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Members of the Illinois Future Farmers of America (FFA) visited U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to learn about the importance of exports to the U.S. agriculture industry. Pictured, USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand spoke to students about the Council's mission and introduced USGC Director in China Manuel Sanchez (rear, left) for a presentation on some of the Council's international programs.

About The U.S. Grains Council

The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability. Detailed information about the Council and its programs is online at www.grains.org.