Last week, U.S. Grains Council (USGC) staff traveled to Belton, Texas, to hold another regional trade school event for 40 farmer members and stakeholders there. In addition to the Council, the event was sponsored by the National Corn Growers Association, Bell County Farm Bureau, Texas Corn Producers Board, Texas Grain Sorghum Board, National Sorghum Producers, Sorghum Checkoff and Capital Farm Credit. The event covered a variety of topics including the benefits of trade for U.S. grains, where trade stands today and fertilizer costs. Pictured, Melissa Kessler, USGC director of strategic initiatives and engagement, talks to the audience about the value of trade to the U.S. farm economy.
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.
