Last week, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and Iowa Corn held two trade policy academies (TPAs) in Iowa for agricultural industry stakeholders to learn about the latest developments affecting global markets for their goods. Image courtesy of USGBC.
Last week, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Director of Industry Relations Ellen S. Zimmerman traveled to Atlantic and Knoxville, Iowa for a pair of trade policy academy (TPA) events, “Trade Beyond Iowa: Why Trade Matters,” where farmers and other agricultural industry stakeholders learned about the latest developments affecting global markets for their goods.
The meetings were held in collaboration with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and Iowa Corn.
“The Council’s engagement with Iowa farmers is always extraordinary, and the eagerness of our attendees certainly reflected that in their interest in understanding how commodity prices are affected and future opportunities to be excited about,” Zimmerman said.
“We were fortunate to be joined by several past Council leaders, including former USGBC Chairman Julius Schaaf and former USGBC At-Large Director Curt Mether, who were on hand to answer questions and share their experiences with getting involved in global agricultural trade.”
The topics covered at both events were identical to provide the best possible coverage on market developments to a wider range of producers across the state, and the first segment of the agenda focused on current and potential trade agreements affecting agricultural markets.
Later, speakers discussed the top export markets for U.S. agricultural goods and how the Council is working with domestic and international partners to increase global demand for U.S. corn, barley, sorghum and their co-products.
“By attending a trade education event, you connect yourself to a dynamic network of producers committed to the international success of U.S. feed grains and co-products, equipping you with the knowledge to impact your own operation and your community,” Zimmerman said
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