Apr 28
In an effort to maintain customer confidence in U.S. sorghum and enhance trade relationships with the sorghum industry, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) led a mission to China, which concluded last week. The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down many things in China. However, the feed production there has not seen any signs of slow down: …
Mar 31
Joint Statement From U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy, Renewable Fuels Association Regarding Japan’s New Rule On Ethanol Background:Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released its final proposed rule for partial amendment of the Act on Sophisticated Methods of Energy Supply Structures on March 30, 2023 – in place through 2028 – that allows …
Mar 16
The U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) office in Beijing, China, hosted its second in-person conference of 2023 in late February. The event – Feed Grains & Proteins Conference – covered the current changes, challenges and opportunities in the grain industry and was a joint effort by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), the China Chamber of …
Jan 24
In Veracruz, Mexico, staff visited a ranch that has been taking part in a DDGS trial on water buffalo conducted by USGC. Since the buffalo do well in the tropical environment and require less attention than cattle, buffalo are becoming more popular in the area. Their milk is better quality, they live longer and have …
Jan 20
In a country where the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) has had a presence for decades, the organization held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony in India last week to mark the opening of its office there. The first new office for the organization since 2010, Council staff and member-leaders, including Josh Miller, USGC chairman; Brent Boydston, USGC …
