U.S. Grains Council

After a two year process, the U.S. Grains Council has officially changed its name to the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council.

World Trade Month in May celebrated trade’s significant impact on U.S. agriculture. Cary Sifferath, vice president of the U.S. Grains Council, said trade is incredibly important to the American farmer.   “The trade of our corn, sorghum, and barley crops and many of their related co-products that the U.S. Grain Council...

The U.S. Grains Council updated its Value of Grains Exports study with the latest available information about the financial benefits of ag exports to communities around the country.   “The value of export markets for the U.S. agricultu...

What do you know about the UDSA’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, better known as RAPP?   “RAPP specifically is about developing new markets and diversifying away from certain," said Andrew Brandt of the U.S. Grains Council.  " So, we are d...

Staff from the U.S. Grains Council recently traveled to Mexico for the 2024 Grain Handling and Storage Roadshow.  They conducted a series of informative presentations on proper grain handling and storage methods that can preserve grain quality and save money throughout the supply chain.  USGC Me...

The U.S. Grains Council held its 62nd annual Board of Delegates Meeting in California during the final week of July.  During the three-day event, Minnesota grain farmer Chad Willis wrapped up his term as Chairman. “Just being able to lead the organization, I guess. The deleg...

The delegates of the U.S. Grains Council elected Josh Miller as Chairman of its Board of Directors during the Board of Delegates Meeting in California. “It’s important to me to learn as much as I possibly can,” Miller said during incoming remarks. Miller is a f...

Registration is now open for Export Exchange 2022, scheduled for October 12-14, 2022, in Minneapolis. The U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy and Renewable Fuels Association organize the biennial event. The groups expect to bring together 200 international buyers and end-users of coarse grains and co-products, including distiller’s dried grains with solubles, with approximately 300 U.S. su ... Re

Earlier this week, the Biden Administration announced the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. The White House says the plan is a 21st century economic arrangement designed to tackle 21st-century economic challenges. Those challenges include the digital economy, ensuring secure and resilient supply chains, and major investments in clean energy ...

The USMCA went into effect a little more than  year ago, and it was widely hailed as an improvement over NAFTA. But, Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council, said USMCA hasn’t been without challenges. “First of all, we're certainly glad to have an agreement in place with our two top trading partners in Canada and Mexico, but yes, it's not without its challenges. Mexico's govern