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| Cargill Veteran to Speak at USGC International Marketing Conference |
 Christopher Langholz, president of Cargill Ag Horizons U.S., is set to speak at the U.S. Grains Council’s 7th International Marketing Conference and 50th Annual Membership Meeting in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Feb. 12-17, 2010. Langholz will give the keynote address to nearly 300 attendees on Monday, Feb. 15. “Christopher Langholz brings a tremendous amount of international experience and perspective by means of his work with Cargill in Asia and Europe, subsequent to his association with the Council in Southeast Asia. He truly understands the
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In this "America's Heartland" episode, a bakery in Egypt churns out thousands of loaves of bread a day, a California hair stylist uses the hottest new product on the market and a Moroccan farmer changes the way he raises his cattle. Yes, they are all connected to American farming! In a special episode, reporter Jason Shoultz takes you to Egypt and Morocco with the U.S. Grains Council to see how American grain products are helping ease hunger overseas.
7th International Marketing Conference & 50th Annual Membership Meeting February 13-17, 2010 50th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston, Mass. July 18-21, 2010
February 5, 2010
There is a division of thought over whether the U.S. will achieve its forecast two billion bushels of corn exports. Despite recent solid export sales, there is the prediction that USDA reduces it to 1.8-1.9 billion bushels.
Find out how the Council is working for you. For every bushel of corn, barley and sorghum you produce for market, you receive direct value in return from the activities of the U.S. Grains Council. That’s like money in your pocket! Use the calculator below to find your ROI.
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Japan is the largest U.S. corn export market, consistently importing approximately 16 million metric tons (630 million bushels) of U.S. corn each year. With the recent attention to U.S. corn quality and the use of biotechnology, it is more important than ever that U.S. producers stay connected to their international customers. This week, U.S. Grains Council representatives Steve Vanzant, Ohio Corn Marketing Program; Chester Esther, Illinois Corn Growers Association;
By Shannon Schaffer, U.S. Grains Council Director of Membership
In an effort to encourage local production and generate revenue for the national treasury, Syria has recently imposed import duties on corn and barley, the U.S. Grains Council has learned. The duties were originally set at $77/metric ton but have since been scaled back due to industry pressure. They are currently at $22/ton for corn and $44/ton for barley. According to Joe O’Brien, USGC regional director in the Middle East and
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association Leadership Group traveled to Washington, D.C., this week, making a stop at the USGC headquarters. USGC directors discussed with the group the role of the Council, the regions it focuses on and the current constraints and opportunities in those markets.
Council delegates should check their mailboxes next week as the Council’s 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Directory will be mailed Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The electronic versions will be available soon on the Council’s Web site,