The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) recently pledged its support of Export Exchange 2010 to be held Oct. 6-8, 2010, in Chicago, Ill. The event—co-sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA)—is an international trade conference focused around the export of U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and coarse grains.

“Iowa’s corn growers have been a long-time leader in developing international market growth,” said Craig Floss, ICPB CEO. “Corn farmers in Iowa and across the nation benefit from strong export markets and the Export Exchange 2010 is key way to support a global economy.”

Export Exchange 2010 will bring together more than 150 international buyers of U.S. DDGS and coarse grains with more than 300 U.S. producers and agribusinesses. The Council is providing sponsorship for international trade teams from more than 25 countries. These participants represent nearly 80 percent of the global export market for DDGS and coarse grains. The conference will address critical issues facing U.S. exports and seek to educate and build awareness of U.S. DDGS and coarse grains among international buyers.

“We are proud to have the Iowa Corn Promotion Board as a major sponsor of the Export Exchange 2010,” said USGC President and CEO Thomas C. Dorr. “Iowa’s corn growers have played a key role in U.S. Grains Council leadership for 50 years. We appreciate their continued support and leadership.”

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