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Guatemala City, Guatemala
February 7-11, 2009

More than 217 members, staff and guests of the U.S. Grains Council traveled to Guatemala City, Guatemala for the Council's 6th International Marketing Conference and 49th Annual Membership Meeting February 7-11. Over the course of five days, producers and agribusiness representatives from across the United States gathered with Council staff to gain futuristic insight from industry experts regarding new and expanding export opportunities, changes in market dynamics and more as well as to strategize and discuss issues related to the Council's work during the past year, and the year to come, to develop markets, enable trade and improve lives through the U.S. corn, barley and sorghum trade.


The meeting also featured a variety of guest speakers.

Presentations

  • BOD Presentation - Asia A-Team
  • BOD Presentation - Biotechnology A-Team
  • BOD Presentation - MemCom A-Team
  • BOD Presentation - Rest of the World A-Team
  • BOD Presentation - Trade Policy A-Team
  • BOD Presentation - Value Added A-Team
  • Canada:  DDGS Withdrawl Rates for Hogs
  • General Session - Asia Directors
  • General Session - Mike Callahan
  • General Session - Rest of the World Directors
  • General Session - Chris Corry
  • General Session - Global Overview
  • Introduction to the Council
  • Robert Hoff - Ag Attache - Tuesday Lunch
  • Trade Impact Summary - Rick Fruth

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    Press Releases
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    Nebraska Farm Couple See Importance of Free Trade Up Close
    U.S. Farmers Likely to Maintain Market Share
    U.S. Ambassador to Guatemala Says CAFTA-DR Bolstered Free and Open Trade
    USGC Programs Generate $659 Million for U.S. Farmers
    Study Results Indicate Vast DDGS Market Potential in Canada

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