The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) recently held trade policy academies in Ames, Iowa, and Birmingham, Michigan, providing producers with free education on international market developments.
"International trade is vital to the health of the U.S. agricultural industry," said Ellen S. Zimmerman, USGC director of industry relations. "We hope to help producers better understand how global market dynamics affect grain prices domestically."
The academies featured presentations on trade policy history, market development perspectives, and the organizations' work with international partners. Attendees also toured facilities relevant to grain exports, including Iowa State University's Kent Feed Mill Center and the Detroit Port.
Panel discussions and presentations from industry experts offered insights into how trade affects farmers and how state agricultural organizations interact with overseas buyers.
The events reflect USGC's commitment to member engagement as part of its mission to develop markets, enable trade and improve lives. Interested producers are encouraged to follow USGC's social media for announcements on future trade policy academies.
