The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council conducted educational tours last week in three Mexican cities, bringing together animal feed manufacturers, grain traders and livestock producers to address critical grain storage challenges.
Technical expertise shared across Mexico
USGBC Grain Storage Consultant Pedro Kadota led industry experts through sessions in Guadalajara, Mexicali and Querétaro. The events focused on proactive grain management techniques designed to improve operational efficiency for Mexican end users.
“By strengthening technical capabilities throughout the value chain, the Council can help improve operational efficiency, reduce economic losses associated with spoilage and quality deterioration and support more consistent corn use,” Kadota said.
Advanced monitoring technologies highlighted
Participants learned about grain monitoring innovations including sensors, digital tools and data-driven approaches. The sessions provided practical guidance for implementing these technologies in tropical and high-risk storage environments.
The program also covered fumigation protocols, resistance management and emerging pest control technologies. Hands-on training helped attendees identify stored product insects that threaten grain quality.
Strengthening trade relationships
The final sessions emphasized advanced monitoring technologies that enable earlier detection of storage risks and support data-driven operational decisions.
“These initiatives contribute to increased confidence in U.S. grain quality, support sustained demand growth and strengthen long-term trade relationships between U.S. suppliers and Mexican buyers,” Kadota said.
