The U.S. Grains Council (USGC), in collaboration with Minnesota Corn, North Dakota Corn, and South Dakota Corn, is conducting a study to analyze the performance of U.S. corn in feed milling compared to corn from other origins. Initial lab results have shown that U.S. corn’s softer endosperm allows for superior production efficiency, reducing energy costs for feed mills and enhancing digestibility in poultry and swine diets.
“This study is an important project for the Council because it’s a way to promote the great work U.S. producers are already doing and help U.S. corn’s sales in the global market,” said Alexander Grabois, USGC manager of global strategies and trade. “International end-users are always looking to improve the efficiency of their operations, and by proving U.S. corn’s competitive advantage in feed milling, it’s a win for all parties.”
With the lab analysis phase complete, the study is now moving into its second phase, focusing on commercial trials in Latin America. USGC representatives, including Grabois and USGC Marketing Specialist for Latin America Angelica Rios, recently traveled to the region to evaluate potential trial sites and present the academic findings to local stakeholders.
“As we progress with conducting studies that highlight the value of U.S. corn, our goal is to translate the lab data we have received and understand how that applies to an operational mill,” Grabois said. “By showing the economic impact in real time, this will strengthen the perception of U.S. corn as not only a commodity but a key ingredient to develop high-value animal feed.”
The study’s findings aim to demonstrate U.S. corn’s non-price related advantages, which would help international customers make more informed purchasing decisions and improve their return on investment.
