This week, Laura Knoth, Executive Director of Kentucky Corn Growers had the opportunity to join U.S. Grains Council (USGC) staff members and representatives from commodity checkoff organizations as they came together for the Global Industry Partners Conference.
During the conference, the group discussed the Council’s work as it develops its strategic plan.
Attendees received updates on the organization’s trade policy and sustainability efforts and received market-by-market updates on ethanol and feed grains from directors in most of its international offices.
“We rely on our partnership with the US Grains Council staff to increase grain exports. They are our boots on the ground in the countries that purchase our corn and corn products around the world. It was great to meet with them and hear firsthand how grain flows are changing because of their work and how efforts will need to pivot in response to the conflicts in Ukraine.” (LK quote)
Pictured, Caleb Wurth, USGC regional director for Southeast Asia and Oceania (left); Alejandra Danielson Castillo, USGC regional director for South Asia (middle) and Haksoo Kim, USGC director in South Korea (right), provide updates on ethanol in each of their respective markets.