Podcasts about us grains council

From Commodity Classic, DeLoss Jahnke talks markets with Matt Bennett and Tyler Schau with Ag Market.net.  Later we get the results of the February Purdue CME Ag Barometer. Finally the show concludes Brent Boydston, Ag Center Solutions, past chair of US Grains Council on a recent trip to India.

Jim O'Connor is a member of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association Board and serves on the US Grains Council. Thanks for joining the show, Jim!

The US Grains Council continues to work on getting grains into new overseas markets and they view India as a big opportunity for domestic producers.

Tuesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the holiday week market action and potential volatility surrounding tariff talk and more with Garrett Toay from AgTraderTalk. In Segment Two, we hear from Heather Anfang, President of Dairy Foods at Land O'Lakes, about dairy trends and shifting consumer habits. Next up in Segment Three, we talk more about the nomination of Brooke Rollins to be the next Secretary of Agriculture and the latest news from Capitol Hill regarding Farm Bill, disaster aid and more with Farm Progress Policy Editor, Josh Baethge. Then we close the show with another conversation from the 2024 NAFB Convention as we hear from the new Chairwoman of the US Grains Council, Verity Ulibarri.

US Grains Council trade mission meetings are expected to increase corn exports for ethanol use in Europe.

Tennessee grain farmers depend a lot on export markets especially for corn and soybeans and recently, the US Grains Council held their Export Exchange Conference in Ft. Worth, Texas and several participants from that conference traveled to Tennessee and Kentucky to see firsthand how the products they buy are produced.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Casey Peterson serves as the Program Development Manager and Co Interim Executive Director of the Northern Crops Institute. Last week, NCI welcomed a US Grains Council trade team for a tour of the ND biofuels industry. NCI is also hosting the Next 5 Years Conference on September 5, 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets with Scott Sims Western Grain Marketing. US Grains Council on trade. 

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we get an early week look at the markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins the show to discuss the snow, rain and more impacting the Plains and Midwest. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss ag labor and some of the similarities, challenges and differences between Canada and the United States. Ken Forth, President of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services (F.AR.M.S.), joins us for a conversation. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss the newly released 2023/2024 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report from US Grains Council with their Manager of Global Strategies and Trade, Alexander Grabois.

Food waste and loss are a growing concern around the world. Food left in the fields. Food not pretty enough for supermarket display cases. The list goes on and on. All too often perfectly good food ends up in landfills or is left to rot in the field. But, is there a role for animal agriculture when it comes to possibly providing a solution to the food waste situation and, if so, what might that look like? Joining us in the episode of Feedstuffs in Focus to talk about food waste as an alternative animal feed ingredient is Dr. Jerry Shurson of the University of Minnesota. We also discuss a free online conference focused on fostering a discussion around the challenges and opportunities related to food waste for livestock. That conference is hosted by the University of Minnesota, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and Feedstuffs with the goal of communicating and educating those in the feed and feeding industries globally about the value of food waste for livestock in the backdrop of food, climate, and sustainability challenges.The conference will be held March 26, 27 and 28. Attendee registration for this free event is recommended.Conference sponsors include the North American Renderers Association, World Wildlife Fund, International Ingredients Corp., American Feed Industry Association and the US Grains Council. This conference is also supported by a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grant.  

During the 2024 Commodity Classic in Houston, TX, we sat down for a roundtable discussion about trade and collaboration between multiple agriculture industry partners including the National Corn Growers Association, US Grains Council, USA Poultry and Egg Export Council and US Meat Export Federation. Joining Market Talk host Jesse Allen for the discussion on our panel: Chad Epler- Vice Chairman of NCGA's Market Development Action Team; Mary Alice Cain- Director of Member Relations for USAPEEC; Ellen Zimmerman- Director of Industry Relations for USGC; Dean Meyer- Immediate Past Chair for USMEF Also, we saw another day higher in the corn market on Thursday, but many of these markets still feel like they are in the dumps. We get great perspective and thoughts from someone with trading experience. Tommy Grisafi with Advance Trading Inc. and ATI Pro Media joins us as we broadcast live from Commodity Classic with the National Corn Growers Association.

Diversification is key to growing markets for U.S. Grains, according to the President and CEO of the US Grains Council, Ryan LeGrand.

The U.S. Grain Council (USGC) is actively engaged in maintaining and expanding trade relationships for U.S. corn, barley, and sorghum in foreign markets. With a focus on market development and access, the USGC has been a key player in facilitating exports to regions such as Asia, Latin America, North Africa, and beyond. “The current strategies of the USGC revolve around sustaining relationships with established markets in countries like Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, and Mexico,” explains Brent Boydstun, Chairman of the USGC. “We're also looking into expanding our footprint in emerging markets across West Africa and different parts of Asia.” USGC recently opened an office in India and is now the first U.S. cooperator group to have an officer there. Boydstun says he fully expects there to be a very good return once everything is fully up and running and operational. Recent missions to regions like West Africa, including Senegal, have yielded promising outcomes. Collaborative efforts with local entities, such as feed mills and agricultural associations, are paving the way for enhanced trade relationships and market penetration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market commentary from Jim McCormick, Ag Market.net. Then, Brent Boydston, US Grains Council talks about new markets. We then get another weather update from John Baranick, DTN Weather.

The US Grains Council continues its push to keep maintain biotech corn exports into Mexico.

With strong competition with other countries, the US Grains Council says that global corn marketing is vital for the US.

Tuesday's AOA began with Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net, who had been analyzing the impact to the wheat market of the dam explosion in Ukraine. In segment 2, Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO of the US Grains Council discussed the formal dispute settlement process with Mexico over their import of GMO white corn. In segment 3, Dr. Paul Sundberg of the Swine Health Information Center joined with a look at domestic and international herd health concens.

US Grains Council Vice President, Cary Sifferath

Cary Sifferath says the top ongoing trade challenge that they are dealing with is Mexico banning U.S. GMO white corn imports.

US Grains Council Innovation and Sustainability Committee Member, Jeremy Fix

On Wednesday's AOA, Amanda Biliek, Senior Public Policy Director with Minnesota Corn discussed the pending Clean Transportation Standard Act under discussion in that state. In segment 2, Cary Sifferath, VP at the US Grains Council highlighted the successes in international grain trade in 2022. Arlan Suderman, Chief Economist at StoneX joined the show in segment 3 with a discussion about the market issues caused by bank failures and what he's watching for the commodity markets.

Corn Marketing Program of Michigan board member Randy Poll shares accomplishments of the organization since it was established in 1993 and how he finds it valuable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Angel Jenio with the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan highlights how relationships are important for export success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our weekly series From the Furrow, host Britt O'Connell and fellow grain geeks professionals shed light on current market conditions and how grain producers can take action to manage their risk.This week, Britt is joined by Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO of the US Grains Council. What gives US grain a competitive edge on the global marketplace? How does the Council keep the US market a safe and reliable place for international grain buyers? Britt and Ryan discuss.Questions or comments? Contact Britt at blo@ever.ag or give us a call at (312) 492-4200. For more information on the US Grains Council, visit grains.org.Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. THEREFORE, CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE INFORMATION AND COMMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED BY EVER.AG AS GENERAL COMMENTARY OF MARKET CONDITIONS. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS TRADING ADVICE OR RECOMMENDATION WITHOUT FURTHER DISCUSSION WITH YOUR EVER.AG ADVISOR. THIS IS A MATTER OF SOLICITATION.--Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Thursday's AOA began with Dennis Smith of Archer Financial Service outlining his bullish attitude in both the cattle and hog markets as 2022 moves in to fall. Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President at the Owner Operator Independent Driver's Associaiton discussed the challenges facing truckers in the US and how OOIDA is working to help them. In segment 3, Cary Sifferath, Vice President of the US Grains Council, talked about the Export Exchange meeting next week in Minneapolis with several hundred potential US grain buyers; and we closed with Jim Hargens, District Manager for Lubricants at CENEX, looking at the importance of hydraulic fluid.

The US Grains Council works on behalf of US farmers and ag industries to develop new markets, enable trade, and improve lives around the globe. In this episode, Indiana farmer, and US Grains Council Chairman Josh Miller talks about how the work USGC does benefits Indiana corn farmers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. Grains Council recently held its 62nd annual Board of Delegates Meeting in California.

Monday's AOA began by looking at the breakdown in the grains market with Garrett Toay, of Ag Trader Talk; next, John Baranick of DTN Weather looked ahead to the hot weather that will be covering much of the corn belt over the next week, though there are some opportunities for moisture. In segment 3, Cary Sifferath of the US Grains Council recapped their summer meetings which happened last week in Sacramento, CA, and allowed over 250 members to discuss the issues impacting global grain movement.

Friday's AOA began with Chris Robinson, of Robinson Ag Marketing, sharing his thoughts on the trends in the US dollar value and the impact of the forecast over the next several days. Ellen Zimmerman, Director of Industry Relations at US Grains Council joined the show in segment 2 to explain the Trade Schools that USGC and NCGA put on together across the country. And in segment 3, Chase DeCoite, Director of Animal Health and Food Safety Policy, outlined the risks presented by the Asian Longhorn Tick as it spreads across the country. And we ended the show with Tom Haag, 1st Vice President of the National Corn Growers Association, explained why he's optimistic about the future for US corn.

In this episode of Missouri Cor Talk Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO of the US Grains Council, gives us a global market overview, highlights emerging markets for US corn, and recognizes the support of Missouri Corn in building global demand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tuesday's AOA began with DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing looking at the pullback in the futures markets today; between the risk of Thursday's reports and the talk of a decline in violence in Ukraine, the bears are in command in Chicago. Then, Joe Schuele, VP of Communications for USMEF spoke to the positive changes being made in beef tariffs in to Japan. And Paige Stevenson, Manager of Global Trade with US Grains Council spoke to the global demand for domestic sorghum, and how that could play out this year. Finally, Mike had updates on Prop 12 going to the Supreme Court and modifications made to the Cattle Market Price Discovery and Transparency Act.

Markets with Jake Armstrong, Cameron Grain. A fuel update from Scott Wilson, GROWMARK.DeLoss visits with Wendell Shauman, past chair of US Grains Council and Nick Hustedde with FMC talks Disease Management from Commodity Classic.

Illinois is the largest corn exporting state with much of the grain traveling to Mexico. In this episode of IL Corn Connection Stephan Wittig, Director of the US Grains Council's Mexico City office highlights corn export barriers in Mexico and how IL Corn checkoff dollars help USGC keep boots on the ground in that country to minimize export disruptions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode of AOA, Mike Pearson was in the host's chair.  Mike visited with Ed Vallee of Empire Weather, Jacqui Fatka from Farm Progress, Don Close from RaboAgriFinance and Cary Sifferath from the US Grains Council.   

This week Cary Sifferath, senior director of global programs for the US Grains Council, highlights growth of export demand to China, programming in China to secure future trade opportunities and how corn checkoff dollars help the grains council secure trade relationships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One study is researching how U.S. corn measures up to its competitors. The North Dakota Corn Council along with the US Grains Council and Minnesota Corn are working on a milling study. Northern Crops Institute in Fargo is receiving 5 tons of corn from Brazil, Argentina and the U.S. Jean Henning with the North Dakota Corn Council explains more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One study is researching how U.S. corn measures up to its competitors. The North Dakota Corn Council along with the US Grains Council and Minnesota Corn are working on a milling study. Northern Crops Institute in Fargo is receiving 5 tons of corn from Brazil, Argentina and the U.S., all sourced out of Columbia. Jean Henning with the North Dakota Corn Council explains more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Illinois corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Michigan corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Missouri corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition Ryan LeGrand, CEO of the US Grains Council highlights where the US stands with foreign markets, new export markets they are pursuing, what export demand means for Indiana corn farmers, and where corn checkoff funding is being invested.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Reuters White House reporter Jarrett Renshaw discusses how a Biden administration may handle biofuels issues, US Grains Council’s Melissa Kessler outlines the challenges of international market development during a global pandemic and University of Illinois assistant professor Jonathan Coppess discusses his work on the Biden transition team.

Farm Talk Segment 5 - Scott German - ND Corn Council Secretary

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. According to the US Grains Council, 746,000 MT of corn have recently been purchased out of the PNW. Jean Henning, Executive Director of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council, says these purchases were made from buyers that took part in the virtual trade team that took place in October. She says the buyers felt confident after talking with our producers that the quality of this year’s corn crop is better than last year’s crop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By strengthening global relationships, the US Grains Council team helps to ensure that U.S. grains, co-products and ethanol are sold to buyers in more than 75 countries. These relationships help support U.S. agriculture and build industries that add value for overseas customers and consumers while strengthening the earning potential of the US farmers the organization supports. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/agisuretrack-coffee-talk/message

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture FSA administrator Richard Fordyce gives an update on CFAP, Reece Cannady with US Grains Council discusses corn exports and quality, US Apple Pres. & CEO Jim Bair explains the apple industry’s efforts to be included in CFAP and AEM Sr. VP Curt Blades gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers.

United States Grains Council President and CEO, Ryan LeGrand, shares his thoughts on the importance of Nebraska's membership in the US Grains Council.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture Cary Sifferath with the US Grains Council discusses the opening of Viet Nam to U.S. sorghum, Monmouth, Illinois mayor and city administrator outline the cooperative efforts between the community and the local Smithfield Foods plant and Illinois farmer David Erickson gives a planting update for his area.

The Midwest Farm Report team is covering the WI Corn/Soy Expo at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Reba has an update with Ryan LeGrand, President/CEO of the US Grains Council on what's happening with world corn supply and demand. Pam follows up with a conversation about ag lenders and whether or not there's available credit for farmers in 2020.  Amber Keller, Senior Vice President of Wintrust Commercial Banking, says there's plenty of credit available but farmers need to work through their balance sheet before it'll be released.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Julie Anna Potts, Pres. & CEO of the North American Meat Institute discusses her recent trip to Japan & South Korea, Kim Atkins, VP & COO for the US Grains Council talks about her recent trip to Mexico and Dr. John de Jong, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association updates efforts to address the veterinarian shortage.  

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Collin Woodall with NCBA discusses trade issues and the Green New Deal, Tom Sleight, Pres. & CEO of the US Grains Council gives a trade update and John Harsch, Pres. & COO of Sustainable Environmental Consultants discusses measuring sustainability in agriculture.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture CPA Paul Neiffer gives a tax update, Tom Sleight, President & CEO of the US Grains Council explains the impact of the government shutdown on marketing programs and Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation discusses labeling of imitation dairy products.      

Monday on Adams on Agriculture Iowa Senator Charles Grassley discusses the farm bill, trade, E 15 and the confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh, Tom Sleight, President & CEO of the US Grains Council talks outlines global trade opportunities and Danielle Beck with NCBA updates the imitation meat issue.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture FSA administrator Richard Fordyce explains how ag aid will be distributed, Chris Galen with NMPF and Dustin Baker with NPPC react to ag aid formula and Tom Sleight, President and CEO of US Grains Council discusses trade issues.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture NCBA President Kevin Kester outlines issues being discussed at the cattle industry's summer meeting, Tom Sleight, President & CEO of the US Grains Council discusses trade issues and Coleman Garrison with NACD explains conservation priorities for the next farm bill.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture Brent Van Dyke, NACD President discusses the conservation title of the Senate Farm Bill and Tom Sleight, President & CEO of the US Grains Council discusses trade issues.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Ron Lamberty with the American Coalition for Ethanol explains how ethanol helps lower gas prices, Mike Dwyer, Chief Economist for the US Grains Council discusses growing demand for ethanol in other countries and Natalie Steinhauer with the Bee Informed Partnership discusses the challenges facing beekeepers.

Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture Benjamin Duyck with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers reviews the April equipment sales numbers, Eric Bohl with Missouri Farm Bureau discusses potential state legislation on labeling imitation meat products and Tom Sleight, Pres. & CEO of the US Grains Council discusses trade issues.

Tuesday on AOA Mike reports from Washington, DC.  His guests include...Tom Sleight, Pres. & CEO US Grains Council talks trade issues, Chris Galen with NMPF discusses dairy issues and NCBA's Colin Woodall talks about the farm bill and trade.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Joe Schuele, VP communications for the US Meat Export Federation discusses impact of tariffs on meat trade with China, John Newton, AFBF Director of Market Intelligence explains changes in the dairy margin protection program, Bob Dinneen, Pres. & CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association questions the actions of EPA Administrator Pruitt and Tom Sleight, Pres. & CEO of the US Grains Council talks about impact of US/China tensions.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Emily Lyons with the International Dairy Foods Association talks about the risks of raw milk, Tom Sleight, President and CEO of the US Grains Council discusses the important of federal marketing programs and Kansas Senator Jerry Moran talks trade and drought.

Ag News: A local FFA leader implements curriculum utilizing the soybean in Natural Resources learning Guests: Jason Ladman, Waterstreet Solutions on "Growing the Farm-At the Right Time" ... From the US Grains Council trip to Mexico, representatives of Grupo Gramosa on NAFTA in practice ... Becky Chaney, leads Pride of the Prairie 4-H Club with five Elwood area veterans to Fort Riley serving alongside the All American Beef Battalion

Ag News: A local FFA leader implements curriculum utilizing the soybean in Natural Resources learning Guests: Jason Ladman, Waterstreet Solutions on "Growing the Farm-At the Right Time" ... From the US Grains Council trip to Mexico, representatives of Grupo Gramosa on NAFTA in practice ... Becky Chaney, leads Pride of the Prairie 4-H Club with five Elwood area veterans to Fort Riley serving alongside the All American Beef Battalion

Ag News: A group of 55 deans from ag colleges around the country sent a letter to the US government today in support of NAFTA as negotiations for a new agreement start this week Guests: Jason Ladman, Water Street Solutions on "Hearing What The Farm's Numbers Are Telling You" ... an update from the Hendrix Genetics poultry facility open house in Grand Island today ... Heidi Bringenberg USGC Mexico City Assistant Director on the importance of the Mexico office for the US Grains Council

Ag News: A group of 55 deans from ag colleges around the country sent a letter to the US government today in support of NAFTA as negotiations for a new agreement start this week Guests: Jason Ladman, Water Street Solutions on "Hearing What The Farm's Numbers Are Telling You" ... an update from the Hendrix Genetics poultry facility open house in Grand Island today ... Heidi Bringenberg USGC Mexico City Assistant Director on the importance of the Mexico office for the US Grains Council

This week's guest on Open Mic is Tom Sleight, President and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council. Access to global markets is critical to the success of America's agriculture industry. Global trading partners are accusing the Trump administration of shifting to a more protectionist trade attitude meanwhile pursuing bi-lateral and multi-later trade accords without the U.S. In this interview, Sleight responds to trade rhetoric and identifies other challenges the U.S. faces in maintaining global market share. Sleight also previews the group's upcoming Summer meeting in Vancouver.

1213 – National Cattlemen's Beef Association today joined its cattle-industry partners in Canada and Mexico in sending a joint letter to the presidents of those two nations and to President Trump, urging the three leaders to not “jeopardize the success we have all enjoyed as partners of the North American Free Trade Agreement.” 1219 – Joe with Dean Heffta of Waterstreet Soulutions on markets Newsmaker – Shalee with Ken Zuckerberg, Farm Input Senior Analyst with RaboResearch Food&Ag discussing their latest report that details what they see for the future of precision farming and digital agriculture. 117 – Susan with US Grains Council and the National Corn Growers Association talked about why they brought a trade delegation from Mexico to Nebraska and why talks need to continue on NAFTA.

1213 – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association today joined its cattle-industry partners in Canada and Mexico in sending a joint letter to the presidents of those two nations and to President Trump, urging the three leaders to not “jeopardize the success we have all enjoyed as partners of the North American Free Trade Agreement.” 1219 – Joe with Dean Heffta of Waterstreet Soulutions on markets Newsmaker – Shalee with Ken Zuckerberg, Farm Input Senior Analyst with RaboResearch Food&Ag discussing their latest report that details what they see for the future of precision farming and digital agriculture. 117 – Susan with US Grains Council and the National Corn Growers Association talked about why they brought a trade delegation from Mexico to Nebraska and why talks need to continue on NAFTA.

Our guest on Open Mic this week is Nebraska farmer Alan Tiemann who was recently elected as Chairman of the US Grains Council. In this interview you'll hear a farmer's perspective of market development in a competitive global environment, the value of a potential Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement, the real potential for ethanol exports and a first-hand assessment of Cuban agriculture trade opportunities.Alan Tiemann

The US grain industry will see a paradigm shift to ample supplies and lower prices in this crop year. Illinois corn farmer and newly elected president of the US Grains Council, Ron Gray sees the shift as a challenge and an opportunity. The industry feels the burden to increase production to meet demand but is also challenged by trade restrictions that stymie growth opportunities.SELECT NOW FOR DAILY AUDIORon Gray, President of U.S. Grains Council