GREELEY, Colo. — During its recent board meetings, the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) voted in favor of investing $50,000 with the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) — a group that develops export markets for U.S. corn, barley, sorghum and related products, including ethanol and distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS).
While the vast majority of corn produced in Colorado goes to local livestock operations, Colorado Corn staff and board members see the value in supporting efforts to expand grain exports, both in terms of helping feed and fuel the world, and in strengthening markets for U.S. farmers. In a recent survey conducted by our organization, Colorado’s corn farmers listed trade and exports as one of their top priorities.
With the steady increase in agricultural trade over the years, ag exports now account for 31 percent of gross U.S. farm cash income.
Founded in 1960, the Council is a private, non-profit corporation with 10 international offices and programs in more than 50 countries. CCAC Vice President Troy Schneider currently serves as the CCAC’s delegate to the U.S. Grains Council, and with recent approval to increase funding to support the organization, the CCAC can now appoint a second delegate to USGC.
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— Colorado Corn Growers Association
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