Sessions will include updates from industry leaders such as USGBC Trade Policy Director Andrew Brandt, USGBC Director of Global Ethanol Export Development Alicia Koch, and USGBC Director of Industry Relations Ellen S. Zimmerman. Additional speakers include National Corn Growers Association, Director of Trade, Transportation, and Animal Agriculture Michael Granché and representatives from state-level corn checkoff programs.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the global agricultural trade landscape, emerging challenges, and opportunities for U.S. corn and biofuel industries. The event also offers networking opportunities with trade professionals and policymakers.
The complete event agenda can be accessed online. For further information, attendees can contact Ellen S. Zimmerman via email at ezimmerman@grains.org.
By organizing this Trade Policy Academy, USGBC continues to strengthen knowledge sharing and collaboration among agricultural professionals, supporting long-term growth in the U.S. trade and bioeconomy sectors.