Iowa Corn Fosters Global Trade Relationships in Africa

In early June, Mark Mueller, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Vice President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, attended the U.S. Grain Council (USGC) Buyers and Sellers Conference in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Roughly 90 representatives, consultants and presenters from across Arabic and sub-Saharan Africa attended the conference, representing companies involved in the trade or the livestock feeding industry. Mueller attended the conference to share about the use of biotechnology within the U.S. and personal benefits he has seen within his own operation. 

“The use of biotechnology has allowed U.S. corn farmers to continually increase our yields while decreasing our farm inputs,” said Mueller. “Attending the USGC Buyers and Sellers Conference in Ivory Coast was an opportunity to share about U.S. practices and strengthen relationships that promote future trade between the U.S. and Africa.