The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council hosted its U.S. Feed Grains and Sustainability Conference in Tokyo last week, bringing together roughly 100 Japanese buyers and end users to discuss sustainable U.S. grain production and trade opportunities. Representatives from the Council highlighted sustainability practices used by American farmers and showcased tools designed to help international customers import U.S. agricultural products. Former USGBC Chairwoman and New Mexico sorghum farmer Verity Ulibarri (VEHR-it-tee oo-lih-BAR-ee) joined USGBC Director of Global Sustainability Carlos Suárez (SWAH-rez) in presenting information on responsible land stewardship and sustainability verification programs. “The Council has developed tools, including the Corn Sustainability Assurance Protocol and Sorghum Assurances Protocol, to enhance U.S. agriculture’s competitiveness in mature markets,” Suárez said. Council officials also met with Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to discuss sustainable agricultural development. Following the conference, the Council’s team participated in two industry roundtable events that furthered discussions about the value of U.S. feed grains in the Japanese market, particularly regarding sustainability metrics and applications in aquaculture feed.
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