September 17, 2013
BY Holly Jessen
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In June, U.S. Grains Council staff led a delegation of U.S. producers to Canada to participate in the Council’s annual Grain Export Mission and meet key end-users, council partners and government representatives.
President Donald Trump on July 17 nominated Julie Callahan to serve as chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Growth Energy and the U.S. Grains Council have commended Callahan’s nomination.
Scoular helps ethanol producers keep operations running smoothly with consistent grain supply and reliable offtake services tailored to operational needs.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up slightly the week ending July 11, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 16. Ethanol stocks were down 1% and exports fell by 22%.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on July 15 initiated an investigation into Brazil’s unfair trading practices, including those impacting ethanol market access. Growth Energy and the RFA are welcoming the investigation.