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Robust global trade expands and opens markets for U.S. corn producers.

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• Global Trade

  Increased production and a consistent product make the United States a reliable supplier of corn to the world market. Developing new markets for corn and corn co-products help the agriculture sector lead the nation in economic growth and international competitiveness. The use of the latest technologies both in equipment and seed ensures that the United States will continue to be the largest corn producer and exporter in the world. During the 2010 marketing year, the United States exported...

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• MAP & FMD

  The Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (FMD), both administered by USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), help promote U.S. agricultural products - including corn and value-added corn products - in key overseas markets. The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) represents corn, barley and grain sorghum producers in oversees markets using grower funds supplemented by funds from these two important market development programs. For current activities of the...

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