Expanding Global Market Access for U.S. Corn

NCGA is committed to helping corn producers weather this tough economy by creating market opportunities for U.S. corn, including expanding market access for our products around the globe. Exports of corn and corn products account for a third of corn farmers’ incomes.

To accomplish these goals, we work closely with our partners at the U.S. Grains Council. NCGA advocates for elimination of barriers to corn and corn products in the U.S trade policy agenda, passage of strong trade agreements by Congress and helps secure market development funds that USGC puts into action. USGC’s mission is clear - develop markets, enable trade and improve lives. USGC leaders, staff members, and consultants strive to be the most relevant, passionate and trusted ambassadors for free and fair trade between U.S. agriculture and our customers around the world.

The flow of goods, ideas, capital, and people are essential for prosperity, and for American competitiveness in the global economy. This is especially true when you consider that more than 95 percent of the world’s population lives outside the United States, and more than 97 percent of anticipated population growth over the next 35 years will take place outside America’s borders.

Since the end of World War II, the United States has negotiated trade agreements with 20 countries, including the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In the 2017-2018 marketing year, U.S. grains exports to these countries accounted for half of all U.S. grains exports. Simply put, trade works for U.S. corn farmers.  

You can learn more about market access for U.S. corn here - https://grains.org/buying-selling/corn/