October 2024 | Colorado Corn Promotion Council

Colorado Corn Promotion Council Executive Director Nick Colglazier. He discussed the impact of the U.S. government shutdown and a recent trade mission to Mexico led by the Colorado Corn Promotion Council and the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council. The mission highlighted Mexico's significant corn imports, totaling 984 million bushels last year, and the need for U.S. corn to meet Mexico's growing feed demand due to an ongoing drought. Key meetings included discussions with Mexican government officials and industry associations, focusing on maintaining trade relationships, ethanol market opportunities, and the potential for increased U.S. corn and ethanol exports to Mexico.