GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The U.S. Grains Council has officially adopted a new name—the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council—following a membership vote during its 65th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting held Friday in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
President and CEO Ryan LeGrand says the change reflects the organization’s evolving role as a global advocate not only for U.S. grains like corn, sorghum, and barley, but also for co-products such as ethanol and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS). LeGrand says the updated name better positions the Council to access new markets in the energy sector and capitalize on growing international demand for renewable fuels and feed co-products.
Founded in 1960 as the U.S. Feed Grains Council, the organization last changed its name in 1998. The new branding retains legacy recognition while opening doors to additional bio-based markets, according to LeGrand.
With operations in more than 50 countries and offices in nine, the Council promotes global trade and supports U.S. agriculture through strategic partnerships and technical assistance.