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USSEC Participates in Trade Talk 2015

USSEC participated in Trade Talk 2015, which took place during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s (NAFB) 72nd convention, “Growing our Future to Harvest our Success.”
USSEC chairman Laura Foell, USSEC vice chair Jim Miller, USSEC director Bob Metz, USSEC CEO Jim Sutter and USSEC communications manager Lisa (Pine) Humphreys traveled to Kansas City to attend the centerpiece event of the NAFB national convention. The USSEC delegation provided insight on last year’s export data and why U.S. soybeans have a competitive advantage in the global market. The team also talked about USSEC’s mission to help differentiate and build preference for U.S. Soy in international markets.

USSEC director Bob Metz (right) gives an interview about U.S. Soy exports at the Trade Talk event in Kansas City
USSEC director Bob Metz (right) gives an interview about U.S. Soy exports at the Trade Talk event in Kansas City

Trade Talk connects the ag industry with member broadcasters to discuss issues and topics important to their organizations, associations and companies. The event provides leaders in the agricultural industry with opportunities for networking and connecting with farm broadcasters. More than 100 broadcasters circulate among participants during the 6.5-hour event.