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5 Keys to the Success of Nigeria’s Growth
John Coumantaros shares his perspective on what’s most important to the development of Nigeria and how investors should approach business. It’s said to be the “last frontier for development” and…
Russian Feed Industry Receives Information on High-Quality, Sustainable U.S. Soy
Although market access issues have put U.S. soy sales to Russia at a temporary standstill, USSEC continues to work with and educate potential soy customers in that country. Key drivers…
MENA Customers Participate in Webinars to Learn More About the Market and U.S. Soy
Throughout September and October, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted webinars for customers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Participants included traders, crushers, fish producers and…
Ag Outlook Forum Participants Explore Trade Opportunities Surrounding U.S. Soy
Though agricultural trade is experiencing continuous challenges, those involved in the industry are optimistic about the opportunities to come. Jim Sutter, CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), joined…
As Nigeria Market Takes Off, Stakeholders Participate in Credit Roundtable about Barriers for Use of USDA Credit Guarantee Programs
As Nigeria Market Takes Off, Stakeholders Participate in Credit Roundtable about Barriers for Use of USDA Credit Guarantee Programs Lack of credit and under-utilization of GSM credit guarantees have been…
USSEC to Take Part in USB/ASA 2020 Trade and Market Development Update
The United Soybean Board (USB) and the American Soybean Association (ASA) are teaming up with Agri-Pulse on a series of webinars that explore key issues impacting U.S. soybean farmers and…
Phytosanitary Certificate Requirements on Plant Imports into Japan Delayed
The implementation of the requirement for phytosanitary certificates on shipments to Japan is delayed without new dates for implementation. In November 2019 the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries…
Korea Updates Specifications for U.S. High Oleic Soybean Oil
Codex and HS Codes for soybean oil have been updated in Korea to reflect high oleic soybean oil. Previously, there was no specification for high oleic soybean oil in Korea’s…
Ecuador’s U.S. Soybean Meal Purchases Already Tally $55 Million in 2020 as USSEC Collaborates with Industry, Government for Tariff Relief
Even before the calendar flipped to 2020, USSEC welcomed a monumental success with tremendous dividends for the U.S. soy industry. Despite having 12 of the United States’ 20 free trade…
USSEC Taking Part in USDA Trade Mission to West Africa
USSEC is participating in a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission to West Africa, led by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky. USSEC Senior Director, Basic Market Assessment…