The team’s journey started in Washington, D.C. and included discussions with representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a meeting with the Council and the United States Soybean Export Council (USSEC) for an overview of U.S. agriculture’s sustainable production practices. 
“The U.S. and Taiwan enjoy a strong agricultural trading relationship, and as a continued service to the market, the Council and its partners are always eager to help build knowledge and understanding of the latest scientific processes that make U.S. feed grains and co-products the pride of the world industry,” said Michael Lu, USGBC director in Taiwan.
The group met with several major agribusinesses, including Council members Bayer, Corteva and Syngenta, to learn about their scientific innovations and how they help farmers grow healthier crops at higher yields with lower input costs.
The program included a visit to a family farm in Missouri, where attendees could see firsthand the land stewardship, conservation techniques and values U.S. farmers employ throughout each growing season.
“By offering informative resources, whether in-person or virtually, the Council can help reduce administrative barriers that slow or stop exports of certain agricultural products and let feed grains flow freely to the international markets U.S. farmers depend on,” Lu said.
Learn more about the Council’s work in Taiwan here.