Agricultural industry leaders are setting their sights on 2026 as a pivotal year for boosting international trade in American farm products. Ellen Zimmerman, who serves as the director of industry relations for the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, emphasized the urgent need to focus on expanding global markets.
Speaking with Brownfield, Zimmerman highlighted the current challenges facing farmers. “Especially right now when we look at the price of commodities. How can we look at profitability and that bottom line more? Trade is a big part of that,” she explained.
The council’s initiative comes at a time when commodity prices are putting pressure on agricultural producers across the country, making international market expansion a critical component of maintaining farm profitability.
