Last month, the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Kansas Sorghum and Kansas Corn hosted an inbound trade delegation from India as an educational exchange to showcase Kansas’ feed grain production, processing and export capabilities.
The delegation explored the state’s sorghum, corn and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) industries, gaining insight into the full agricultural value chain from crop production and ethanol manufacturing to livestock feed and grain export infrastructure. The visit highlighted growing opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports as India’s poultry, dairy, aquaculture and biofuel sectors continue to expand, positioning the country as a key future market for coarse grains. KSP President Andy Hineman, KGSC Chairman Brant Peterson, USCP Chairwoman Kim Baldwin, and NSP Chairwoman Amy France, interfaced with this team at various stages throughout their visits to build meaningful farmer-to-customer relationships now and into the future.
The engagement builds on ongoing efforts by the U.S. sorghum industry to strengthen relationships with Indian buyers and expand long-term demand opportunities for Kansas producers.
Then, on June 23, Kansas Sorghum CEO Adam York joined an out-bound trade mission to China alongside USCP Chair Kim Baldwin and consultant Florentino Lopez with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council. The packed itinerary took the delegation from Shanghai to Xiamen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and ultimately back to Shanghai for the 2026 China Imported Grains & Feed Conference hosted by CFNA and many meetings with Chinese end-users in the animal protein sector. China remains a dominant, matured market for U.S. sorghum with Market Year 2026 imports of U.S. sorghum approaching historical trends.
