The Council advanced its mission to improve Mexican grain importers’ understanding of U.S. grain markets, logistics, and supply chains through a series of targeted educational initiatives.
A key highlight was the successful LTA-Mex Regional Buyers Conference held in Cancún, which played a pivotal role in expanding U.S. grain exports to Mexico. The event generated $14.2 million in confirmed sales of U.S. yellow corn, white corn, distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS), and corn fermented protein (CFP), largely driven by new commercial partnerships and one-on-one business meetings. In addition to regular transactions during the three-day event, the conference served as a vital platform for connecting U.S. exporters with new buyers from Mexico and across Latin America, fostering long-term commercial relationships and business development.
To build momentum ahead of the conference, the Council delivered several technical and educational programs. These included two Commodity & Ingredient Hedging workshops, where Mexican grain end-users received practical training in risk management and pricing strategies. The Council also partnered with IGP-Kansas State University to conduct a course that featured visits to U.S. corn farms and export terminals, reinforcing confidence in the reliability of U.S. supply chains. Additionally, the Council supported ANFACA, a Mexican feed industry association, in forming a coordinated purchasing group, with guidance from experienced importers.
These efforts yielded strong results. The workshops provided actionable skills in futures and price composition, while the IGP-KSU program offered firsthand insight into U.S. grain production and logistics, deepening importer confidence.
The Council invested approximately $200,000 in MAP funds to support the conference, generating a return of $71 for every $1 invested, underscoring both the impact and cost-effectiveness of the program.
