IL Corn Invites Japan Bioethanol Media Group

This week, IL Corn welcomed a delegation of reporters from major Japanese media outlets to provide accurate, in-depth information about the U.S. ethanol industry and the role of corn in producing clean, sustainable fuels.

During the visit to IL Corn, organized by U.S. Grains Council, the delegation learned about the broad uses of corn for food, feed, and fuel, and future production of corn and ethanol. The discussions focused on U.S. corn production, ethanol, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), highlighting the environmental, economic, and health benefits of corn and ethanol.

The delegation also met with federal and state officials, ethanol producers and corn farmers to learn firsthand how U.S. corn is used for ethanol as sustainable fuel for on-road and aviation uses.

Japan is a key export market for U.S. corn and ethanol, and the journalists’ coverage will help ensure that consumers, end users, and policymakers in Japan to better understand the sustainability and reliability of U.S. bioethanol. The reporting is expected to help shape public understanding and support for biofuel use in Japan’s transportation and aviation.

IL Corn was honored to contribute to this important conversation and is committed to supporting opportunities that strengthen demand for Illinois corn.