Iowa delegation strengthens trade with India

Ear of corn. (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke.)

Recently, Stu Swanson, Iowa Corn Growers Association president and farmer from Wright County, participated in a trade mission along with Gov. Kim Reynolds to India.

The delegation included Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and representatives from other agriculture and business sectors in Iowa. The purpose of the mission was to work toward strengthening Iowa’s trade and investment relationships with one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

During the 10-day mission, the delegation met with Indian government officials and business owners. Swanson, along with other members of the delegation, participated in an Iowa-India business summit and an agriculture roundtable and visited with partners at the U.S. Grains Council India office.