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CRA NEWS

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CRA HIRES SPENCER CHASE AS NEW SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS

CRA welcomes Spencer Chase to the team as Senior Director of Communications. Chase will lead CRA’s external communications and media relations efforts, elevating the organization’s profile through strategic and coordinated efforts. Bringing extensive expertise in the media field, Chase joins CRA from Agri-Pulse, where he worked as an agricultural journalist for nearly a decade. Learn more about Spencer.

PLANT BASED PRODUCTS COUNCIL CONCLUDES PBPC 2024: CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE

The Plant Based Products Council held its second annual conference – PBPC 2024: Circular Solutions – in Omaha, Nebraska, April 8 – 10. This event brought together top industry leaders, farmers, policymakers, and brands within the bioeconomy. Over two days, attendees engaged in enriching educational sessions and valuable networking opportunities. CRA is a proud sponsor of the event, joining other supporters like USDA BioPreferred, the National Corn Growers Association, and our members Cargill and Primient! Get more information about Circular Solutions.                             

SUBSCRIBE TO CRA’S WEEKLY AG TRADE NEWSLETTER

CRA provides a weekly Trade Update newsletter designed for ag industry professionals seeking a reliable and consistent resource for the latest developments related to trade, food and agriculture issues. Subscribe to the CRA Trade Update newsletter!

MEMBER NEWS

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ADM INVESTS $1M WITH WATER.ORG TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO SAFE WATER AND SANITATION

CRA member ADM is investing $1 million with Water.org to increase access to safe drinking water and sanitation across Latin America and Southeast Asia. ADM’s contribution will help improve safe water and sanitation for more than 116,800 people in need. Read more about ADM’s commitment to supporting sustainable water resources and community development.

TATE & LYLE EARNS AN “A” RATING FROM CDP

CRA member Tate & Lyle was awarded an “A” Rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for effective supplier engagement to reduce climate change. This rating demonstrates Tate & Lyle’s commitment to reducing supply chain emissions. Read more about Tate & Lyle’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

CORN CORNER

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FUN FACT

Did you know that according to the USDA, 90 million acres are dedicated to growing corn in the United States?