America's Heartland - Episode 417 Summary

Nebraska Corn Farm

The road to some creative uses for corn starts here in Nebraska on Alan Tiemann’s farm. It’s a journey that takes this commodity halfway around the world. READ MORE>

Taipei, Taiwan

The first stop on this agricultural journey takes us to Taiwan. A country of some 23 million people, Taiwan is one of the foreign markets where American grain products play an important role in the economy. READ MORE>

Mainland China

The world’s most populous country is a potentially big market for U.S. agricultural goods. As China tries her hand at some forms of capitalism, the availability of U.S. commodities is important in creating new products and in feeding this huge nation. READ MORE>

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Behind the Scenes Video
See behind the scenes video from the trip of Jason, the production crew of Steve Riggs and Tyler Bastine, Mike Calahan and Jodi Kiely from The U.S. Grains Council, plus video shot by Alan and Lori Tiemann.

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Photos
View episode photos of Nebraska, Taiwan and China.
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The Monsanto Company and the American Farm Bureau Federation make presentation of America's Heartland possible.

Additional production and promotion assistance is provided by the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council, United Soybean Board and U.S. Grains Council.