(NAFB.com) – U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council Chair Mark Wilson and President Ryan LeGrand recently traveled with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor and Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper to Ottawa, Canada. The group met with government officials and other energy and transportation sector leaders. “Canada is one of U.S. agriculture’s most important export markets, with room to continue growing, especially in biofuels,” said Wilson. “Both Emily and Geoff brought their expertise and outlooks on the state of U.S. ethanol production, and I think we made an impression that our industry is ready to meet any and all increases in Canada’s biofuel production.” Conversations covered the human and environmental benefits of ethanol and biofuels’ role in uplifting producers and the broader agricultural community. “There are so many factors that make Canada such a vital market for our producers, ranging from sheer demand to its proximity to key growing regions,” said LeGrand.