LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Representatives from several countries will

visit the state in what Gov. Dave Heineman calls Nebraska's first

reverse trade mission.

About 125 guests from Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Hong

Kong, Japan and South Korea will tour the state next month.

Heineman said Wednesday that he hopes the visit will help spur

trade by providing the opportunity for international customers to

see firsthand what Nebraska has to offer.

Tours will highlight Nebraska industries including agriculture,

renewable energy, distribution and logistics, research and

information technology.

A Cargill ethanol plant, Union Pacific, the University of

Nebraska Medical Center and the Kawasaki plant in Lincoln are among

the expected stops.

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