It’s a wild ride in the commodity market these past couple of months and the rally continues for corn, wheat and soybeans. Columbia Grain International (CGI) is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics, and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds and organics. CGI works with a network of 8,000 producers […]

Columbia Grain International (CGI) is recommitting to grain storage and handling safety by once again participating in the Stand Up for Grain Safety Week, March 29 – April 2, 2021. It is an outreach initiative by The Alliance, a coalition that includes the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the Occupational Safety and Health […]

PORTLAND, OREGON, US — Columbia Grain International (CGI) acquired a facility in Minto, North Dakota, US, from Gavilon Grain, this February. The Minto location houses two grain elevators and has an 840,000-bushel capacity. CGI has hired Tyler Kieffer as location manager, overseeing operations at the Arvilla and Larimore locations along with the newly acquired Minto […]

Last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the U.S., Jeff Van Pevenage was often quoted in media reports about the resulting spike in pulse demand. In this interview, we delve into CGI’s experience last year and also discuss the outlook for 2021.

Another planting season is just around the corner. To help set farmers up for success this year, the Columbia Grain International Agronomy Division recommends farmers review any disease issues in their fields prior to deciding what to plant. “Well, I think the tips for 2021 are the tried-and-true tips of every spring,” said Columbia Grain […]

Pulses had a record year in 2020, spurred by the pandemic, momentum in the plant-based protein industry, and World Food Programme demand. CGI gears up to launch its first-ever small pack pulse brand, available online and in stores later this year. Portland, OR (February 9, 2021) – For over 42 years, Columbia Grain International has […]

Columbia Grain International is one of the largest U.S. processors and exporters of high-quality pulses. That acclaim is due in a large part to successfully carrying out its mission: to safely cultivate high-quality crops from its local farmers. CGI just topped off a record-breaking year of pulse sales by acquisition of a new processing plant […]

The facility, which has been acquired by CGI, will eventually process peas, lentils, chickpeas and dry beans. A new pulse crop processing facility that will eventually process peas, lentils, chickpeas and dry beans is taking shape in Hastings, Neb. The facility, which originally was built by Peavey in 1979, has been acquired by Columbia Grain […]

Pandemic turns spotlight on plant protein sources. Markets for pulse crops in Canada and the United States should generally remain favourable over most of 2021 and even for several years beyond, says the head of the largest U.S. pulse crop processor. Jeff Van Pevenage, president and CEO of Columbia Grain International headquartered in Portland, Oregon, […]