As the 2024 growing season continues, farmers want to know that they are buying seeds that will harvest success. That’s why more and more growers are looking toward suppliers to not only sell them high-quality seed but also to provide expertise in agronomy, including advice on fertility, soil health, and weed and pest control. To […]

Curbing climate-warming emissions on a global scale is a massive effort, but not all the news is bad. In fact we may have finally turned a corner on getting more electricity from renewable sources and less from fossil fuels. In 2024, a record 30% of worldwide electricity production came from solar, wind and other renewables, […]

On the heels of World Pulses Day and the GPC Pulses 24 convention in New Delhi, India this month, the CEO & President of Columbia Grain International Jeff Van Pevenage has been appointed to the Global Pulse Confederation’s Board of Directors. The Global Pulse Confederation represents all segments of the pulse industry value chain from […]

Columbia Grain International (CGI) Chief Executive Officer Jeff Van Pevenage, whose career in the grain industry spans 34 years, has never seen a more challenging business environment than the one he and other grain company executives around the world have encountered in recent years. Since 2020, they have dealt with a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic that […]

It’s the holiday season and for many in Agriculture it’s a time to help those less fortunate. Helping to spread holiday cheer across our region is Columbia Grain with it’s Cultivating Christmas Program. “With Columbia Grain’s Cultivating Christmas program, our employees volunteer in local programs that give back to their communities,” said Amy Dunn in […]

Marketing grain can certainly be one of the most daunting tasks that farmers face. However, Columbia Grain Director of Customer Risk Management Phil Symons says they’re trying to make it a little bit easier with their Columbia Producer Solutions. “With Columbia Producer Solutions, it really does encompass a pretty wide range of different marketing alternatives […]

CGI’s Kurt Haarmann shares how a reliable, consistent transportation network benefits Pacific northwestern grain growers and shippers.

Many segments of Agriculture are experiencing changes to increased focus on regenerative, sustainable, more earth friendly farming practices. Although farmers usually prioritize doing what is best for their soil, today’s changes are being hastened by major food companies such as Mars and WalMart requiring confirmation of the practices that their consumers are increasingly expecting. Jeff […]

This year the wheat market continues to be a lot more volatile than it was a year ago. In fact, Columbia Grain’s Director of Customer Risk Management Phil Symons says it’s almost polar opposite. He explains a few things that farmers can do to manage their risk and profitability during these volatile marketing times. “Last […]