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Storebrands | March 22, 2024
Columbia Grain To Host Agriculture Secretary Vilsack
Columbia Grain International and its subsidiary Enrich Foods will host United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at the company’s Great River Milling production facility to highlight the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. The new effort from the federal government is designed to create new revenue streams for farmers from their sustainable agricultural practices. Vilsack’s visit […]
Organic Insider | March 07, 2024
Jeff Van Pevenage, Columbia Grain International’s CEO & president, has been appointed to the Global Pulse Confederation’s board of the directors.
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 […]
World Grain | February 01, 2024
CGI cultivating solutions amid challenges
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 […]
American Ag Network | December 22, 2023
Columbia Grain International is Cultivating Community Christmas
It‘s estimated that 13 million children in the U.S. live in food-insecure homes, and this year, more than 1 in 3 Americans are foregoing gifts due to inflation. Corporate holiday giving is one way to make sure these families get to enjoy holiday cheer this season. This year, Columbia Grain International (CGI) is hosting its […]
Western Ag News | December 20, 2023
Columbia Grain Spreads Holiday Cheer with Cultivating Christmas Program
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 […]
Western Ag Network | December 14, 2023
Take Advantage of Grain Markets with Columbia Producer Solutions
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 […]
Feed & Grain | December 04, 2023
PNW infrastructure’s vital role in global grain markets
CGI’s Kurt Haarmann shares how a reliable, consistent transportation network benefits Pacific northwestern grain growers and shippers.
Farm to Table Talk | December 01, 2023
Grain Changer – Jeff Van Pevanage
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 […]
Western Ag Network | October 27, 2023
Marketing Grain During Volatile Market Swings
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 […]
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