This is the time of year when a lot of farmers make their decision on which crop to grow including which type of pulses to plant. This year, Columbia Grain International (CGI) wants to help make that decision a little bit easier. “Columbia Grain offers a wide variety of forward contracting options for growers,” said […]

Carey Williams has joined Columbia Grain International as vice president of agronomy, seed and organics. In his new role Williams will be responsible for integrating seed, agronomy and origination programs into CGI’s diverse portfolio. He also will develop the company’s strong foundation in organic commodities. Williams most recently was chief executive officer of Global Processing […]

Columbia Grain International now offers a Bushel-powered mobile app and web portal for its 8,000 farmer customers. The Bushel platform helps its agribusiness customers quickly share accurate information to producers through a custom-branded application for smartphones and desktop. “We are committed to streamlining the work and efficiencies of our producers to ensure they get the […]

People are treating their pets as family member more than ever before. The increasing focus on quality pet food is where this phenomenon is most apparent. Current pet food trends include recipes designed to deliver health, nutritional and functional benefits as well as fresh food options.[1] In one 2021 survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners, […]

Producers selling grains, pulses, oilseeds, and organics to Columbia Grain International now can take advantage of an improved digital experience with a new mobile app and web portal on the Bushel platform. Bushel helps agribusinesses quickly share accurate information to producers through a custom-branded application on their smartphone and desktop. The app and web portal […]

Phil Symons, Columbia Grain’s Director of Customer Risk Management, discusses how recent rainfall has it impacted the growing process as well as the pros and cons of the recent weather conditions.

As a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics, and distribution of high-quality pulses and edible beans for U.S. domestic and worldwide export markets, Columbia Grain International (CGI) understands the role legumes and pulses play in sustainable food systems and feeding the world. CGI is the largest lentil handler in the U.S. and is an […]

The Great Falls Community Food Bank depends on the generosity of community members to help those in need. The non-profit also gets a big boost from larger companies in the form of beans, oats, and milk. When a need for helping neighbors arises, companies like Montana Milling answer the call. “Over the last three years […]

Columbia Grain International (CGI), a business in the origination, processing, logistics, and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for the northern tier of the U.S., has announced the appointment of Andres Cardena as chief financial officer. Cardena will lead the company in financial management and oversee management information systems and […]