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 […]

rom the combine to the boardroom, women in agriculture are helping to pave the way for a better future. Columbia Grain is committed to ensuring women are educated, encouraged, and empowered to succeed in their agricultural careers. They do this through their sponsorship of conferences like StrongHer Together and by cultivating the growth of their […]

Like other industries, women play a very important role in Agriculture. And this week women from across Western Ag Network country will be gathering in Fort Benton, Montana for the StrongHer Together Conference. Shandel Fouts is an Accounting Clerk and Grain Buyer at Columbia Grain International (CGI) in Harlem, Mont. She says CGI is proud […]

It’s been a rollercoaster ride for farmers this year when it comes to market swings for commodities like corn, soybeans and wheat. And Columbia Grain International (CGI) is trying to help farmers manage their risk and take advantage of the upswings with its new Producer Solutions platform. Brian Aklestad farms near Galata, Mont. He explains […]

Columbia Grain International has opened a new 60,000-square-foot packaging facility in Hastings, Neb. “As CGI sources beans and pulses straight from our network of American farmers we’re now able to provide custom retail packages without compromising quality, supply or safety,” said Bill Germano, manager of retail products. “And our new facility in Hastings, Neb., will […]

Jesse Allen is joined by Columbia Grain CEO Jeff Van Pevenage to discuss harvest outlook, exports, pulse crops, more recent facility acquisitions and more