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Feed & Grain | March 17, 2023

End of global chickpea shortage may be in sight
Global chickpea stocks are at a record low, causing prices to rise as much as 50% to 75% over the past two years. Columbia Grain, Inc., a leading processor and exporter of chickpeas, lentils and other pulse crops, operates grain elevators and processing plants all across the Pacific Northwest (PNW). In this Feed & Grain […]
Farm & Ranch Guide | March 15, 2023

Pet food market grows demand for pulse crops
An increase in demand from pet owners for grain-free pet food options is growing the market for pulse crops, with a major processor recruiting contract growers for the coming season. According to Columbia Grain International (CGI), pet owners are seeking higher quality ingredients to support what experts are calling the “humanization of pet food.” “People […]
Feed & Grain | March 13, 2023

CGI highlights benefits of working in agriculture
Amid a growing labor shortage in the U.S., Columbia Grain International reminds us of the impact of agricultural careers. Agriculture contributes $7 trillion to the U.S. economy and accounts for 40 million jobs or 29% of jobs in the U.S., according to a 2022 report created by 30 food and agricultural organizations, “Feeding the Economy.” […]