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 […]

Columbia Grain International’s CEO Jeff Van Pevenage says lentils and other pulses can improve soil health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store more carbon in the soil than most other plants. Lentils and pulses may be one of the keys to saving the planet. At least that’s what one grain handler and processor believes. Since […]