Patty Groman has been promoted to vice president of human resources at Columbia Grain International (CGI), a leader in the origination, processing, logistics, and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for the northern tier of the United States. Groman joined CGI in August 2020 as director of human resources. Prior […]

Historic drought conditions have damaged and destroyed crops throughout the Northern United States, unstable commodity markets have been exacerbated by severe weather conditions elsewhere in the world, and supply chain disruption has played further havoc on producers’ bottom lines. Unpredictable markets are a hallmark of the ag industry but an essential reminder that producers won’t […]

Removing the Snake River dams will hurt not only the farming industry, but the residents of the Pacific Northwest and beyond, for years to come, that according to Columbia Grain International. Jeff Van Pevenage, President and CEO of CGI said removing the dams means grains will cost more, which will hit everyone in the pocketbook. […]

We add our voice to those who support maintaining the Lower Snake River Dams. Here at Columbia Grain International we have been supplying the world with grain, pulses, edible beans and oilseeds for over four decades. Our supply chain stretches across the northern tier of the United States from North Dakota to Washington, cultivating the […]

Columbia Grain International has been cultivating high quality crops from its network of local farmers to nourish the world safely since 1978. CGI and its vast producer base rely on the Columbia Snake River System, as it is, to ensure people around the world get the nutritious foods they need to feed their families. The […]

It’s a wild ride in the commodity market these past couple of months and the rally continues for corn, wheat and soybeans. Columbia Grain International (CGI) is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics, and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds and organics. CGI works with a network of 8,000 producers […]

Columbia Grain International (CGI) is recommitting to grain storage and handling safety by once again participating in the Stand Up for Grain Safety Week, March 29 – April 2, 2021. It is an outreach initiative by The Alliance, a coalition that includes the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the Occupational Safety and Health […]

PORTLAND, OREGON, US — Columbia Grain International (CGI) acquired a facility in Minto, North Dakota, US, from Gavilon Grain, this February. The Minto location houses two grain elevators and has an 840,000-bushel capacity. CGI has hired Tyler Kieffer as location manager, overseeing operations at the Arvilla and Larimore locations along with the newly acquired Minto […]

Last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the U.S., Jeff Van Pevenage was often quoted in media reports about the resulting spike in pulse demand. In this interview, we delve into CGI’s experience last year and also discuss the outlook for 2021.