Export markets are vitally important to America’s farmers. And this is especially true for pulse growers. However, Russia’s war on Ukraine has caused a lot of foreign currencies to weaken. Columbia Grain International CEO Jeff Van Pevenage explains it’s making it hard for international customers to afford pulses like lentils, dry beans and chickpeas. “Since […]

Last year’s drought has cast a long shadow on wheat exports from the Port of Portland, whose grain handling volume has fallen by 50% in 2022. “You can’t ship what you don’t have,” said Kurt Haarmann, senior vice president of the grain division for Columbia Grain. The 2021 drought’s impact on production in the northern […]

A damaged lower guide wheel on the John Day Dam’s upstream navigation lock gate has slowed barge traffic on the Columbia River, but shippers and others say a delay is better than a closure during this especially busy time of year. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers technicians found the damage July 25 and closed the […]

Columbia Grain International (CGI) announces a major restructuring of its U.S.-based grain and pulse business assets and strategy going forward. The company acquired eight silo locations previously owned by Gavilon, including three facilities in Wolf Point and Chester, MT, and Valley City, ND they have been operating since 2014. Additionally, CGI has acquired the assets […]

Columbia Grain International (CGI), a global 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 U.S., launched its first-ever Columbia Grain Annual Scholarship Program, established by President & CEO, Jeff Van Pevenage earlier this year. The scholarship was open […]

A new scholarship program, sponsored by Columbia Grain International (CGI), is continuing to better the communities they serve by supporting the academic growth of its employees and their immediate families. Established by CGI President and CEO, Jeff Van Pevenage, the Columbia Grain Annual Scholarship Program is awarded to five individuals, including three of those hail […]

It’s known as the chicken of the bean world, but the supply of America’s favorite superfood is slowly flying the coop due to extreme drought conditions. However, an industry leader said there is no need to rush to the market for your favorite hummus. There will be plenty of chickpeas abound for those curries, salads, […]

Global supplies of chickpeas, the main ingredient, could dip as much as 20% this year, according to data from the Global Pulse Confederation. Weather and war have hurt supplies of the protein-packed bean, driving up food prices and creating headaches for food manufacturers. Chickpeas are made into hummus, flour, soups, stews and curries. While they […]