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Who’s a fan of pasta? Did you know the wheat used to make pasta is different from the wheat used in many breads and bake...
10/06/2026

Who’s a fan of pasta?

Did you know the wheat used to make pasta is different from the wheat used in many breads and baked goods?

Durum is an exceptionally hard wheat that is typically milled into semolina, a coarse flour used to make pasta. Its high protein and natural yellow color help give pasta its firm texture and familiar golden appearance.

So, the next time you’re enjoying a bowl of spaghetti, you’ll know a little more about the wheat behind it.

A few scenes from Pullman, Washington. Soft white wheat treated seed ready for planting, with some pretty great fall vie...
10/02/2026

A few scenes from Pullman, Washington.

Soft white wheat treated seed ready for planting, with some pretty great fall views along the way.

Thanks to our Pullman team for sharing a glimpse of what’s happening at the location!

As the weather changes for many of us, we thought it was a great time to share a resource from our website: our collecti...
09/29/2026

As the weather changes for many of us, we thought it was a great time to share a resource from our website: our collection of recipes featuring grains and pulses.

Today is Hunger Action Day, a day that brings attention to hunger and the importance of access to nutritious food.

Grains and pulses play an important role in diets around the world. Lentils, peas, beans and whole grains are versatile ingredients that provide protein, fiber and a variety of essential nutrients.

Whether you're looking for a hearty soup, a new way to prepare lentils or simply some inspiration for your next meal, take a look through our recipes and find something new to try.

🍲 Explore our recipes: https://columbiagrain.com/recipes/

Harvest doesn’t happen everywhere at once, so we thought we'd share where we stand in case you're curious :)Across our f...
09/24/2026

Harvest doesn’t happen everywhere at once, so we thought we'd share where we stand in case you're curious :)

Across our footprint, harvest moves at a different pace depending on the crop, region and conditions. Here’s where things stand as we head into fall:

• PNW: Wheat harvest is complete, and winter wheat seeding is underway.

• MT: Harvest is about 95% complete. Weather has delayed some crops.

• ND: Wheat harvest is essentially finished, while soybean and corn harvest is getting underway.

• Specialty Crops: Lentils, peas and chickpeas across MT and PNW are about 95% complete, while edible bean harvest in ND is ramping up.

From wheat harvest in the West to fall crops coming in across ND, our teams are working alongside growers through every stage of the season.

It’s a snapshot of what agriculture looks like across CGI’s footprint and the work happening throughout the supply chain to move crops from field to market.

Giving back is part of who we are at CGI.This month, our Portland-area employees came together for two volunteer events ...
09/16/2026

Giving back is part of who we are at CGI.

This month, our Portland-area employees came together for two volunteer events focused on supporting our communities.

At Bank, our team experienced a special full-circle moment, packaging 2,200 pounds of green lentils that CGI had donated earlier this summer from our Plentywood Merc, Montana, location.

One week later, our employees volunteered at the 9/11 Day Meal Pack, joining people across the country in turning a day marked by tremendous loss into a day of service.

Both events took place during Hunger Action Month, but giving back isn’t something we do just once a year. It’s part of our culture and our commitment to the communities we call home.

Thank you to our employees who gave their time and energy to make a difference.

For more information check out our press release section on www.columbiagrain.com

Meet the CGI TeamWe’re excited to give students a closer look at where a career in agriculture can take them!On Septembe...
09/14/2026

Meet the CGI Team

We’re excited to give students a closer look at where a career in agriculture can take them!

On September 15, CGI will be at the 5th Annual Central Montana Worlds of Work (WOW) Career Expo in Great Falls, where students will have the opportunity to explore careers through hands-on experiences with local employers.

If you’re attending Worlds of Work, be sure to stop by the CGI booth at the University of Providence and meet our team!

Worlds of Work is presented by the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Cascade County.

https://worldsofworkgf.org/

On September 11, we remember.We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, the first responders who answered...
09/11/2026

On September 11, we remember.

We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, the first responders who answered the call, and the countless acts of courage and compassion that followed.

Twenty-five years later, their memory remains with us.

We will never forget.

There’s something pretty special about seeing your work come full circle. 💚Earlier this summer, we donated 2,200 pounds ...
09/08/2026

There’s something pretty special about seeing your work come full circle. 💚

Earlier this summer, we donated 2,200 pounds of green lentils from our Plentywood, Montana, location to Oregon Food Bank. Recently, volunteers from our Portland office got the chance to roll up their sleeves and repackage those same lentils for distribution in our community.

Our team packaged all 2,200 pounds of lentils and then kept going, helping package 7,074 pounds of apples.

It was a morning of teamwork, a lot of packing, and a meaningful reminder during Hunger Action Month of what Feed the World can look like right here at home.

A big thank you to our CGI volunteers and Oregon Food Bank for a great morning!

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about hunger in our communities and take action to help addr...
09/02/2026

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about hunger in our communities and take action to help address it.

Across Oregon, 1 in 6 people are at risk of going hungry. Hunger affects communities across the state, rural, urban and suburban and organizations like Oregon Food Bank are working every day to help ensure people have access to the food they need.

At Columbia Grain, feeding people is at the heart of what we do. This month, our Portland team is putting that purpose into action by volunteering with Oregon Food Bank to help repack lentils that we donated for distribution to people in our community.

It’s a meaningful full-circle moment: food we help bring to market, packed by our own employees, helping nourish our neighbors.

Hunger Action Month is a reminder that each of us can play a part, by volunteering, giving, raising awareness or simply learning more about hunger in our communities.

A lot of the work that matters happens in everyday moments.Checking the details, answering a question, solving a problem...
08/20/2026

A lot of the work that matters happens in everyday moments.

Checking the details, answering a question, solving a problem, helping a coworker or simply making sure the next step happens the way it should.

Across CGI, these moments happen every day. They may not always get much attention, but together they keep our facilities running, products moving and our growers and customers supported.

It's the work behind the work, and the people who make it happen.

Thank you to all our employees for everything you do every day.

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