Grain Industry News

Grain Industry News

Responding to the Labor Shortage  

Responding to the Labor Shortage   NEW Cooperative Navigates Labor Shortage by Jessica Foster We’ve all heard the headlines. We have all felt the pain. The labor shortage is here; it is impacting the agriculture industry and challenges won’t stop anytime soon. But, with careful planning, strategic approaches and creative thinking, […]
Published: Apr 04, 2022 by Leslie Casner
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The Labor Long Game 

The Labor Long Game The Labor Long GamePlant Seeds Early, Care For the Team You’ve Got by Jessica Foster As president of AGRI-SEARCH, Dave Allen’s full-time job is to help agricultural businesses find great employees. For the last 23 years, the longtime GEAPS member has specialized in placing people in the grain industry and […]
Published: Mar 16, 2022 by Leslie Casner
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GEAPS Acquires Country Journal Publishing

GEAPS Acquires Country Journal Publishing GEAPS Acquires Country Journal PublishingPublications include Grain Journal, Milling Journal and Seed Today MINNEAPOLIS, MN & DECATUR, IL, February 1, 2022 – The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) announced Feb. 1 the 94-year-old association has entered into an agreement to purchase Country Journal Publishing Company, the […]
Published: Feb 02, 2022 by Leslie Casner
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Ransomware Hits the Heartland

Ransomware Hits the Heartland Take precautions now to prevent greater damage Ransomware is no longer something we read about happening to someone else. Cyber criminals have been attacking the agriculture industry on multiple levels. GEAPS members are getting hit—and it affects all of us. A cyber-attack can shut down equipment, […]
Published: Jan 05, 2022 by Leslie Casner
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GEAPS Webinar Recap: Help Wanted…the Top 10 Things all Companies Should be Doing!

GEAPS Webinar Recap: Help Wanted…the Top 10 Things all Companies Should be Doing! Covid has changed our world. It’s a job-seekers market and employers have to think differently in order to attract new talent. In this hour-long presentation, Holly Betten, HR Business Partner at Landus, provided 10 strategies to help you find new […]
Published: Sep 30, 2021 by Rosina
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GEAPS Partners with Northern Crops Institute

GEAPS Partners with Northern Crops Institute The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) announces today a new partnership with the Northern Crops Institute (NCI) to provide more education programming for members. The collaboration embodies GEAPS’ mission to advance knowledge among agricultural professionals while increasing the value of GEAPS membership. The […]
Published: Mar 18, 2021 by Rebecca Jackson
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GEAPS/AFIA Announce Partnership to Expand Education in  Grain and Feed Industries

GEAPS/AFIA Announce Partnership to Expand Education in  Grain and Feed Industries The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) today announced a partnership with the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) to share educational programming across both member organizations.  GEAPS members will receive a discount on AFIA’s distance education courses, including its […]
Published: Dec 16, 2020 by Leslie Casner
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GEAPS Announces Fall Learning Series

GEAPS Announces Fall Learning Series GEAPS announces today the Fall Learning Series, a three-part webinar series that helps grain elevators prepare for harvest. Each session is free and available to anyone as they are broadcast live; replays are available for GEAPS members. The series starts on Monday, Sept. 21. Learn […]
Published: Sep 16, 2020 by Leslie Casner
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GEAPS Partners with MANRRS to Promote Diversity in Agriculture

GEAPS Partners with MANRRS to Promote Diversity in Agriculture The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) today announced a partnership with Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), a society that promotes academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities. The agreement allows MANRRS members to join GEAPS and engage […]
Published: Feb 11, 2020 by Leslie Casner
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GEAPS Partners with Student Organization to Provide Training, Networking Opportunities

GEAPS Partners with Student Organization to Provide Training, Networking Opportunities The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) today announced a partnership with the National Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS). The agreement allows PAS members to join GEAPS and engage in training programs and networking opportunities to launch successful careers in the agriculture […]
Published: Jan 27, 2020 by Leslie Casner