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FEW 2026 Live Podcast with GEAPS CEO John Caupert

John Caupert is a featured guest on the Ethanol Producer Magazine Podcast John Caupert joined Anna Simet for the Ethanol Producers Magazine Podcast live at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) to share insights on key trends shaping the industry. Topics discussed: Transcript: Hi there and welcome to […]
Published: Jul 01, 2026
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GEAPS Safety Star: Curtis Stahel

Meet Curtis Stahel Safety Director, Ag Partners Cooperative, Inc. Seneca, KS GEAPS takes pride in its members’ commitment to safety in the grain and grain processing industries. The Safety Star initiative recognizes those who go above and beyond to promote safety and prevent workplace hazards. This program serves as a […]
Published: Jun 23, 2026
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GEAPS Announces 2026-27 Leadership

Alex Westlind is Board President With a new fiscal year comes new leadership. GEAPS is pleased to announce Alex Westlind will serve as GEAPS’ International Board President. Westlind, a member of GEAPS since 2007, is the business development director at The Weitz Company, LLC, in Plymouth, Minnesota.  “It’s an honor to step into this role as GEAPS President and represent […]
Published: Jun 18, 2026
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GEAPS Attends Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo 2026

From Grain to Fuel: Insights from FEW For the second year in a row, GEAPS attended the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) on June 2-4, 2026. Once again, it reinforced just how closely connected the grain and grain processing industries have become. As the acronym states, the “P” […]
Published: Jun 09, 2026
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3…2…1…Maintenance Days

Keeping equipment running is only part of the job. Keeping employees trained, prepared, and connected is what keeps the grain and grain processing industries moving forward. That focus on practical, real-world learning drove a record number of GEAPS Chapter Maintenance Days this year, with chapters across the country hosting hands-on […]
Published: Jun 04, 2026
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Member Spotlight: Scottie Buerger

GEAPS’ June/July 2026 issue of the In-Grain newsletter features GEAPS Member Spotlight Scottie Buerger. The full issue of In-Grain is available to GEAPS Members. If you aren’t yet a GEAPS Member, we invite you to sign up online. About Scottie Buerger: Position and Company: Regional Safety Manager, Bunge Chapter: Lonestar Geographic Region/Location: 12 locations throughout […]
Published: Jun 03, 2026
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GEAPS Safety Star: Amanda Sledge

Meet Amanda Sledge Regional Sales and Development, American Services, LLC Southaven, MS GEAPS takes pride in its members’ commitment to safety in the grain and grain processing industries. The Safety Star initiative recognizes those who go above and beyond to promote safety and prevent workplace hazards. This program serves as […]
Published: May 28, 2026
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Momentum in Texas at the TGFA Annual Convention 2026

GEAPS recently attended the Texas Grain and Feed Association’s 128th Annual Convention, connecting with industry professionals from across the Lone Star State. Held April 28–30 in San Marcos, Texas, the convention brought together industry leaders for networking, education, and a growing expo focused on collaboration and innovation. With a booth […]
Published: May 01, 2026
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Member Spotlight: Bishop Chamberlin

GEAPS’ April/May 2026 issue of the In-Grain newsletter features GEAPS Member Spotlight Bishop Chamberlin. The full issue of In-Grain is available to GEAPS Members. If you aren’t yet a GEAPS Member, we invite you to sign up online. About Bishop Chamberlin: Position and Company: General Manager, The DeLong Co., Inc. Chapter: Seaway Geographic Region/Location: North […]
Published: Apr 10, 2026
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The GEAPS Scholarship That Transformed a Career

For many professionals with careers underway, returning to school often feels out of reach. For Brandon Lidster, a GEAPS scholarship turned a long-held goal into a realistic next step. Upon a somewhat unexpected career change, Lidster, a recipient of GEAPS’ 2024-2025 Harold Reese Memorial Scholarship, took the leap back to […]
Published: Feb 02, 2026