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GEAPS Launches New Training Resources to Welcome and Support the Next Generation of Grain Industry Professionals 

The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is introducing two new member-exclusive resources—Welcome to the Grain Industry and the GEAPS Glossary—designed to support the next generation of grain industry professionals. These tools aim to help new employees gain essential knowledge, build confidence and establish a strong foundation in their careers […]
Published: Feb 23, 2025 by Krissy Ohnstad
Membership

Member Spotlight: Michael Orlowski

GEAPS’ August/September 2025 issue of the In-Grain newsletter features GEAPS Member Spotlight Michael Orlowski. The full issue of In-Grain is available to GEAPS Members. If you aren’t a GEAPS Member, you can sign up online. About Michael Orlowski: Position and Company: Regional Agronomy Operations Lead/Dispatcher at Five Star Cooperative  Chapter: North Iowa Geographic Region/Location: Joice, […]
Published: Aug 07, 2025 by Kari Tusler
GEAPS Exchange

Takeaways from GEAPS Kernel to Consumer Tour

GEAPS members are the connecting link between the farmer and the consumer. More specifically, we are those of the grain handling and grain processing industries. On May 20-22, five members of GEAPS Universe sojourned to the St. Louis, MO, area to follow a grain kernel. From the origin on the […]
Published: Aug 07, 2025 by Kari Tusler
GEAPS Exchange

The Quiet Revolution: How Industrial AI is Listening to the Operator

Source: Shail Khiyara, CEO at SWARM Engineering In the grain world, success depends on a kind of quiet mastery- operators who know the hum of a conveyor, the weight of a full bin, the subtle shift in tempo that signals trouble. Their knowledge isn’t loud, but it’s essential. For decades, […]
Published: Aug 07, 2025 by Kari Tusler
GEAPS Exchange

CONVEY’25: The Premier Safety Event for the Grain Handling and Processing Industry

Grain industry professionals from across North America gathered in Omaha for CONVEY’25, held July 14–16. The event brought together innovators, safety leaders, engineers, operations managers, and executives. They represented every facet of the grain handling and processing sector. About the Event Hosted by Grain Journal, the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS), […]
Published: Jul 27, 2025 by Kari Tusler
GEAPS Exchange

Applications Open for GEAPS Exchange Speakers

Conference Set for February 21-24, 2026, in Kansas City, MO Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) welcomes applications from interested speakers for the biggest and best show in the grain industry, GEAPS Exchange! The conference provides over 45 hours of education, and the search is on for dynamic speakers and […]
Published: Jul 10, 2025 by Kari Tusler
News & Publications

2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo Draws Highest Attendance in 15 Years

Produced by Ethanol Producer Magazine and organized by BBI International, the largest global ethanol event was held in Omaha, Nebraska June 9-11, 2025 The 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW), held in Omaha, NE, concluded with record-breaking participation and industry engagement, reinforcing its role as the largest and […]
Published: Jun 24, 2025 by Kari Tusler
News & Publications

GEAPS Announces New Leadership

Bob Horvat is Board President With a new fiscal year comes new leadership. With great pleasure, GEAPS announces Bob Horvat will serve as GEAPS’ board president. Horvat, a member of GEAPS since 2010, is the manufacturing technology lead and engineer at Cargill, Inc. in Wayzata, MN.  “Throughout my career, I’ve […]
Published: Jun 23, 2025 by Kari Tusler
Promotional Opportunities

Advertise with GEAPS: Trusted by the Grain Industry

2025-2026 Media Kit Features New Promotional Opportunities Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Media Kit. GEAPS’ advertising opportunities directly connect suppliers with grain industry workers and decision makers. Our membership contains the world’s largest, most engaged network of grain handling and processing professionals. All […]
Published: Jun 13, 2025 by Kari Tusler
Grain Industry News

Beyond the Bushel – How Grains Are Powering the Future of Sustainable Materials

Global Grain Perspectives is a continuing GEAPS series that explores grain uses across industries worldwide. Each article highlights a unique opportunity for grain processors and handlers, showcasing how corn, wheat, and sorghum are driving new demand beyond food, fuel, and feed.  In this article, we examine how grains are making […]
Published: Jun 05, 2025 by Kari Tusler
Membership

Member Spotlight: Benjamin Coatanea-Hubert

GEAPS’ June/July 2025 issue of the In-Grain newsletter features GEAPS Member Spotlight Benjamin Coatanea-Hubert. The full issue of In-Grain is available to GEAPS Members. If you aren’t a GEAPS Member, you can sign up online. About Benjamin Coatanea-Hubert: Head of Americas Development, Javelot Chapter: Cornbelt Geographic Region/Location: France to Chicago, IL Years with company: 2 […]
Published: Jun 03, 2025 by Kari Tusler