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New Format. New Ideas. GFAI 2027 Annual Convention & Trade Show is Monday-Tuesday Feb 15-16. Registration now open! gfai.org/2027-convention--tr…
It’s a beautiful day at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club in La Salle for the third and final GFAI Golf For Scholarship Golf outing! Thanks to everyone who golfed this summer and/or supported the outings as a sponsor.
Thanks to everyone who came out to Pontiac to golf for the GFAI Golf for Scholarship outing! Thanks to all our sponsors! Last golf outing is August 19 in La Salle!
GFAI Summer Event Registration Open!
Leadership training, golf outings, networking opportunities, safety training and grain grading classes!
gfai.org to register!
Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week: Last Day!
Today’s Topic: Effective Safety Training 10-11am
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Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week: March 30-April 3
Today’s Topic: Ergonomics 10-11am
Spanish version available too
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Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week: March 30-April 3
Today’s Topic: Design Flaws 10-11am
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Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week: March 30-April 3
Today is the Kickoff event that will be live-streamed
Register here: standup4grainsafety.org/
Grain and Feed Association of IL retweeted
There are still spots open for the Safe Grain Handling Operations 2-Day Course hosted by @GrainAndFeed.
This immersive, hands-on training is built for experienced grain handling professionals Real-world scenarios. Practical solutions. Safer operations.
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What a week! We're still coming down from a fantastic GFAI Convention. Thank you to all who helped make it a success. We're also proud to announce we raised over $14,000 for the Scholarship Program! Thanks to all who bought a raffle ticket or silent auction item!
Today we had the pleasure of hosting @USDA Deputy Secretary Vaden for our closing session. Great discussion and opportunity for our members to ask questions!
Grain and Feed Association of IL retweeted
A pleasure to visit with @USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden. He spoke today at @GrainAndFeed annual convention. @FarmWeekNow
We were pleased to welcome @MattMakens to his present on weather + climate and Jacqui Fatka with @CoBank for an economic outlook! #GFAI2026
It's the last day of Convention and we're excited to offer another morning of stand-out speakers. We begin with welcoming remarks and a 2026 preview from newly elected GFAI President Spencer Janssen of Litchfield Farmers Grain. #GFAI2026
Grain and Feed Association of IL retweeted
Just wrapped my talk 📢at #GFAI2026 in St. Louis Union Station: "Steel Tracks to a Transcontinental Future" 🚆 on the proposed UP-NS merger. First true 🇺🇸coast-to-coast freight rail? Big potential for grain flows & market access—but rates, competition, & reliability are key watch points. More Qs than As right now.
STB rejected initial filing as incomplete (Jan '26). UP-NS to notify STB intent to refile tomorrow. Refiling expected soon thereafter—target close early 2027?
For ag🌽🌾: promised efficiencies could reduce truck reliance & improve grain movement, but consolidation risks loom. Insights from today's session at Union Station.
The UP-Norfolk Southern deal could reshape supply chains for farmers & processors. Enhanced single-line service vs. potential rate/service impacts. Ag stakeholders—stay tuned & engaged. #PolarisAnalyticsandConsulting keeping a close eye.👁️🔎
#TranscontinentalRail #Agriculture #FreightRail #GrainIndustry #RailMerger #UPNS #AgTransport #Trade #Commodities #Corn #Soybeans #Wheat #Ethanol #SoybeanMeal #Ethanol
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This morning we held our Annual Business Meeting, Scholarship Ceremony, and welcomed our Keynote Speaker, @chuckgallagher ! #GFAI2026
We kicked off our 133rd Annual Convention & Trade Show with our trade show opening and casino night last night at St. Louis Union Station! It's been a great start! #GFAI2026
Grain and Feed Association of IL retweeted
Grain Bin Entrapment: Statistics, Causes & Prevention #Grain #GrainBinSafety #farm #farming westsidesalvage.com/grain-en…
2026 Scholarship Apps are OPEN! Know a student interested in the grain & feed industry? Encourage them to apply for our scholarships:
-Industry Immersion Scholarship $3,500
-Country Grain Elevator Management Scholarship $5,000
Visit gfai.org for more info!
Join us Feb 15–17, 2026 at the historic Union Station Hotel in St. Louis for the GFAI Annual Convention & Trade Show.
✔️ Sold-out trade show
✔️ Networking receptions
✔️ Top-of-the-line speakers and educational sessions
Register now to save! #GFAI2026 gfai.org/2026-convention--tr…
