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News & Publications

And the Youth Shall Lead Us

Young Inventor Aims to Prevent Grain Entrapment Mason Gahler doesn’t live on a farm. Still, living in a farming community with two sets of farming grandparents, agriculture is part of his DNA. A senior at Healy High School in Pierz, Minnesota, Mason was one of the youngest attendees at GEAPS […]
Published: May 01, 2024 by Krissy Ohnstad
News & Publications

GEAPS, Kansas State University Partner for Grain Elevator Managers Course

Registration is Open for In-Person Course April 30-May 3 Last spring, we were happy to partner with Kansas State University to bring back inperson training for grain elevator managers. If you considered going last year, or wish you had sent your team, here’s another chance! The KSU-GEAPS Grain Elevator Managers […]
Published: Mar 20, 2024 by Krissy Ohnstad
News & Publications

Retention is Your Best Recruitment Strategy 

It’s no secret, the labor pool is shallow, and the water is murky. Still, work needs to get done.  According to a study by the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), as many as 4.5 million Americans quit their job every month. A single resignation has been shown to […]
Published: Mar 18, 2024 by Krissy Ohnstad
Membership

Member Spotlight: Dylan Kendle

GEAPS In-Grain newsletter features GEAPS Member Spotlight Dylan Kendle in a recent issue. The full issue of In-Grain is available to GEAPS Members. If you aren’t a GEAPS Member, you can sign up online. About Dylan Kendle: Millwright, Centerra Co-op Chapter and committees: Seaway Family: Fiancée Jillian and 2 year old son Weston Position and […]
Published: Mar 11, 2024 by Krissy Ohnstad
Grain Industry News

GEAPS Foundation Opens Grant Applications

The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) Foundation announced today the accepting of applications through June 10th towards the 2024 grant program which has a total available funding of $180,000.00. The GEAPS Foundation was established to support development of new and innovative resources for training grain and oilseed supply-chain industry […]
Published: Mar 11, 2024 by Krissy Ohnstad
News & Publications

3,716 Attend GEAPS Exchange in Kansas City

Event Draws Attendees from 45 States, 23 Nations The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) was pleased to welcome 3,716 attendees from 45 states, 23 nations and nearly 1,000 companies. Nearly 400 exhibitors filled a sold-out Expo floor. GEAPS Exchange 2024 February 24-27 at Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas […]
Published: Feb 27, 2024 by Krissy Ohnstad
News & Publications

Save 50% With GEAPS Exchange Show Special

Education Deal Runs February 20-March 8 In celebration of the biggest and best show in the grain industry—and to encourage additional learning once GEAPS Exchange is over—GEAPS is offering a limited time deal on all online learning courses.  From February 20 to March 8, individuals will receive 50 percent off […]
Published: Feb 20, 2024 by Krissy Ohnstad
News & Publications

Electrical Construction & Automation Services

Built to Meet Your Needs Interstates provides industrial solutions for various markets, including value-added ag, energy and chemical, food and beverage, mission critical, consumer packaged goods, and solar at both a regional and national level. We bring our clients a wide breadth of experience in the grain handling industry, from […]
Published: Feb 05, 2024 by Krissy Ohnstad
News & Publications

How To Select the Right Grain Conveyor Belt

When it comes to handling grain and agricultural products, a reliable grain conveyor system is crucial for efficient and safe operations. The conveyor belt plays an important role in this process, as it ensures the smooth and continuous movement of grains from one point to another. Having the right belt […]
Published: Jan 24, 2024 by Krissy Ohnstad
GEAPS Exchange

The People Behind the Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo

Stepping on the expo show floor at GEAPS Exchange, there is a lot to take in. There are old friends, future friends, companies you’ve come to rely on and companies who might amaze you with their products and advances. There are Innovation Stations offering free education sessions on topics relevant […]
Published: Jan 22, 2024 by Krissy Ohnstad