Did you know? Transportation incidents, including tractor rollovers and roadway collisions, are the leading cause of work-related fatalities among farmers and farm workers. As farm equipment grows larger and operations become more spread out, traveling on public roads is not

Having a great turnout today at the Illinois State Ag career fair! We've been happy to get to know all of the Redbirds interested in learning more about the grain and feed industry!

Calling all WIU School of Agriculture leathernecks! We are here to share more information on the grain & feed industry and our scholarship program! Stop by our table if you like $$ for college! 🐾 #wiu #agscholarships

The GFAI office phones may be extra busy today with early Convention exhibitor calls. If you’re trying to reach us about something other than Convention booths, please email Jeff, Amanda, or Cali — we’ll return your call as soon as the lines clear up! #GFAIConvention #GFAI2026

Farm Safety During Harvest Season – Grain Storage 🌾 Grain storage can be a danger area. It's an area that's often accessed during busy times, when staff are fatigued and deadlines are tight. Silos pose a number of risks that need to be managed to ensure safe handling of grain.

Join us Feb 15–17, 2026 in St. Louis for GFAI’s Annual Convention & Trade Show! Hear top speakers, explore industry innovations, and connect with peers. Earlybird registration is OPEN—log in for member pricing! #GFAI2026

Congratulations to the 2024-25 winners of our CPKC Grain Elevator of the Year awards: G3 Canada in Colonsay, SK and Bartlett Grain in Jacksonville, IL! Recognized for top-tier safety and efficient railcar loading, these elevators raise the standard for reliable grain movement

USDA Sec. Rollins announced enrollment for SDRP Stage 2 + applications for MLP & OFSCLP. FSA webinars happening today & tomorrow—registration required: gfai.org/press-release.…

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-conventio…

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!

Grain Bin Entrapment: Statistics, Causes & Prevention #Grain #GrainBinSafety #farm #farming westsidesalvage.com/grain-entrapme…

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

This morning we held our Annual Business Meeting, Scholarship Ceremony, and welcomed our Keynote Speaker, Motivational Speaker ! #GFAI2026

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

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

We were pleased to welcome Matt Makens, Makens Weather to his present on weather + climate and Jacqui Fatka with CoBank for an economic outlook! #GFAI2026

A pleasure to visit with Dept. of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden. He spoke today at Grain and Feed Association of IL annual convention. FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio

Today we had the pleasure of hosting Dept. of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Vaden for our closing session. Great discussion and opportunity for our members to ask questions!

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!