In its first forecast of the year, ABARES projects a 38% production increase.

John Gates spent 17 years in managerial positions at Kroger.

Country depending on imports to supply growing feed industry.

Organization celebrating centennial.

Country is becoming an increasingly important grain producer and exporter.

Allied Pinnacle operates seven mills and four mixing sites.

It includes 76 silos with a total capacity of 200,000 tonnes.

Company buys remaining stake in grain elevator from General Mills.

Was president from 1962-80, and CEO from 1980-88.

Roman Sonderegger joined the company in 2010.