Annual report highlights efforts in sustainability at Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.-based company.

Reuters reports deal is for 100,000 tonnes, with first shipment set for first week of August.

Millions will be invested in modernizing the grain silos.

Attendees heard from industry professionals on the second day of the council’s summer meeting.

Mercaris finds 56% of organic farmers changed planting due to weather.

CFO to retire December 2019.

Speakers Bureau allows members to organize speakers by topic, cost and travel regions.

Council also welcomes new CEO at 59th annual meeting.

Despite delays due to weather, plantings rise by 3% over last year.

Company says new efforts reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 3,779 tons, diverted 80,000 pounds of waste from landfill.