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.

Prices for hard red winter wheat and corn were higher but soybean values were lower.

In 2016, the U.S. requested a WTO review over China’s domestic support practices.

Shipments rose 74% in the first four months of the 2018-19 marketing year.

Company says it is time for change in leadership.