Grain Journal

08/17/2026

Thank you to the attendees, exhibitors and sponsors who helped make CONVEY’26 the largest event in the conference’s 17-year history.

Beyond the educational sessions and trade show, CONVEY offered an opportunity for professionals to reconnect with longtime colleagues, build new relationships and exchange ideas with others who understand the challenges of the industry. That sense of connection and camaraderie is a big part of what makes the event valuable.

For those looking for more safety and operations information, our recent webinar with CCS Group is now available online. Hayes Guillot explains how drones and ground-penetrating radar can help facilities identify hidden damage, reduce confined space entry and make more informed repair decisions.
Watch the webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDdI2nS2NOg

The July/August issue of Grain Journal is also now available. Its cover story introduces the artists behind the Flagler, Colorado, grain elevator mural and Paint the Plains, an initiative celebrating the agricultural communities and landmarks that continue to shape rural America.

Also arriving is our 29th annual Equipment Catalog. Designed as a year-round resource for grain, feed, milling, seed and biofuels operations, the catalog features more than 350 products and services from 140 trusted industry suppliers.

Read the July/August issue and explore the 2026-27 Equipment Catalog here:
https://ow.ly/5Ytq50ZAAcp

Thank you for making CONVEY’26 one to remember. We look forward to continuing to share the people, ideas and solutions moving the industry forward.

07/30/2026

More than 1,000 reports in one year.

That’s what happened after Joe Mlynek helped launch a companywide near-miss reporting program for an agribusiness company with about 2,500 employees.

In his latest Grain Journal column, Joe shares why near-miss reporting works best when the focus is on learning, not blame. When employees feel comfortable reporting what almost happened, organizations can uncover exposures, share lessons across locations and address hazards before they become incidents.

Next week at CONVEY'26, Joe will bring that same practical safety perspective as part of the Rolling Stock Fall Protection Best Practices panel.

The panel will cover feasible solutions, equipment and training strategies for managing the hazards of accessing railcars and other rolling stock.

Register for CONVEY’26: https://register.conveyconference.com/attendee/

Read Joe’s latest Grain Journal column: https://ow.ly/VEsW50ZtZZW

07/24/2026

Registration is still open for next Tuesday’s webinar.

Internal drone inspections can provide a detailed look at hard-to-reach areas inside a silo while limiting confined-space entry. The technology can also capture information facilities can keep on file and compare over time to support maintenance and repair decisions.

Watch how CCS Group, LLC approaches internal inspections, then join Hayes Guillot for “Inside the Bin, Without the Risk: The Next Era of Grain Inspections.”

📅 Tuesday, July 28
⏰ 11 a.m. CT

Sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017788697812/WN_ffqMqLhHSNSI_w9sX6yUYQ

07/22/2026

The CONVEY’26 exhibit hall will bring together companies offering the tools, technology and expertise that help grain facilities operate more safely and effectively.

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore practical solutions, ask questions and connect directly with industry experts.

CONVEY’26 exhibitors: Comment below with your booth number, what you will be highlighting and why attendees should stop by.

Attending CONVEY’26? Check the comments to start planning which exhibitors you want to visit in Omaha.

📍 Omaha, Nebraska
📅 Aug. 3-5, 2026

Register for CONVEY’26: https://ow.ly/7ieH50ZqPRr

07/17/2026

Grain facilities often run at full speed with little room for unexpected repairs or downtime.

But what is happening inside a bin, silo, tunnel or pit can be difficult to see until the damage becomes more serious.

In our latest Grain Journal article, Hayes Guillot of CCS Group, LLC explains how drones, thermal imaging, lidar and other inspection tools are helping facilities identify hidden concerns, reduce worker exposure and make maintenance decisions based on clearer evidence.

He will take a deeper look at that work during our webinar, “Inside the Bin, Without the Risk,” on July 28 at 11am CDT.

Register for the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017788697812/WN_ffqMqLhHSNSI_w9sX6yUYQ
Read the article: https://www.grainjournal.com/article/1148238/what-are-your-bins-not-showing-you

07/02/2026

The best candidates in the grain industry are often already working.

They are experienced. They have options. And when they sit down for an interview, they are not just asking about the job. They are deciding whether your company is worth betting their time, energy and reputation on.

That makes one common question more important than many leaders realize:

“Why should I work here?”

In his latest Grain Journal column, Mark Waschek, president at Ag 1 Source, explains why answers like “we’ve been around 75 years,” “we’re a market leader” or “we treat people like family” often fall short.

For companies trying to hire and keep experienced grain marketing, operations and commercial talent, a stronger answer can help turn an interview into a real recruiting advantage.

Read the full column: https://ow.ly/7aKv50ZjK20

07/01/2026

Keeping a grain handling, feed manufacturing or processing facility running safely has never been more complex.

As the latest Grain Journal article puts it, “identifying risk before it becomes an incident has become just as important as responding when something goes wrong.”

Take a look at a few of the conversations happening at CONVEY’26, then read the full article to make the case for why the premier safety show belongs on your calendar.

Register for CONVEY’26: https://register.conveyconference.com/attendee/

Read the article: https://www.grainjournal.com/article/1147273/make-the-case-for-convey26

06/26/2026

Grain safety is built on the details people notice before something goes wrong.

In his latest Grain Journal column, Joe Mlynek of Progressive Safety Solutions explains why understanding Class II hazardous locations and using properly rated electrical equipment matter in combustible dust environments.

You can read Joe’s safety insight in every issue of Grain Journal — and this August, you can hear from him at CONVEY’26.

Joe will be part of the Rolling Stock Fall Protection Best Practices panel, where safety professionals will discuss feasible solutions, equipment and training strategies for managing the unique hazards of accessing railcars and other rolling stock.

If safety, maintenance or operations are part of your role, CONVEY’26 is where you’ll want to be. The premier safety event brings together the people, topics and solutions shaping safer, more efficient facilities.

Early Bird Discount Pricing Expires June 30!
Register for CONVEY’26: https://ow.ly/ib4W50ZhhmJ

Read Joe’s latest Grain Journal column: https://www.grainjournal.com/article/1136557/hazardous-electrical-locations-understanding-equals-prevention

06/24/2026

Safety is changing. CONVEY’26 is where the grain industry gets ready.

For grain, feed and processing professionals, the conversations happening now around safety, compliance, technology and operations are too important to miss.

CONVEY’26 brings those conversations together in one place, giving attendees the chance to hear from industry experts, compare ideas with peers and bring practical strategies back to their facilities.

If safety is part of your role, this is where you’ll want to be.

Join us Aug. 3-5 in Omaha, Neb.

Early bird pricing ends June 30.
Register here: https://ow.ly/iPZn50Zgpe4

06/18/2026

Great conversation from the Whole Grain Podcast with James Lenz and Hayes Guillot of CCS Group, LLC, who will also be leading our upcoming Grain Journal webinar, “Inside the Bin, Without the Risk.”

They discuss how drone inspections, thermal imaging, GPR and LiDAR are helping grain facilities uncover hidden risks, improve safety and make smarter maintenance decisions without disrupting operations.
Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/gbXAX6Wf

Then join us for a deeper look at how modern inspection technology is helping facilities move from reactive repairs to proactive asset management.

Register for the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3117788697957/WN_ffqMqLhHSNSI_w9sX6yUYQ

🚁 What if you could uncover hidden risks and make smarter maintenance decisions—without disrupting operations? On the latest Whole Grain Podcast, James Lenz talks with Hayes Guillot of CCS Group, LLC about how drone inspections, thermal imaging, GPR, and LiDAR are helping grain facilities improve safety, identify issues earlier, and make more informed maintenance decisions.

🎧 Tune in to learn how modern inspection technology is helping facilities move from reactive repairs to proactive asset management.

🎙️ Listen and subscribe: https://www.geaps.com/news-publications/whole-grain-podcast/seeing-what-youve-been-missing-how-modern-inspection-technology-is-transforming-grain-facilities/