Was longtime grain, rail industry executive.

Weaker exports to EU were offset by gains in China and Vietnam.

Builds on existing distribution collaboration.

Will open up competition for transporting government-tendered wheat.

It is available to any company involved in the grain industry.

 
Despite droughts and other challenges, it is the country’s second largest agricultural sector.

Transportation bottlenecks have been a big obstacle over the past 18 months.

Joins company’s senior management team.

Company planning $2 million in upgrades at North Dakota facility.

Totals are estimated at 1.1 million tonnes.