PENDLETON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pendleton Grain Growers (PGG), a member-owned agricultural marketing and supply cooperative serving the farming communities of Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington, announced today a marketing agreement with McCoy Grain Terminal, LLC (MGT) to market 100 percent of PGG’s grain handle.
PGG maintains a commitment to continuously advancing expertise and resources to provide the most competitive bids to their members. As a result of this agreement, members now will benefit from:
- Improved market access and merchandising expertise
- Access to MGT’s 50-60 million bushel marketing alliance
- More competitive bids, efficiencies and reduced fees
“We want to encourage our membership to start capitalizing on the resources now available to them through this agreement, said Rick Jacobson, general manager, PGG. “This is a great way for our growers to receive the most competitive bid while reducing exposure to risk and fees.”
MGT is a partnership of the Pacific Northwest Farmers’ Cooperative (PNW), Cooperative Agricultural Producers, Inc., (CoAg) and Mid-Columbia Producers. With the addition of PGG, MGT will market grain from over 70 country storage elevators, 11 with rail loading capabilities, eight river terminals (three on the Snake River; five on the Columbia River), and a shuttle loading facility with capacity for 110 cars.
“Through our agreement with PGG, we now have the opportunity to provide greater collaboration and efficiencies across all aspects of the 2015 Harvest Season,” said Bud Riedner, general manager, MGT.”
PGG will continue offering all marketing services at their grower trading desk at the Pendleton facility. Growers can learn more about benefits of the marketing agreement by contacting PGG’s Marketing Department, Jason Middleton JMiddleton@pggcountry.com, or calling 541-278-5018.
About Pendleton Grain Growers
Founded in 1929, Pendleton Grain Growers is a member-owned agricultural marketing and supply cooperative serving the farming communities of Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington. PGG’s mission is to deliver quality agricultural products and services at a competitive price to its cooperative members and customers with superior service. PGG has 67 employees and 1,850 members.
