Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance

SAVE THE DATE We're jumping with joy to announce that the next Transportation Go! will be in ChicaGO April 15-16, 2026! Thanks to Illinois Soybean Association Executive Director John Lumpe for helping us share the news!

In a tumultuous political climate, we are extremely appreciative that Daniel Maffei with the Federal Maritime Commission and Robert Primus with the Surface Transportation Board took time out of their busy schedules to answer the burning questions of Transportation Go! attendees this morning. #TransportationGo25

Day one is complete and we can't wait to kick off day two of Transportation Go! Check out today's agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gbdx-bG7

Transportation Go! is officially underway in Minneapolis! We're proud to bring together the industry's top stakeholders. Hear from our Executive Director Randy Duckworth on why this event is so important:

Transportation Go! is officially in session! We can't wait for all of the learning that'll happen during the next two days! #TransportationGo25

SSGA reelected three directors and elected officers at its annual meeting in Minneapolis. Bryan Severs, an Illinois farmer representing the Illinois Soybean Association, was tabbed to chair SSGA. Jake Noll of Richland IFC, Inc. was elected vice chair and Jordan Atchison of PURIS will serve as secretary/treasurer. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMEhJqJ2

Our annual meeting is underway! The day started with a presentation from John Mann of Grand Farm about technologies in ag. USSEC Chair Janna Fritz presented an activity update, followed by an international programs report from our Manager of Strategic Programs Shane Frederick.

We're looking forward to putting the transportation conversation in drive at Transportation Go! this week! Thanks to Red River Farm Network for this story highlighting the event: https://lnkd.in/dQZtKXGp Learn more about Transportation Go! here: https://lnkd.in/gCaKtceu

We look forward to hearing from John Mann on Tuesday at our annual meeting! John manages startup and investor programs at Grand Farm, focusing on partnerships, startup plots, and emerging agricultural technologies. John will present insights on new technologies in agriculture, especially in the non-GMO sector. Read more about our annual meeting and its affiliated event, Transportation Go!: https://lnkd.in/gbdx-bG7

Gary Williams, director of transportation & regulatory affairs, attended TPM this week to learn, listen and educate. TPM is the premier conference for the trans-Pacific and global container shipping and logistics community. The sessions were standing room only, especially those about tariffs! Gary also reconnected with Ken Eriksen, a speaker at our recent IP Summit in Honolulu.