NORTH AMERICA – ADM, a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, has announced the rollout of Digital Grain Elevator’s FOB Ag Logistics Platform at multiple grain origination locations across the United States and Canada, with further expansions planned throughout North America.

The FOB Ag platform serves as an all-in-one mobile tool designed to simplify grain delivery logistics, offering digital dispatch capabilities, real-time delivery tracking, and an invoicing system that removes the need for traditional paperwork.

According to ADM, producers and carriers can now utilize digital dispatch functions to quickly request trucks while receiving real-time updates on delivery locations and expected arrival times.

 “The successful implementation of this technology across a broad part of our North American footprint is already helping us work with our partners to simplify and streamline the work we do together,” stated Alicia Ralston, ADM’s vice president of digital transformation.

This partnership is expected to improve efficiency across ADM’s network by expediting delivery timelines and enhancing invoicing accuracy.

The logistics platform is currently active in ADM’s eastern regions, including Decatur, Illinois; Toledo, Ohio; and Evansville, Indiana.

ADM also continues its collaboration with Farmer Business Network (FBN) through the Gradable platform, which encourages sustainable grain practices.

This initiative supports over 12 million enrolled acres by enabling farmers to document regenerative practices, adding verifiable value to grain through sustainable certifications and carbon metrics.

Aaron Secrest, CEO of Digital Grain Elevator, Inc., emphasized that “simplifying dispatch, tracking shipments, digital ticket integration, and automated invoicing” marks a significant advancement in agricultural transportation.

ADM’s commitment to sustainability and digitization exemplifies the growing trend in agribusiness to integrate technological advancements that streamline operations and respond to the rising demand for sustainable agricultural practices.

Recently, ADM and Farmers Business Network (FBN) announced the formation of a joint venture to expand the Gradable platform and advance sustainable farming practices in the USA.

This initiative aims to enhance digital technology in sustainable farming and commodities processing, making it easier for farmers and buyers to engage in eco-friendly practices.

ADM, a global food processing and commodities trading corporation, and FBN, a leading B2B marketplace in agriculture, have come together to leverage Gradable’s capabilities. 

According to Greg Morris, President of ADM’s Ag Services and Oilseeds business, “ADM’s regenerative agriculture efforts enrolled more than 2.8 million acres last year, and we know that’s just the beginning. The continued expansion of this work requires a strong technology platform that enables farmers to participate easily and provides farm-level data for grain buyers and end customers.

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