The U.S. grain industry is experiencing a transportation paradox in 2026. Grain demand remains strong, exports are healthy, and railroads, barges, and ports continue moving large volumes. Yet across the supply chain, transportation costs are climbing and bottlenecks are becoming increasingly difficult to manage. For grain handlers, elevators, processors, and exporters, the challenge is no […]
As we pause this Memorial Day, all of us at Control Chief Corporation want to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer. It is a day set aside to reflect on the sacrifices made by […]
The LCFA Fire Expo has become one of the premier fire service trade shows in the Northeast, bringing together firefighters, EMS professionals, rescue personnel, apparatus manufacturers, and vendors from across the country. Hosted by the Lancaster County Firemen’s Association, the show combines hands-on training, live demos, networking, and a massive expo floor packed with the […]
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Employees at Control Chief Corporation once again stepped away from their desks and workstations for a few hours of friendly competition—and a meaningful cause. The company recently hosted its annual Masters Week Putting Contest, raising funds this year to benefit Kids and Cancer which supports children battling cancer and helps ease the burden on their […]
If you’re heading to FDIC International 2026, you already know—this isn’t just another trade show. It’s the biggest, most hands-on, most relationship-driven event in the fire and EMS world. From April 20–25, 2026, thousands of firefighters, officers, EMS professionals, and industry leaders will gather in Indianapolis for a week that’s equal parts training, innovation, and […]
Grain markets opened lower this morning following a major report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). While acreage estimates, stock levels, and global influences all played a role, the bigger story isn’t just the numbers—it’s the growing uncertainty behind them. Watch the Full Market Breakdown Below is the full video discussion that breaks down today’s […]
As we head into the Easter weekend, we wanted to share a quick update on our holiday schedule. Control Chief will be closed on Friday, April 3 (Good Friday) to allow our team time to observe the holiday and spend time with family. We will reopen on Monday, April 6 at 8:00 AM and resume […]
Grain markets may be on the edge of something bigger. Between rising fertilizer costs, global energy disruptions, and shifting market structures, analysts are starting to talk about a potential agricultural bull cycle—one that could reshape pricing, planting decisions, and grain movement over the next year. This also builds on the same broader pressure we covered […]
The grain markets are watching the Middle East for a reason. In several recent market updates, Standard Grain has been pointing to the same underlying issue: when war disrupts energy and fertilizer flows, the effects do not stay overseas for long. They start showing up in fuel, fertilizer, acreage decisions, grain pricing, and eventually in […]