Bacres Grain, Managed by Group Solum, Signs Agreement with ADM to Expand Grain Marketing Access in Southwestern Ontario

Group Solum today announced that Bacres Grain, a grain elevator it manages in Alvinston, Ontario, has signed an agreement with ADM (NYSE: ADM) for ADM to purchase and market corn, soybeans, and wheat delivered to the facility. The arrangement takes effect this October.

As farmers ourselves, we understand what it means to have reliable options when it comes time to sell a crop. That's what drove this partnership. Under the agreement, Bacres Grain retains full ownership and operation of the elevator, while ADM brings its processing, logistics, and export network to the table. Growers delivering to Alvinston will have access to a broader set of buyers and markets, both within Ontario and internationally, through a facility they already trust.

"Partnering with ADM is something we're genuinely proud of. Bacres Grain has always been committed to the farmers in this region, and this agreement is a direct extension of that. We're expanding what we can offer, and we're doing it alongside one of the strongest names in the grain business."

- Michaela Tessemaker, General Manager, Group Solum

"We're pleased to work with Bacres Grain to expand opportunities for growers in southwestern Ontario," said Chad Quinlan, ADM's Division Manager for Ontario Grain. "ADM's processing and logistics networks help connect farmers to new markets around the world, and we look forward to working with farmers in and around Alvinston to market their grain and strengthen their businesses."

Farmers interested in delivering corn, soybeans, or wheat to the Alvinston elevator, or looking for information on pricing and contracting, can contact:

Andrew Kozak and Kaitlyn Lajoie

519-972-8100

Andrew.Kozak@adm.com

Kaitlyn.Lajoie@adm.com

About Group Solum

Group Solum is an Ontario-based agricultural management company with farming roots going back to 1975. The company oversees a portfolio of agriculture-driven businesses across grain marketing, fertilizer distribution, transportation, and equipment manufacturing.

About Bacres Grain

Bacres Grain, managed by Group Solum, is a grain elevator in Alvinston, Ontario, owned and operated by two 3rd generation farmers with deep roots in the local community. The elevator serves corn, soybean, and wheat growers across southwestern Ontario, with a focus on reliable service and straightforward grain marketing.

About ADM

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. We're a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry's broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We're a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We're a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new bio-based consumer and industrial solutions. And we're leading in business-driven sustainability efforts that support a strong agricultural sector, resilient supply chains, and a vast and growing bioeconomy. Learn more at www.adm.com.

About ADM in Canada

Since 1927, ADM has connected Canadian farmers to customers both in Canada and around the globe with a value chain that starts at the farm gate and ends on the store shelf. ADM's Canadian team is almost a thousand strong, and its footprint includes oilseed processing, wheat milling and starch, and feed mills for production animals and pets.

Media Contact

Michaela Tessemaker

Group Solum

michaela.t@groupsolum.com

+1 (587) 999-5280

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