GSI Offers Product Solutions for Tight Margins

GSI's Senior Product Manager discusses new conditioning products at Commodity Classic

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:10am

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GSI, a leading provider of agricultural equipment and solutions, recently showcased its new conditioning products at the Commodity Classic event in San Antonio, Texas. In an interview, the company's Senior Product Manager for Conditioning Products, Alan Lockwood, discussed how these solutions can help farmers navigate the tight profit margins expected this year.

Why it matters

With commodity prices and input costs fluctuating, farmers are facing tighter profit margins. GSI's new conditioning products aim to help improve efficiency and reduce costs, which could be crucial for many agricultural operations this year.

The details

During the interview, Lockwood highlighted GSI's latest innovations in grain conditioning technology. These include improved moisture sensors, automated control systems, and energy-efficient drying units. Lockwood explained how these products can help farmers optimize their post-harvest processes, reduce waste, and lower energy consumption.

  • The interview took place during the Commodity Classic event in San Antonio, Texas, earlier this month (March 2026).

The players

Corryn La Rue

A reporter who interviewed Alan Lockwood at the Commodity Classic event.

Alan Lockwood

The Senior Product Manager for Conditioning Products at GSI, a leading provider of agricultural equipment and solutions.

GSI

A company that provides a wide range of agricultural equipment and solutions, including grain conditioning products.

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What they’re saying

“With the tight margins farmers are facing this year, our new conditioning products can help them improve efficiency and reduce costs throughout their post-harvest operations.”

— Alan Lockwood, Senior Product Manager for Conditioning Products

What’s next

GSI plans to showcase its new conditioning products at upcoming industry events and work closely with farmers to understand their specific needs and challenges.

The takeaway

As farmers navigate tight profit margins, GSI's innovative conditioning solutions can help improve efficiency, reduce waste, and lower energy consumption in post-harvest operations, providing a valuable tool to support agricultural operations.