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Greenstone Affirms Development and Ongoing Support of CINCH for Intellego Customers

Central Marketing — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:16:44 +0000

Clarifying CINCH platform ownership, development, and long-term support through a collaborative, customer-focused approach as Dynamics GP evolves

May 4, 2026 – Alpharetta, GA – Greenstone Systems reaffirmed today their long-term commitment to the CINCH platform for Intellego users.

CINCH has always been developed, maintained, and supported by Greenstone. While some customers may recognize the name Intellego, that product was a white-labeled version of CINCH. As market messaging shifts, Greenstone is clarifying that the CINCH platform remains fully available, supported, and independent.

We are committed to having CINCH be a part of your business now and in the future. CINCH is not going away, and customers are not required to move to a new system in the near future.

Customers retain their license rights and working directly with Greenstone may reduce their overall costs. We want users to have accurate information so they can make confident, informed decisions about their business systems.

Mary Friedrichsen Tangen, Vice President of Business Solutions at Greenstone

CINCH Remains Fully Supported and Available

Greenstone confirmed that CINCH continues to be actively maintained and enhanced. Customers with active support and maintenance agreements can continue using the platform without disruption.

For Intellego users, no system change is required. Since Intellego has always been powered by Greenstone’s CINCH platform, customers can maintain continuity simply by working directly with Greenstone.

Greenstone also addressed Microsoft’s previously announced Dynamics GP lifecycle milestones. Microsoft has stated that product enhancements, regulatory updates (including tax updates), and technical support will end on December 31, 2029, followed by the end of security updates and patches on April 30, 2031 for customers on a current enhancement plan. Despite these timelines, Dynamics GP and CINCH will continue to operate. Greenstone will provide ongoing support beyond Microsoft’s end-of-support dates, help ensure customers maintain stability, continuity, and a clear path forward.

Greenstone encourages organizations to take a proactive approach to their ERP strategy and have outlined a strategic path forward for customers. Options include:

Extending the life of Dynamics GP through cloud migration

Optimizing current system performance

Staying current on supported versions for extended longevity

Our role is to support each customer’s success. We take a collaborative approach, working alongside our customers as their businesses evolve, continually advancing our solutions to meet their changing needs and position them for long-term success.

Mary Friedrichsen Tangen, Vice President of Business Solutions at Greenstone

Learn more about CINCH and how Greenstone supports ethanol companies on the Greenstone website.

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About Greenstone Systems

Greenstone delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to agribusinesses. Greenstone holds a significant share of the U.S. grain origination software market, serving over 400 customers and over 5,000 ERP users. With over 30 years in the marketplace, its products provide the stability, consistency, and innovation agribusinesses need to grow and remain profitable. Greenstone is part of the Cultura Technologies family, owned by Constellation Software, Inc. (CSI), a global specialist in vertical market software.

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About Cultura Technologies

Cultura brings together people, businesses, and technologies focused on building a thriving and resilient agri-food system. Globally, our insights help enable better decision-making across the entire food supply. For more information, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.

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How Modern Ethanol Plants Turn Data Into Margin Protection

Central Marketing — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:41:44 +0000

Ethanol production has always been a tight-margin business. Today’s volatility raises the stakes and creates new opportunities for producers that can respond quickly.

Corn prices move. Energy costs shift. Ethanol demand changes with policy, exports, and market conditions. Carbon intensity requirements add another layer of complexity — and another path to competitive advantage.

In this environment, operational efficiency still matters, but it is no longer enough on its own. The modern ethanol plant must use connected data to guide faster decisions, strengthen control, and protect margins.

Margin Visibility Is the Competitive Advantage

When margins narrow, speed and visibility become essential.

Producers need fast answers to critical questions:

What is our crush margin right now?
How is grain quality affecting yield?
Are we seeing shrink between scale tickets and inventory?
How are co-products influencing overall profitability?

When those answers live in spreadsheets or disconnected systems, decision-making slows down. Slow decisions can quietly erode profitability.

Plants that unify grain accounting, contracts, inventory, production, and financials can respond faster and with greater confidence. That visibility gives teams the power to act sooner, reduce uncertainty, and improve margin protection.

Why Disconnected Data Slows Decisions

In many plants, operational and financial data still sit in separate systems. Teams often reconcile scale activity manually. Inventory adjustments appear at month-end. Reports reflect what has already happened rather than what is happening now.

That gap limits visibility at the exact moment leaders need it most.

Modern ethanol plants are closing those gaps by connecting data across the business. When systems work together, teams spend less time chasing numbers and more time improving performance.

How Modern Plants Connect Operations and Finance

Connected operations create stronger business decisions.

When inbound grain automatically updates contracts, inventory reflects near real-time positions, and financials tie directly to plant activity, leadership gains clearer insight into plant performance.

That clarity turns data into action. And action supports faster decisions, stronger control, and better margins.

From the scale house to the C-suite, connected visibility helps teams align on the same numbers and priorities.

Connected visibility helps ethanol producers make faster, margin-focused decisions with greater confidence.

Why Technology is Now a Strategic Asset

Ethanol producers are managing more than production. They are also navigating carbon-intensity tracking, compliance documentation, and increasingly stringent reporting requirements.

In that environment, accurate and traceable data becomes a business advantage.

Disconnected systems increase risk, introduce delays, and make reporting harder. Integrated systems create consistency, control, and confidence.

The plants best positioned for long-term success will treat data infrastructure as a strategic asset — not just back-office software. Modern technology now plays a direct role in protecting margins, supporting compliance, and enabling smarter growth.

How AGRIS Supports Ethanol Producers

To protect margins in a volatile market, ethanol producers need connected systems built for agribusiness.

AGRIS unifies grain accounting, scale integration, contracts, inventory, and financials into a single platform. This helps ethanol plants achieve:

Near real-time visibility into grain and inventory positions

Fewer manual reconciliations

Stronger reporting accuracy

Faster, margin-focused decision-making

For ethanol producers looking to strengthen visibility, improve control, and support profitability, AGRIS delivers the connected foundation modern plants need.

Explore our solutions designed specifically for ethanol producers.

Visit our Ethanol Solutions page to learn more.

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Compliance, Contracts, Confidence: Strengthening Ethanol Operations

Central Marketing — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:31:33 +0000

Ethanol production moves fast — and precision drives performance. Between dynamic feedstock costs, changing markets, and rising regulatory expectations, producers have more opportunity than ever to strengthen efficiency and compliance. As operations grow and data sources expand, one factor determines success: keeping everything connected, compliant, and under control.

When systems align, ethanol producers gain clarity, consistency, and confidence across every process.

Connected Compliance Creates Control

From sustainability reporting to accurate contract settlements and audit readiness, ethanol producers manage a web of requirements. Every movement of grain, every gallon produced, and every co-product sold must link to precise financial data.

When systems are disconnected, compliance becomes harder. However, producers can turn compliance into a competitive advantage with connected systems. Integrated platforms synchronize data automatically, enabling accurate, timely reports and smooth audits — giving teams confidence and control.

Contracts and Margins, Working Together

Contracts define profitability — covering everything from incoming grain purchases to co-product sales. Managing them manually or across multiple systems increases risk and slows visibility.

Centralized systems transform that process. They provide real-time insight into inventory, settlements, and margins, so ethanol producers can act faster, reduce errors, and make smarter financial decisions.

Where AGRIS Fits In

That’s exactly what AGRIS delivers.

For over 40 years, AGRIS has served as the trusted ERP and accounting backbone for leading agribusinesses. Purpose-built for agriculture, AGRIS unites accounting, contract management, and compliance reporting on one connected platform.

With AGRIS, ethanol producers can:

Protect margins with real-time visibility into grain, ethanol, and co-product inventory
Simplify compliance through automated reporting and audit-ready records
Accelerate settlements to strengthen cash flow and reduce delays
Eliminate manual reconciliation across contracts, scales, and financials
Scale confidently across multiple plants and locations

AGRIS acts as the intelligent core of your ethanol operation — connecting data across financials, inventory, and contracts so your back office performs as efficiently as your production floor.

Operate with Confidence

In today’s ethanol market, confidence comes from control — control over data, compliance, and profitability. With AGRIS, ethanol producers can run smarter, operate cleaner, and grow confidently, knowing every number is accurate and every process is connected.

Ready to bring more accuracy and control to your ethanol back office? Let’s chat!

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Windows 10 Support Has Ended

Central Marketing — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:02:25 +0000

What Greenstone Customers Need to Know

As of October 15, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. The operating system will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support from Microsoft, marking a significant transition for businesses worldwide. It also affects how Greenstone develops, tests, and supports our products.

How This Change Affects Greenstone Products

With Microsoft closing the Windows 10 chapter, Greenstone no longer tests product versions on that platform. Our team remains committed to assisting customers running older hardware or software, but upgrading to a supported system will be essential for optimal performance and security.

The following Greenstone products are affected by this change:

AGRIS

Rapids

Insight CRM

Greenstone Agents and Services – including Mobile App, MyGrower, Rapids, and Insight

AgroGuide Blender Controls

AttachToo Storage

Connect2 – John Deere Multi-use accounts (formerly Farmplan)

OneWeigh

BulkWeigh

Binsight

OneFreight

Store Manager

CINCH and related products

Greenstone’s Ongoing Commitment to Support

Before October 15, Greenstone provided complete testing and support for all Windows 10 systems. Now that Microsoft support has ended, our Customer Support team will still assist with issues related to AGRIS workstations and other affected products.

If an issue appears connected to Windows 10 hardware, compatibility, or security, our team may recommend upgrading to a supported Windows version to ensure fast and effective troubleshooting.

Next Steps: Keep Your Systems Future-Ready

If your business is still running Windows 10, now is the perfect time to plan your upgrade. Moving to a supported Windows version helps protect your systems, maintain compatibility with Greenstone solutions, and take advantage of ongoing improvements and new features.

Contact us to explore your upgrade options. We’ll help you choose the best path to keep your business secure, supported, and ready for what’s next.

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Agribusiness Software for Ethanol Producers: 5 Key Factors to Consider

Central Marketing — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:54:04 +0000

Choosing the right agribusiness software for ethanol producers can transform your operation—boosting efficiency, protecting margins, ensuring compliance, and providing clearer visibility into inventory and production. The decision can feel overwhelming with so many new ethanol software solutions entering the market. The key is to align the software with your long-term goals and carefully evaluate each option.

Why Choosing the Right Ethanol Software Matters

Ethanol plants operate in a fast-moving, margin-sensitive environment. Software designed specifically for ethanol producers can streamline feedstock procurement, ethanol production tracking, and co-product sales. It can also reduce compliance risks and deliver real-time performance reporting. The right system doesn’t just support day-to-day operations—it positions your ethanol business for sustainable growth and improved financial management.

5 Key Factors for Ethanol Producers When Selecting Software

Before diving into the details, here are the 5 essential factors ethanol producers should evaluate when choosing agribusiness software:

Focus on ROI, not just cost
Prioritize customer support backed by industry expertise
Ensure seamless technology integration
Choose a scalable, future-proof solution
Look for real-time reporting and analytics

1. Focus on ROI, Not Just Cost

While cost is always a factor, the real value lies in measurable efficiencies and long-term ROI in ethanol software. The right software solution will help you streamline workflows, reduce risks associated with market volatility, provide workflow transparency, minimize manual tasks, and maximize throughput.

For ethanol producers, this can mean automating daily tasks such as matching feedstock purchases against contracts, tracking ethanol production volumes, or balancing co-product sales with shipments. These efficiencies translate into real margin protection—especially valuable in a volatile commodities market.

2. Prioritize Customer Support Backed by Industry Expertise

Ethanol operations are complex, with unique compliance, blending, and reporting requirements. That’s why your software provider’s support team should feel like an extension of your staff.

Look for providers who resolve issues quickly and understand ethanol compliance software and production processes. Reliable, knowledgeable support minimizes downtime, ensures smooth operations, and provides confidence when onboarding new staff, scaling up capacity, or navigating new regulations.

3. Ensure Seamless Technology Integration

Unlike many new entrants offering standalone ethanol solutions, established providers like Greenstone have proven integration capabilities with accounting systems and logistics tracking tools.

Seamless ethanol software integration reduces duplication, prevents data silos, and ensures compliance reporting is accurate. For ethanol producers, this means smoother coordination between grain origination, ethanol production, and downstream sales—giving you a unified, real-time view of your business.

4. Choose a Scalable, Future-Proof Solution

Your ethanol plant software today won’t look the same five years from now. You may expand capacity, add new sites, diversify product lines, or scale up exports. Your software must be ready to support that growth.

A scalable ethanol plant software platform allows you to standardize processes across facilities, expand transaction volumes, and adapt quickly to new regulatory requirements such as the 45Z Tax Credit and the Big Beautiful Bill. With the right system, you avoid disruptive and costly system changes down the road.

5. Look for Real-Time Reporting and Analytics

Real-time insights are critical in ethanol. Software that delivers accurate reporting across feedstock procurement, production efficiency, energy inputs, and co-product sales gives you the visibility needed to protect margins and improve decision-making.

For example, ethanol data analytics can help you track your corn crush and ethanol crush performance, monitor shifts in your crush margin, and use that data to forecast demand, evaluate hedging strategies, and assess operational efficiency in real time. This data-driven approach ensures your team can pivot quickly when market conditions shift.

Why Partner with an Established Ethanol Software Vendor?

The choice in the ethanol industry isn’t just about software features—it’s also about vendor maturity. Many providers in this space are introducing new ethanol software solutions that lack proven integration, focus narrowly on one aspect of the production cycle, or have limited support resources—making them unreliable long-term.

Greenstone brings decades of experience, established processes, and tested systems that ethanol producers can trust. We’ve guided producers through high- and low-margin cycles, giving us the expertise to help you confidently navigate shifting markets. From implementation to ongoing support, we ensure your investment delivers value today and in the future.

The Bottom Line for Ethanol Producers

Choosing the right ethanol plant software isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about finding a partner who can support your growth, protect your margins, and provide the stability your operation needs in a competitive market. By focusing on ROI, productivity, quality control, support, integration, scalability, and analytics—and by working with an established provider—you’ll be positioned for long-term success.

Ready to optimize your ethanol operation? Contact an account manager today!

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