Storing grain on the farm is a good way to increase marketing flexibility. On the other hand, building grain storage isn’t free – so how long would it take for would-be new storage structures to pay ...

Ely’s grain elevator in Guide Rock, Nebraska, is shown on Oct. 10, 2025. The elevator has a capacity of over 1 million bushels across 15 bins, two flat storage buildings and a new temporary bunker.

An Iowa farmer walks past damaged grain bins following a 2020 derecho. Farmers across the Midwest have seen their grain bins destroyed or damaged in recent years by tornadoes, derechos and other ...

Having more on-farm grain storage can give farmers flexibility in marketing their crops and allow for more efficiency during harvest time. University of Missouri Extension Ag Engineer Jim Crawford ...

Work progresses on a grain elevator in Loda owned by the Rust family. Our Communities Editor Work progresses on a grain elevator in Loda owned by the Rust family. To subscribe, click here. Want to ...

MACOMB, Ill. — Local elevators across the state are working hard to free up as much bin space as possible before combines start rolling. With a large amount of last year’s grain still in the bin and ...