Top 10 North American Grain Majors 2023
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — These are the Top 10 Grain Majors in terms of licensed grain storage capacity in North America, according to Sosland Publishing’s 2023 Grain & Milling Annual.
Top 10 North American Grain Majors 2023
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1. ADM
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, US
Total grain facilities: 383
Total licensed grain storage: 455,870,947 bushels
In their own words: “ADM’s purpose is to unlock the power of nature, to enrich the quality of life. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.” – adm.com
2. CHS, Inc.
Headquarters: St. Paul, Minnesota, US
Total grain facilities: 230
Total licensed grain storage: 403,010,500 bushels
In their own words: “CHS is a diversified global agribusiness cooperative owned by farmers and local cooperatives across the United States. Our 10,000-plus dedicated employees around the globe have a singular purpose: Creating connections to empower agriculture. We help drive sustainable growth for our owners and customers with a strong, efficient supply chain, access to global markets, and exceptional products and services.” – chsinc.com
3.The Gavilon-Group
Headquarters: Omaha, Nebraska, US
Total grain facilities: 106
Total licensed grain storage: 350,122,000 bushels
In their own words: “At Gavilon — A Viterra Company — we believe in the power of connection. We are part of a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connecting producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable, and quality-controlled agricultural products. Combining our local presence with our global network of destination markets, Gavilon has built strategic relationships with producers and consumers of grain, food, and feed ingredients.” – gavilon.com
4.Cargill
Headquarters: Wayzata, Minnesota, US
Total grain facilities: 196
Total licensed grain storage: 348,016,000 bushels
In their own words: “Cargill helps the world’s food system work for you. We connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients and families with daily essentials — from the foods they eat to the floors they walk on. Our 160,000 team members around the world innovate with purpose, empowering our partners and communities as we work to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, sustainable way.” – cargill.com
5.CGB Enterprises
Headquarters: Covington, Louisiana, US
Total grain facilities: 127
Total licensed grain storage: 276,101,000 bushels
In their own words: “CGB Enterprises Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Consolidated Grain and Barge Co., operates a vast network of grain facilities across the Midwest. In addition to grain facilities, CGB Enterprises, Inc. has dedicated operations in logistics and transportation (CTLC), agri-finance (AGRIfinancial Services), soybean processing, producer risk management and other related businesses. CGB Enterprises Inc. has grown into a diverse and innovative organization delivering solutions that include everything from buying, storing, selling and shipping of agricultural products, to global supply chain solutions.” – cgb.com
6. The Andersons
Headquarters: Maumee, Ohio, US
Total grain facilities: 81
Total licensed grain storage: 185,178,075 bushels
In their own words: “The Andersons, Inc. is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company.” – andersonsinc.com
7.NEW Cooperative
Headquarters: Fort Dodge, Iowa, US
Total grain facilities: 55
Total licensed grain storage: 172,474,000 bushels
In their own words: “Together, our Iowa farmers buy better and sell better. Every crop year they can capitalize on the ability to produce more efficiently, too. Knowledgeable employees attracted by our vision and sense of mission help NEW Cooperative customers know what’s merely inventive and which innovations make strong economic sense. As a result, we’re always achieving something NEW!” – newcoop.com
8.Attebury Grain
Headquarters: Amarillo, Texas, US
Total grain facilities: 78
Total licensed grain storage: 165,613,500 bushels
In their own words: “For almost seven decades, agricultural producers have depended on Attebury Grain, LLC for warehousing, merchandising, and logistics support. Our service and solutions are founded on a partnership with our customers to feed a growing and hungry world in sustainable ways. Over the years, a calculated expansion plan has allowed us to continually offer new markets to our customers and position Attebury Grain as a leader in innovation within the ever-changing grain industry.” – attebury.com
9.Heartland Co-Op
Headquarters: West Des Moines, Iowa, US
Total grain facilities: 72
Total licensed grain storage: 164,856,000 bushels
In their own words: “Helping farmers market profitably is a commitment Heartland takes very seriously. Our grain department represents a complex network of storage and terminal shipping facilities dispersed throughout the landscape of central / east-central Iowa. It is Heartland’s objective to offer fast, easy access to a variety of grain markets that drive competitive grain bids for our patrons.” – heartlandcoop.com.
10.Landus
Headquarters: Des Moines, Iowa, US
Total grain facilities: 56
Total licensed grain storage: 152,686,000 bushels
In their own words: “As a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in Iowa, Landus elevates and uplifts thousands of farmers in communities throughout rural America. By activating the power of data to connect key contributors across the ag supply chain, we’re helping farmers build sustainable and profitable businesses and activating a more secure food and fuel future for farmers and consumers alike.” – landuscooperative.com
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