Local grain elevators serve as critical hubs for farmers, providing storage and market access for crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat. They offer cash bids, which are daily price quotes for purchasing grain directly from producers, reflecting local supply, demand, and market trends. These bids help farmers decide when to sell, balancing immediate cash flow needs with potential price fluctuations. Elevators also facilitate grain handling, drying, and transportation, supporting the agricultural economy. Our list is not all inclusive but gives you a place to being research and marketing your grain. Also if you would like to include your state or gain market to the list contact us.

Illinois Grain Markets

• Topflight Grain Cooperative Central Illinois facilities in Bement, Milmine, Monticello; state-licensed grain dealer
• The Equity Elevators in Effingham, Horace, Strasburg; rail access via CN and CSX
• Ludlow Co-Op Elevator Company 11 locations including Ludlow, Paxton; serves Ford, Iroquois, Champaign counties
• Farmers Grain Company of Central Illinois Locations in Latham, Chestnut, Warrensburg; contact: (217) 796-3513 for Chestnut
• Grainland Farmers Cooperative 9 facilities in Armington, Benson, El Paso, etc.; merged from Roanoke and Minier Coops
• Top Ag Cooperative Southwestern Illinois; 10 grain facilities with 12 million bushels storage
• CHS Illinois Multiple grain locations including Carrollton; 2.3-3.7 million bushel facilities
• Primient Grain 13 area grain elevators in central Illinois and Indiana
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) Multiple elevators including Decatur, Quincy; major processor
• Cargill Facilities in Morris, Seneca (pending sale to CHS), East St. Louis
• Western Grain Marketing (GROWMARK affiliate) (No official website found) Leased elevators in Biggs and Easton; 4+ million bushels storage
• Rock River Lumber & Grain (No official website found) 7 elevators serving multiple counties; 20+ million bushels storage

Note: Illinois regulates grain dealers and warehouses through the Department of Agriculture; over 900 licensed entities. For full licensed lists, use the state’s look-up tool. Check GFAI for more members.