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.

Iowa Grain Markets

• Mid-Iowa Cooperative Multiple locations including Beaman, Jesup; Phone: Check website for specific facilities
• River Valley Cooperative Over 40 million bushels storage in Iowa and Illinois; Phone: Check website
• Cooperative Farmers Elevator (CFE) Northwest Iowa locations; focused on agronomy, feed, grain
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Cedar Rapids facility; major grain processing
• Cargill Multiple elevators historically in Iowa; check for current ops
• Iowa Elevator Systems & Service Inc. Carlisle, IA; Phone: 515-989-0679; specializes in construction and service
• Farmers Elevator & Exchange Inc. (No official website found) Check Iowa licensed lists for contact
• Heartland Co-Op (No dedicated elevator site found) West Des Moines, IA; Phone: (515) 225-1334
• Key Cooperative (No dedicated site found) Bondurant, IA; part of grain handling ops
• Pruess Elevator Inc. (No official website found) Refer to Iowa Dept of Ag directories

Note: Iowa has over 100 licensed grain warehouses and 270+ grain dealers per state records. For full lists, visit the Iowa Department of Agriculture’s licensing directories.