Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

10/19/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/19/2026 08:49

Tight Grain Storage Capacity Causes Bottlenecks

Midwest grain handlers face tight storage conditions this fall as 10 of 13 Corn Belt states have storage demand that exceeds total capacity, increasing the need for river barges, rail and local processors to keep grain moving, according to a new study by the University of Illinois.

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