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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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FAQs
The United States of America-based Cargill Inc is the leading agricultural products company in the world (by revenue). The company reported revenues of $114,600 million for the fiscal year ended June 2021 (FY2021).
Who is the biggest grain company in the world? ›
The United States of America-based Cargill Inc is the leading agricultural products company in the world (by revenue). The company reported revenues of $114,600 million for the fiscal year ended June 2021 (FY2021).
What are the four largest grain companies? ›
Archer Daniels, Bunge, Cargills, and Louis Dreyfuss control 90% of the global grain trade, plus considerable parts of the food processing chain. Collectively known as the ABCD companies, they may not be as recognizable as the big four oil or tech names but approach them in their economic clout.
What is the number one grain in the US? ›
Corn is the most widely produced feed grain in the United States, with most of the crop providing the main energy ingredient in livestock feed.
What is the grain capital of the United States? ›
"Queen Wheat City" is the nickname given to Enid, Oklahoma . It is also known as the "Wheat Capital" of Oklahoma and the United States for its immense grain storage capacity, and has the third-largest grain storage capacity in the world.
What are the four most popular grains used in North America? ›
The major feed grains are corn, sorghum, barley, and oats . Corn is the primary U.S. feed grain, accounting for more than 95 percent of total feed grain production and use.
Where is the largest grain storage in the US? ›
The world's largest grain bin stretches high above Golden Grain Energy in Mason City, Iowa . At nearly 156 feet tall and 165 feet across, the bin can hold 2.2 million bushels of corn – an amount that would take more than 2,000 trucks to haul!
What is the largest grain crop in the US? ›
The largest United States crop in terms of total production is corn, the majority of which is grown in a region known as the Corn Belt.
Who is the world leader in grain production? ›
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Country Wheat Production 2022 (Tons) Production 2021 (Tons) China 137.7M 136.9M India 107.7M 109.6M Russia 104.2M 76.1M United States 44.9M 44.8M
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Which is the largest grain market in the world? ›
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Title The Grain Exchange, Winnipeg, Manitoba . (The Largest Grain Market in the World.)Geography Exchange District, Winnipeg Subject Address 167 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 0V3 Geographic Coordinates 49.896302, -97.136838 Date Range Not before 1922
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Mudanjiang City Mega Farm, China Covering a staggering 22,500 square kilometers (8,700 square miles), this farm is a titan in the world of agriculture, primarily focused on grain production.
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