(Cherokee)– Two northwest Iowa elevators are changing course. AgState has announced it will shut down grain operations at two of its locations, calling the move a difficult but necessary step for the cooperative’s long term stability.
In a press release, leaders confirmed they will close the grain portion of the Granville site and stop receiving corn at Marcus effective September 1st. According to the release, the decision follows “extensive analysis” and is rooted in AgState’s responsibility to protect member equity and ensure the cooperative remains sustainable for future generations.
Despite the grain shutdown, AgState says both Marcus and Granville will continue offering agronomy and energy services, and those operations will remain unchanged.
The announcement comes after meetings with producers. Leaders say the decision aligns with AgState’s long term strategy and ensures the cooperative remains a trusted partner for producers across northwest Iowa.
AgState has locations in Alton, Calumet, Granville, Hartley, Hospers, Matlock, Maurice, Paullina, and Sutherland.
(Courtesy Community First Broadcasting station KAYL in Storm Lake)
