Grain elevators concerned about logistics this crop year

The manager of an Illinois grain elevator says logistics are his top concern heading into the 2022 season.

Derrick Bruhn is with Topflight Grain Cooperative which has 14 locations in central Illinois. He tells Brownfield the rail and trucking sectors are struggling with labor shortages which could cause backlogs during their busy season.

“We always say we are all about trying to make the most money, but anymore it is all about how we can use the logistics we have in the best fashion.

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