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Chief Agri Chief Agri, a division of Chief Industries, Inc., specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of

Based in Kearney, Nebraska, Chief Agri designs and manufactures high-quality grain storage, conditioning, and handling systems trusted by farms and commercial operations across the region and around the world. Our products are built to exacting standards using durable materials and innovative engineering, providing years of reliable performance in even the toughest conditions. We offer a full line of solutions including grain bins (farm and commercial), hopper tanks, material handling equipment, catwalk and tower systems, Caldwell aeration systems, and Lemanco bulk storage systems. Whether expanding your local farm operation or managing a large-scale facility, Chief Agri delivers customized systems with expert support from start to finish.

10/08/2026

Grain storage and handling work best when the entire system is considered together.

At the Chief Ethanol plant, Chief Agri's team worked across the grain handling process, from truck receiving through storage and movement into the plant's process.

That connected approach gives ethanol facilities one team thinking through how the pieces work together, not just where individual equipment fits.

Explore the full discussion and the complete five-part video series:
🔗 https://agri-chiefind-7723453.hs-sites-na2.com/operational-pressures-ethanol-facilities-are-navigating

The two new bins in Hastings, Nebraska, have some company. 👀Blue River Sales & Service has put up the catwalk and towers...
10/08/2026

The two new bins in Hastings, Nebraska, have some company. 👀

Blue River Sales & Service has put up the catwalk and towers alongside the Chief bins at Chief Ethanol. Piece by piece, the site is coming together!

Thanks to our friends at Global Bin Builders for keeping the progress photos coming.

10/07/2026

Behind every harvest is a season of hard work. Protecting it matters.

At Chief Agri , skilled team members turn steel into the grain storage customers depend on. This Manufacturing Month, take a look inside the process and meet the people behind it.

Made here. Built for what’s next.

10/06/2026

When an ethanol plant runs around the clock, reliability proves itself over time.

At the Chief Ethanol plant in Hastings, Chief grain storage and handling equipment that's been in operation for decades is still working today.

For facilities planning their next generation of infrastructure, that kind of longevity matters.

Explore the full discussion and the complete five-part video series:
🔗 https://agri-chiefind-7723453.hs-sites-na2.com/operational-pressures-ethanol-facilities-are-navigating

Built, filled, and doing what it was designed to do.This Chief bin at Riceland Foods in Waldenburg, Arkansas, is complet...
10/05/2026

Built, filled, and doing what it was designed to do.

This Chief bin at Riceland Foods in Waldenburg, Arkansas, is complete and already storing this year’s rice crop.

At 105' in diameter and 21 rings tall, there’s plenty of capacity here, but it’s the details built into a project that can make a difference once the facility is operating. This bin also features a Bobcat door for easier equipment access when needed.

Industrial Systems of Cape handled the project, getting everything in place and ready for harvest.

Always good to come back to a finished site and see it being put to work.

– Chris Morgan
District Manager

10/02/2026

Managing a grain handling project doesn't have to mean managing multiple suppliers.

From grain receiving through the hammer mills, an integrated approach can simplify design, installation, and long-term support while providing one point of contact throughout the project.

In the fourth discussion of our five-part video series, Mark Kjar and Wayne Garrett offer a firsthand look at the planning and decisions behind the ongoing modernization of a Chief Ethanol facility. They discuss the value of designing a complete grain handling system with one partner focused on supporting the entire process—from the time the truck arrives until grain reaches the hammer mills.

Explore the discussion—and the full five-part video series—here:

🔗 https://agri-chiefind-7723453.hs-sites-na2.com/operational-pressures-ethanol-facilities-are-navigating

A lot has changed since my last stop in Bridger.The project at Kelly Bean in Bridger, Montana, has come a long way, and ...
10/01/2026

A lot has changed since my last stop in Bridger.

The project at Kelly Bean in Bridger, Montana, has come a long way, and it was good to see everything up in time for edible bean harvest.

Seidel Contracting Inc. has brought together two Chief CBLS Even 12-13 bins along with the Chief leg, drag conveyor, tower, and catwalks to support Kelly Bean’s edible bean processing operation.

Getting a project to this point before harvest takes a lot of coordination, and it’s great to see the system ready to go when it matters.

Nice work by the Seidel Contracting team on this one.

– Jeff Schmidt
District Sales Manager

09/30/2026

Protecting grain quality doesn't stop once the bin is full.

Maintaining grain quality requires ongoing monitoring and grain management throughout storage. That's why Chief Agri approaches grain storage as more than capacity—helping ethanol facilities think through storage, handling, monitoring, and grain management as one connected system.

Explore the full discussion and the complete five-part video series:

🔗 https://agri-chiefind-7723453.hs-sites-na2.com/operational-pressures-ethanol-facilities-are-navigating

The September edition of Chief Agri Insights is here.From conversations happening around the world to new grain handling...
09/29/2026

The September edition of Chief Agri Insights is here.

From conversations happening around the world to new grain handling solutions here at home, this month’s newsletter highlights the people, products, projects, and connections shaping a busy fall at Chief Agri.

Inside this issue:
• Leadership perspective from Travys Woodside on lessons from his international travels and staying nimble as customer and market needs evolve
• Engineering spotlight on the new Chief Double Run Conveyor, including product details, a downloadable resource, and video
• Chief Asia project highlight featuring the movement of 40,000 metric tons of wheat using a Chief Open Belt Conveyor
• Highlights from Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days
• The latest opportunities to connect with the Chief Agri team this fall

Thank you to the customers, dealers, partners, and industry professionals who continue to connect with Chief Agri Insights each month.

👉 Read the full September newsletter here:
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09/28/2026

The sooner an ethanol facility knows something has changed inside the bin, the sooner operators can respond to help maintain grain quality for ethanol production.

Chief Agri's RED Connect® grain monitoring system uses CO₂ monitoring to help ethanol plants identify changing grain conditions earlier, giving operators better visibility into grain quality before processing begins.

Explore the full discussion and the complete five-part video series:
🔗 https://agri-chiefind-7723453.hs-sites-na2.com/operational-pressures-ethanol-facilities-are-navigating

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Kearney, NE
68847

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