Across the grain industry, the pace is picking up. Harvest is underway in some regions, final preparations are being made in others, and our teams are working alongside customers and dealers to help ensure they're ready for the season ahead.
In this edition of Chief Agri Insights, we're sharing timely updates, practical resources, and industry expertise designed to support grain and ethanol operations. From harvest-focused insights to new ethanol resources and updates from across our business, we're committed to helping our customers operate safely, efficiently, and successfully.
Thank you for your continued partnership and trust in Chief Agri. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and wish you a safe and productive harvest season.
Shad Singleton
Sales Manager - U.S. & Canada
Message from Leadership
Shad Singleton, Sales Manager - U.S. & Canada
Harvest Begins with Preparation
Harvest is one of the most demanding and rewarding times of the year for our industry. Months of planning, investment, and hard work all come together over the course of just a few weeks. Success often comes down to preparation, reliable equipment, and the people behind the operation.
At Chief Agri, we've spent the summer doing our part to help customers prepare. From manufacturing and engineering to sales and customer support, our teams have been focused on delivering the products and expertise our customers depend on when it matters most. We understand that when harvest begins, reliability isn't just important. It's essential.
Every harvest also serves as a reminder that our industry is built on strong partnerships. Whether you're a farmer, grain facility, ethanol producer, dealer, or contractor, success depends on people working together toward a common goal. We're proud to be part of that process and grateful for the trust our customers place in us.
As another harvest season gets underway, I want to thank our employees, dealers, customers, and industry partners for everything you do. We wish you a safe, productive harvest and look forward to continuing to support your operation throughout the season.
“When harvest begins, reliability isn't just important—it's essential.”
— Shad Singleton, Sales Manager – U.S. & Canada
Keaton Friesen Structural Engineering Manager
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ENGINEERING UPDATE
Keaton Friesen, Structural Engineering Manager
Expanding Roof Access Solutions
Safe and efficient roof access is essential for routine inspections, maintenance, and servicing equipment throughout the life of a grain bin. As customer needs continue to evolve, Chief Agri is expanding its roof access product line with additional accessories that provide greater flexibility when designing roof access systems.
Recent additions include:
Peak Walkarounds for CB05 through CB11 Unstructured Roofs
Full Roof Stairs for CB05 through CB11 Unstructured Roofs
Mid-Roof Walkarounds for CB16 and larger Structured Roofs
These new options expand the available roof access configurations while providing convenient access to roof peaks, roof exhausters, and other rooftop equipment. The new roof access options are also available in Chief Agri's AQP quote tool, making it easier for dealers to configure and quote these solutions.
Chief also continues to expand complementary roof access solutions, including roof ladder handrails, peak handrails, and eave handrails. Together, these options give customers the flexibility to select a roof access system that best fits their application while supporting routine inspection, maintenance, and long-term serviceability.
As we continue to develop new products and refine existing designs, customer and dealer feedback remains an important part of our engineering process. We appreciate the input we've received and look forward to continuing to expand our roof access offerings.
Want to learn more? Download the Engineering Bulletin for complete product details and design considerations.
Chief Agri has been serving ethanol producers for decades with storage, material handling, and facility solutions designed to support efficient plant operations. From receiving and storage to conveying systems and loadout equipment, our team understands the unique demands of the ethanol industry and continues to deliver dependable solutions backed by engineering expertise and responsive customer support.
To help customers and industry partners learn more, we've launched a new resource page focused on the operational pressures ethanol facilities are navigating. The page features a five-part video series with Mark Kjar and Wayne Garrett, who discuss current industry trends, share perspectives on the operational pressures facing today's ethanol facilities, and reference the ongoing expansion and modernization of the Chief Ethanol Plant in Hastings, Nebraska.
Featured on the Resource Page
Five-part video series featuring Mark Kjar and Wayne Garrett
Perspectives on the operational pressures facing today's ethanol facilities
Chief Ethanol Plant expansion in Hastings, Nebraska
Additional resources for ethanol producers
Visit the resource page to explore the new content, watch the complete video series, and learn more about how Chief Agri supports ethanol facilities.
We're looking forward to connecting with customers, dealers, and industry partners throughout this year's fall trade show season. We hope you'll stop by and visit us.
As another harvest season begins, we're reminded that agriculture is built on more than crops—it's built on family, tradition, and the generations working together to keep farms moving forward.
Last fall, we had the opportunity to visit Carlson Family Farms, where we captured a harvest that reflects the heart of family farming. The video follows the father and sons working together in the field before concluding with a family photo celebrating four generations. From the youngest family members just beginning their journey to the experienced hands who have spent a lifetime farming, it was a powerful reminder that the strength of agriculture lies in the generations who work side by side to carry it forward.
As harvest gets underway across the country, we wish everyone a safe and successful season. We're grateful to play a small role in supporting the families, farms, and partnerships that continue to strengthen agriculture year after year.
2027 Loyalty Trip – Earn Points Through September 30
Chief Agri Dealers: There's still time to earn your way to Barcelona, Spain! Dealers have until September 30, 2026, to accumulate Loyalty Trip points toward this unforgettable experience with the Chief Agri team.
Now is the perfect time to review your progress, maximize qualifying purchases, and take advantage of the remaining earning period before it closes.
🗓️ Loyalty Trip points continue to be earned through September 30, 2026.
We can't wait to celebrate with our qualifying dealers in Barcelona!
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