en.Wedoany.com Reported - ADM announced on May 7 that it will upgrade its corn processing facility in Clinton, Iowa, to enhance receiving capacity, reduce farmer wait times during peak harvest, and create a smoother, more efficient grain delivery process.
The multi-million-dollar project will add two high-speed receiving pits, each capable of handling up to 25,000 bushels per hour, while also increasing grain storage capacity and improving infrastructure to move corn through the facility more efficiently. Additionally, the project includes improvements to the site's inbound weighing system and paving some facility access roads to help reduce dust and truck congestion.
Tim McHenry, ADM's Vice President of North America Grain & Feed, said: "We are investing in the Clinton corn processing facility for its continued success while significantly improving the experience for our farmer partners. These upgrades will help farmers spend less time waiting and more time in the field, and help ADM continue connecting these farmers and their crops to the many markets we serve." Peter Bortoli, ADM Regional Operations Manager, said: "Farmers want a simple, efficient experience when they arrive—pull in, unload, and get back to the field. This project will allow us to receive corn faster and improve reliability."
The high-speed receiving pits are expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with storage facility upgrades scheduled for completion by summer 2027. ADM has over 750 employees in Clinton, with operations including a corn wet milling plant producing corn sweeteners and starches, beverage alcohol, corn oil, enzymes, ethanol, animal feed products, and other food ingredients, as well as a grain elevator and barge loading facility. The majority of the construction work and equipment procurement for this project is expected to be completed by contractors and suppliers from Iowa and the region.
McHenry added: "We have been part of the Clinton community for over 40 years. We are proud to support local farmers, invest in our facilities, and contribute to the strength of this community." ADM, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is the largest grain handling company in North America, with 345 grain storage facilities and 444.5 million bushels of licensed storage capacity, according to Sosland Publishing Company's 2026 Grain & Milling Annual.
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