Join Steven Kilger [https://www.feedandgrain.com/home/contact/15391861/steven-kilger-fg], host of the Feed & Grain Podcast [https://www.feedandgrain.com/expert-insights/podcasts], in a compelling interview with Jeremy Kramer, General Manager of CHS [https://www.chsinc.com/]. Discover the innovative journey behind the construction of a lights-out grain elevator [https://www.feedandgrain.com/animal-feed-manufacturing/feed-mill-management/article/15384753/chs-automated-elevator-features-24hour-grain-delivery] in Herman, Minnesota, built amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. From planning to execution, explore how CHS overcame construction hurdles, enhanced efficiency, and going from a 1970s model elevator into a state-of-the-art facility, setting new standards in the grain industry. Don't miss this exclusive episode offering insights into the future of grain handling and storage.

Building a state-of-the-art grain elevator

Introduction and Sponsorship

Interview with Jim Kramer

What kind of brought you to the decision of like, this is the place to build?

Choosing Herman, Minnesota

What was the need for a new shuttle facility, and how was it addressed?

Retrofitting vs New Construction

Benefits of the New Facility

Planning and Construction Challenges

Automation and Efficiency

Impact of Automation on Operations

Steven Kilger, managing editor for Feed & Grain, talks about the feed manufacturing and grain handling industries with those who know the industries best, those who work in it. Facility Managers and topic experts stop by to have a conversation about the issues affecting operations across the United States. The podcast explores short and long-term solutions, advice for the industry members, and where the industries are heading in the future.