“At Five Star, it’s about more than grain—it’s about supporting customers and creating a great place for our team to grow.”
Five Star Cooperative helps you to streamline your grain transactions by offering reliable grain storage, competitive cash bids, and flexible contracting options at our conveniently located elevators. We have been empowering farmers to achieve their goals since 1889.
As a part of our commitment to our members we continually reinvest into our facilities to offer more space and improved services.
Recent investments include additional storage space, RFID readers at several locations, message boards and lights, improved grain dumps, and more.
A variety of options for contracting or spot sales.
With a total storage capacity of 30 million bushels across all locations.
Haul grain directly from the field with competitive drying rates.
Competitive transportation rates.
We know grain marketing and storage can make or break your bottom line. That’s why Five Star Cooperative offers cash bids, forward contracts, hedging options, and storage—all backed by a grain team that works with you to build selling plans that fit your operation’s goals.
Our facilities are built for speed and convenience. Many locations use RFID tag readers and external ticket printers, so you can haul grain without ever leaving the cab. Scale tickets are always at your fingertips through the Five Star Link Customer Portal, making it easy to track information whenever you need it.
With a wide network of buyers, fast turnaround times, and dependable local support, we help you move grain quickly, reduce risk, and keep your operation running smoothly.
We offer contracting, paid storage, and occasionally no fee price later so you can hold onto your crop and market it later, when prices may be stronger. These flexible options give you more control and marketing freedom.
We provide transportation support and work to negotiate favorable costs, making it easier and more affordable to move your grain when and where it’s needed.
Your grain is protected with around-the-clock monitoring. Our technology tracks bins and storage facilities 24/7, keeping quality high and meeting market requirements. Whether you’re using grain bank or traditional storage, you can count on us to keep your grain in top shape until you’re ready to sell.
A cash bid is the current set price offered for a specific delivery period. This means a farmer can sell their grain today at the price offered by the buyer and reflect the local market conditions. Cash bids are straightforward and easy to understand, making them a popular option for farmers who prefer straight forward sales and less complexity.
Futures are agreements or contracts to buy or sell a specific quantity of grain at a predetermined price and date in the future. These contracts are standardized and traded on exchanges like the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).
Customers can access cash bids and futures information through the Five Star Link Customer Portal or sign up for twice daily bid text messages.
Grain contracts are legal agreements between farmers and buyers that set the terms for selling and delivering grain. They help manage price risk, reduce uncertainty, and make transactions smoother. With a contract, you can “lock in” a price months ahead of delivery—giving you more control over your bottom line.
Five Star Cooperative offers a variety of grain contracts to fit your operation, including the options below:
Grain procurement policies are a set of guidelines and procedures that provide clear and transparent grain outlines of the terms and conditions for buying grain helping farmers reduce uncertainty.
Five Star Cooperative’s well-defined grain procurement policies benefit grain farmers by providing transparency, fairness, efficiency, and risk management tools in the grain marketing process.
“At Five Star, it’s about more than grain—it’s about supporting customers and creating a great place for our team to grow.”
“At Five Star, every farmer matters. Whether it’s 10 bushels or 10,000, our grain team works together to find the most profitable solution for each operation.”
Go with a Priced Contract to lock in today’s cash price.
Use an Offer, HTA, or Basis Contract for flexibility while managing risk.
A Minimum-Priced Contract sets a floor while keeping upside open.
Choose a Deferred Payment or Price Later Contract to adjust timing.
Ask about Specialty Contracts like Premium Offers or Min/Max for custom solutions.
Selling your grain is easy with our Five Star Link app. View bids, enter grain offers, sign contracts, and more at your fingertips.
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If you would like to sign up for any of the following information, please send a text to (641) 552-0896 with:
