River Valley Cooperative, Davenport, IA Updates Derecho Impact on Facilities
Davenport, IA — River Valley Cooperative lost just under 2 million bushels of grain bin storage space at three locations during the derecho storm that brought straight-line winds reaching 140 mph through Iowa on Aug. 10.
In an update letter for to coop members on Aug 31, River Valley said its biggest challenge will be handling soybeans due to the damage at the three facilities in Martelle, Stanwood, and Clarence.
River Valley noted Clarence (320,000 bushels) will not be operational this fall, Standwood bean space has dropped to 400,000 bushels and Martelle bean space is down to 250,000 bushels.
The cooperative details how it will offset this space deficit in its letter. To read more,click here.
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