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Hastings Storage Expansion: How Chief Ethanol Is Investing in Farmers, Efficiency & the Future

Chief Ethanol Fuels is making a major investment in the future of agriculture and renewable fuels with the Hastings Storage Expansion Plan, designed to support the 2026 harvest and beyond. In this video, Wayne Garrett, General Manager of Chief Ethanol Fuels, joins Brent Hoops and the Chief team at Husker Harvest Days to discuss how expanding grain storage from just a few days to more than 30 days of capacity will improve harvest efficiency, reduce truck wait times, and create a more reliable delivery point for corn producers. This conversation covers: Why expanded grain storage is critical for the 2026 harvest How increased capacity improves harvest flow and logistics What faster unloading and predictable hours mean for farmers How modernization strengthens ethanol plant efficiency Chief Ethanol’s approach to continuous improvement and innovation The role people and culture play in long-term success Career opportunities and why Chief is a great place to work With more than 40 years of history, Chief Ethanol Fuels is reinvesting in its Hastings facility to build a stronger, more efficient operation — driven by great people and a forward-looking mindset. 00:00 – Introduction: Hastings Storage Expansion & Growth Wayne Garrett introduces the project and Chief’s culture of innovation. 00:21 – Why Expand Grain Storage at Hastings? The need for increased capacity heading into the 2026 harvest. 01:05 – What’s Included in the Storage Expansion New scale house, road scales, receiving pit, and milling upgrades. 02:20 – What This Means for Corn Producers Faster unloading, fewer lines, and more predictable delivery hours. 03:30 – Improving Harvest Efficiency & Throughput Reducing wait times and improving logistics during peak harvest. 04:15 – Best-in-Class Operations & Modernization Why reinvesting in a 40+ year-old plant matters. 05:30 – Learning from Industry Peers How trade organizations and collaboration drive better solutions. 06:20 – Listening to Producers & Improving Communication The role of the commodities team and producer feedback. 07:10 – Careers at Chief Ethanol Fuels Work culture, opportunities, and investing in people. 08:15 – Why People Are Chief’s Greatest Asset Building teams that drive long-term success. 09:45 – Efficiency as the Key to the Future How modernization opens doors for continued growth. 10:40 – Closing Thoughts: Investing for the Long Term What this expansion means for producers, employees, and communities. To learn more about Chief Ethanol visit us: https://chiefethanol.com/   / chiefethanolfuels