An increase in the amount of grain handled and strong sales helped Hopkinsville Elevator return more than $40 million to farmer-owners in western Kentucky and northwest Tennessee.
Hopkinsville Elevator General Manager Eston Glover, IV provided the annual report to farmer-owners during the annual meeting Tuesday, October 1st, at the Silo Event Center in Hopkinsville. Glover said all locations of Hopkinsville Elevator combined efforts to handle a significant amount of grain during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
click to download audioGlover said grain sales also increased compared to the previous year inspite of a decrease in grain prices.
click to download audioHe adds all divisions of Hopkinsville Elevator returned patronage to members.
click to download audioGlover says the total patronage topped the $40 million dollar mark.
click to download audioHe also took a moment to thank the employees operate Hopkinsville Elevator, Commonwealth Agri-energy, and Agri-Chem each day.
click to download audioAgri-Chem General Manager David Buchanon and Commonwealth Agri Energy General Manager Mick Henderson discussed operation of their respective divisions.
Cooperative members who attended the annual meeting and dinner received their patronage checks from the Hopkinsville Elevator Staff. Members re-elected Troy Head, Seldon Dixon, and Brad Minton to serve terms on the Hopkinsville Elevator Board of Directors.
Photos by Annie Catron
