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Sukup of Eastern North Carolina Sukup Manufacturing Co.

is the world’s largest family-owned and operated manufacturer of grain storage, drying, and handling equipment, and S & S Metal Works, LLC is your local Sukup dealer located in Snow Hill, NC.

🌽 What If Your Grain Bin Paid You Every Year?One of the most reliable signals in the grain market is the December to Mar...
03/12/2026

🌽 What If Your Grain Bin Paid You Every Year?

One of the most reliable signals in the grain market is the December to March corn carry on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Many years, March corn trades higher than December corn, meaning the market is literally paying farmers to store grain instead of selling at harvest.

Here’s what the Dec → March corn spread has roughly looked like over the past 5 seasons:

Crop Year Dec Corn March Corn Market Carry
2020-21 $4.20 $4.35 +15¢
2021-22 $5.35 $5.55 +20¢
2022-23 $6.55 $6.75 +20¢
2023-24 $4.85 $5.00 +15¢
2024-25 $4.65 $4.78 +13¢

📊 5-Year Average Carry: ~16¢ per bushel

Now think about what that means for a farm storing 100,000 bushels of corn:

• 10¢ carry = $10,000
• 15¢ carry = $15,000
• 20¢ carry = $20,000

And that’s just from one seasonal spread.

Why Storage Matters Even MORE in Tough Markets

When prices are high, storage is nice.

But when markets are tight or volatile…

Grain storage becomes a survival tool.

It allows you to:

✔ Avoid harvest price pressure
✔ Capture seasonal carry
✔ Wait for basis improvement
✔ Improve harvest efficiency
✔ Control your marketing strategy

Instead of selling when everyone else is selling, you choose when to move your grain.

Turn Your Farm Into Its Own Elevator

A Sukup grain bin system isn’t just steel.

It’s marketing power.

With Sukup grain bins, dryers, and handling equipment installed by S & S Metal Works / SIS Group, you gain:

🌾 On-farm marketing control
📈 More opportunities to capture market carry
⚙ Reliable drying and storage technology
💰 Long-term ROI year after year

In challenging markets, the farms that stay profitable are often the ones that own their storage and control their grain.

📞 Thinking about adding grain storage this year? Contact Jason (252) 999-2932 or Ryder (252) 714-9520 with S & S Metal Works / SIS Group to discuss Sukup grain storage solutions built for your operation.

🌾 Now Is the Perfect Time to Plan for the Season Ahead! 🌾Winter is one of the best times to order and install new Sukup ...
01/15/2026

🌾 Now Is the Perfect Time to Plan for the Season Ahead! 🌾

Winter is one of the best times to order and install new Sukup grain bins and take care of repairs or upgrades to your existing grain handling facilities. Getting this work done now helps ensure everything is ready when spring fieldwork begins—saving time, reducing downtime, and protecting your investment at harvest.

At Sukup Manufacturing, supported locally by S & S Metal Works, we can help with:
✔️ New grain bin orders and installations
✔️ Repairs, upgrades, and facility improvements
✔️ Planning ahead to beat the spring rush

💰 Flexible Financing Options Available
We offer in-house financing options, and we can also assist with USDA-FSA Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL Program) to help make your grain storage improvements more affordable. These programs can help producers invest in long-term storage solutions with competitive rates and flexible terms.

📣 We’re also growing our team!
S & S Metal Works is currently looking for 2–3 Outside Sales Representatives to work on a commission basis covering eastern North Carolina.
This role will include sales of:
• Sukup grain storage and handling solutions
• Industrial, agricultural, and construction equipment
• Related services and project solutions

If you enjoy building relationships, working in agriculture and industry, and selling high-quality solutions, we’d love to talk with you.

📞 Contact us today to discuss grain storage solutions, financing options, or to learn more about joining our sales team. Reach out here, in our DM's, or call Jason @ 252-nineninenine-2932. Let’s get ready for a strong season ahead!

📈 Thinking About Your Grain Storage ROI in 2026? Let’s Break It Down! 🌾Investing in grain storage isn’t just about havin...
12/22/2025

📈 Thinking About Your Grain Storage ROI in 2026? Let’s Break It Down! 🌾

Investing in grain storage isn’t just about having space—it’s about unlocking value for your operation. According to recent research and from North Carolina State University Extension economists, on-farm grain storage systems can help growers capture higher prices and improve profitability year after year.

Here’s why grain storage pays:

✅ Market Timing Advantage – Storing grain after harvest lets you sell later in the year when prices typically rebound, helping capture better returns than selling immediately post-harvest.

✅ Harvest Efficiency & Flexibility – With bins and dryers on site, you can harvest more hours per day and manage wetter grain without rushing, helping avoid bottlenecks (and your neighbors) at your local facilities.

✅ Long-Term Profit Potential – Profitability varies by facility size and market conditions, but studies show positive returns over multi-year averages—even after operating costs—especially for facilities that match your operation’s scale.

At Sukup Manufacturing, we design grain storage systems built to help you capture those market premiums and maximize your ROI—from efficient handling to moisture control and ease of use.

💡 Whether you’re expanding on-farm storage or upgrading existing bins, investing smartly in storage technology can boost profitability and give your marketing strategy more leverage.

📞 Ready to talk grain storage solutions that fit your operation? Contact Jason with S & S Metal Works @ (252) 999-2932 today!



Read more from NC State Extension:https://cals.ncsu.edu/agricultural-and-resource-economics/wp-content/uploads/sites/46/2025/12/Economist_2025issue5final.pdf

🚨 NOW HIRING – OUTSIDE SALES REPS 🚨🌾 Sukup Manufacturing Co. Dealership🏗️ S & S Metal Works, LLC📍 Based in Snow Hill, NC...
12/15/2025

🚨 NOW HIRING – OUTSIDE SALES REPS 🚨

🌾 Sukup Manufacturing Co. Dealership
🏗️ S & S Metal Works, LLC
📍 Based in Snow Hill, NC
🗺️ Territory: Eastern 2/3 of North Carolina

We are looking for 2–3 motivated Outside Material Sales Representatives to start immediately! If you’re self-driven, enjoy being in the field, and want UNCAPPED earning potential, this opportunity is for you.

💰 PAY: COMMISSION ONLY (NO CAP!)

🔹 What You’ll Do:

✅ Prospect and develop new customers
✅ Maintain and grow existing accounts
✅ Travel throughout Eastern NC
✅ Sell Sukup materials and solutions
✅ Manage your own schedule and pipeline

🔹 What We’re Looking For:

✔️ Self-motivated & dependable
✔️ Comfortable working independently
✔️ Strong communication & people skills
✔️ Outside sales experience a plus (not required)
✔️ Ready to start NOW

🚀 Why Join Us?
This is more than a sales role — there is ample opportunity to grow into other positions within S & S Metal Works, LLC as our company continues to expand.

APPLY TODAY – DON’T WAIT!
👍Jason Hanson
☎️ (252) 999-2932
📧 [email protected]

👉 Message, call, or email now to get started!

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334 Dixon Farm Road
Snow Hill, NC
28580

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