Explain the difference in price between TMA country houses and end users / terminals?
The 48 different local elevators that make up TMA are collection points for grain. These locations provide the end users and terminals within the territory a constant supply of grain. Since our facilities are an intermediary stop before going to the end users or terminal market, there will always be a pricing difference. This difference is determined by the cost of transportation, value of the grain, operating expense, and margin. These factors are the main reason for the pricing differential between the local elevator and the end user. Without a margin, the member coop’s that make up TMA would not be able to continually improve the unloading experience at their facilities.
