Aurora 

Valero Renewables-Aurora is located near Aurora, S.D., six miles east of Brookings and 60 miles north of Sioux Falls. The bio-refinery sits on 420 acres and started ethanol production in November 2003. The facility uses a dry-grind production method and state-of-the-art technology to maintain industry-leading standards in production, safety and product quality. The plant is also designed to be among the most environmentally friendly facilities in the industry.

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Aurora, SD Plant
Daily Corn Bids
Sep 02 Bids Basis Futures Month
Oct 2010 (LH) 3.78 -.70 4.48 December (Z)
Nov 2010 3.78 -.70 4.48 December (Z)
Dec 2010 (FH) 3.85 -.63 4.48 December (Z)
Dec 2010 (LH) 3.88 -.60 4.48 December (Z)
Jan 2011 (FH) 3.94 -.67 4.61 March (H)
Jan 2011 (LH) 3.96 -.65 4.61 March (H)
Feb 2011 4.03 -.58 4.61 March (H)
Mar 2011 4.07 -.54 4.61 March (H)
Apr 2011 4.10 -.57 4.67 May (K)
May 2011 4.13 -.54 4.67 May (K)
Jun 2011 4.17 -.56 4.73 July (N)
Jul 2011 4.20 -.53 4.73 July (N)
Aug 2011 4.19 -.43 4.62 September (U)
Sep 2011 4.19 -.43 4.62 September (U)
Oct 2011 3.95 -.57 4.52 December (Z)
Nov 2011 3.95 -.57 4.52 December (Z)
Dec 2011 3.99 -.53 4.52 December (Z)

All Bids are subject to change without notice.

We are NOT buying for August, September or October FH delivery slots. If you have a question about any overrun on a contract please call for a price. 

Attention Corn Haulers and Corn Vendors: Our Staging area has changed:
All Corn Haulers - please note that the staging is no longer in front of the main office. Please use the area around the corn pile to assemble. Trucks can wait to move ahead if they want while waiting to move up to the main gate - should be appx 10 trucks lengths - and this will help with the 'stop-go' effect as you sit in line. Thank you for your cooperation.

Because of safety reasons, we ask that you NO LONGER leave your truck unatteneded overnight in the Valero Aurora plant, driveway or staging area at any time.

PLEASE NOTE: CORN CHECK DELIVERIES - THIS WEEK
Those receiving corn checks this week will be delayed by one day. Those that have ACH deposites were made on time. Anyone wanting to get signed up for ACH deposites, please call Lori and she can get you set up so this does not delay your deposites. Lori can be reached at 605-693-6819. Thank you for your understanding.


Corn Receiving Hours
 Please note changes!!

Please watch the temperature in the corn that you are hauling in. Our rejection point on temperature is at 95degrees. Anything over 95 degrees will be rejected. Call if you have any questions. Thank-You!


Week of Aug 30th:
Wednesday - Friday: CLOSED
***September Contract to start on Tuesday, Sept 7th***

***All Septemeber Contracts are on a delivery schedule.  If you have a contract, call for your delivery dates and # of loads you can haul each day. This is being done to help shorten lines and wait time. Call the office at 888-693-2676 or 605-693-2676. Thank you!***

Week of Sept 6th:
Monday: CLOSED - Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm ***REMEMBER TO CHECK THE SCHEDULE***




Please Note Updates & Changes:
Future Fixed Contract fees: As of August 23, 2010
Fees are set accordingly for the Future Fixed Contracts:
Crop year 2010 5c/bu, (No change)
Crop year 2011 8c/bu.
No rolling your contract forward and you must specify a delivery period on the contract.

Staffing Announcement: As of July 6, 2010
Please welcome Jack Nelson as Grains Procurement Manager at the Aurora Plant. Jack will join the Grains Team on Tuesday, July 6th. Jack's direct line will be 605-693-6820 and his email is Jack.Nelson@valero.com .

Text Corn Bids: As of May 25, 2010
Sign up now for text messaging of the corn bid closes. I will need your cell phone number and your carrier. Call 605-693-6819 or email me, Thanks Lori.

Moisture Discount:  As of Oct 1, 2009
Going to 4c per half discount over 15%.This is for all Contracts written on or after Oct 1, 2009. Rejection is still at the 17% level.

Corn Payment Change: As of July 1, 2009
Corn checks will be paid for deliveries made Monday thru Sunday with checks being at the plant the following Wednesday. Also, anyone that has direct deposits will now see their deposits Wednesday. 
***If you are interested in direct deposit of your corn check, please call the office at 1-888-693-2676 and we will be happy to set you up.***

Corn Procurement Policy

Price
Prices are based on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBoT) corn futures minus local basis for a specified time frame.

Delivery
Valero offers a variety of contracts. Each contract will have a specified time of delivery, commonly a two-week window. Please contact the Aurora office for more information. Failure to deliver specified bushels in a stated time frame will be considered a breach of contract and penalties or cancellations may apply.

Payment
Payments are made once per week, every Wednesday. For example, corn delivered Monday through Sunday of week 1 will be paid on Wednesday of week 2. Thank you for your patience as we work through these processes. Please call if you are interested in a direct deposit of your corn check into your bank account.

  • Loads will be applied on oldest contracts.
  • Overfills will be on any bushels over contract amount.
  • Load contracts are available.

Discounts
Please see Discount Schedule. Additional discounts:

  • Corn containing two or more live weevils or 10 or more live grain insects per sample will be discounted five cents per bushel.
  • Corn containing rodent or bird contamination, stones, glass or other commercially undesirable foreign material will be rejected.
  • Official grades can be requested at time of unloading at the shipper's expense.
Plant Facts

Valero Renewables-Aurora:

  • Is one of the largest ethanol facilities in the U.S.
  • Was recognized as the industry's first 100-million-gallon-per-year production facility
  • Now produces 120 million gallons of ethanol per year
  • Processes about 43 million bushels of corn per year
  • Produces approximately 390,000 tons of distillers grains annually
  • Is designed to run around the clock, every day



 

 

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Valero Renewables-Aurora
One Valero Place
Aurora, South Dakota  57002
Send Email605-693-6800888-693-2676605-693-6850
To Sell Corn:
Lori Drietz
Grains Procurement Representative
Send Email605-693-6819Toll Free 888-693-CORN(2676) 605-693-6850
To Purchase Distillers Grains:
Allan Assmann
Manager of Distillers Marketing (Bulk Rail Sales)
Send Email402-727-5300
Curt Lundquist
Distillers Grain Sales (Local Truck Sales)
Send Email605-693-6818Toll Free: 877-696-8786