Top USDA flour milling contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $78.7M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 311211, up 245.3% from $22.8M in the preceding 12 months. 15 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 6 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Agriculture. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top USDA contractors for NAICS 311211
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didion, Inc. | $31.5M | $4.0M | 39.8% | — |
| 2 | Transylvania Vocational Services, Inc | $13.1M | $0 | 16.6% | New |
| 3 | Semo Milling LLC | $10.8M | $3.0M | 13.6% | — |
| 4 | Stafford County Flour Mills Distribution Inc | $4.0M | $3.0M | 5.1% | — |
| 5 | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | $3.4M | $2.6M | 4.3% | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Ardent Mills LLC | $3.0M | $3.2M | 3.8% | ▼ 4 |
| 7 | Lifeline Foods LLC | $3.0M | −$731 | 3.8% | New |
| 8 | Henry Broch & Co. | $3.0M | $0 | 3.7% | New |
| 9 | Grain Craft Corn, LLC | $2.9M | $0 | 3.7% | New |
| 10 | Dixie Lily Foods, Inc. | $1.8M | $388K | 2.3% | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Millstone Mills, Inc. | $1.6M | $3.0M | 2.0% | ▼ 6 |
| 12 | Shawnee Milling Company | $602K | $1.6M | 0.8% | ▼ 5 |
| 13 | JM Grain Inc | $321K | −$90 | 0.4% | New |
| 14 | Unipak Foods Inc | $114K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
| 15 | Centennial Grain LLC | $11K | $14K | 0.0% | ▼ 2 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Didion, Inc.$4.0M → $31.5M (+$27.5M) · now #1
- Transylvania Vocational Services, Inc$0 → $13.1M (+$13.1M) · now #2
- Semo Milling LLC$3.0M → $10.8M (+$7.8M) · now #3
Largest declines
- Bunge Milling, Inc.$1.5M → −$49K (−$1.6M) · no latest-period obligations
- Millstone Mills, Inc.$3.0M → $1.6M (−$1.4M) · now #11
- Shawnee Milling Company$1.6M → $602K (−$984K) · now #12
New to this market
2 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Grain Craft Corn, LLC | Apr 22, 2026 | $2.9M |
| Unipak Foods Inc | May 20, 2026 | $114K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Agriculture, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Agricultural Service | $64.3M | $6.1M | Up $58.2M (960.8%) |
| Food and Nutrition Service | $14.4M | $13.1M | Up $1.4M (10.5%) |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $11K | $389K | Down $378K (97.1%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121NTP26C0162 | Semo Milling LLC COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011391/4210007639/CORNMEAL BAG-HP-25 KG | $1.4M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1204 | Dixie Lily Foods, Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011279/4100034272/GRITS CORN WHITE BAG-12/2 LB,GRITS CORN YELLOW BAG-12/2 LB | $1.5M | Dec 31, 2026 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 311211?
In the latest 12 months, Didion, Inc. ($31.5M), Transylvania Vocational Services, Inc ($13.1M), Semo Milling LLC ($10.8M) received the most USDA obligations for flour milling.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 90.6% of positive obligations, and Didion, Inc. alone held 39.8%. 2 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 311211 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 121NTP26C0162 (Semo Milling LLC, $1.4M obligated), ending Oct 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
Figures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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