Earlier this month, leaders from Superior Ag alongside local officials broke ground on the cooperative’s state-of-the-art fertilizer terminal. The 32,000-ton dry fertilizer distribution facility will feature:
- 10 large bins for diverse fertilizer segregation
- 600 TPH barge receiver (full barge in ~3 hours)
- 300 TPH truck receiver (truck off-load in ~5 minutes)
- 300 TPH blend & ship capability (25-ton load in ~5 minutes)
- Automated treatment systems for stabilizers, micronutrients, dust control
- Expected throughput: 30–35 barges/year
“Our construction marks a significant step forward in delivering efficient, high-capacity service to our farmers,” said Richard Lloyd, President & CEO in a company news announcement. “This investment underscores our cooperative’s commitment to growth and innovation and supports agricultural productivity now and into the future.”
The project is expected to cost more than $20 million and be complete in 12 to 18 months. Superior Ag aims to have the facility fully operational by the end of next year.
It was announced by the co-op in January it would be investing in the former Summit River Terminal site near Rockport, Ind. Superior Ag’s service footprint includes southwestern Indiana, northern and central Kentucky and southern Illinois.
“We’re excited about the terminal’s location along the Highway 231 corridor, offering direct river access that significantly enhances our logistic capabilities,” said PJ Peter, Agronomy Division Manager. “Farmers are using bigger equipment today, and the new facility will help meet their needs by carrying a larger inventory and speeding load time and efficiency. We must grow with them to keep up with them.”
