OVERVIEW
AgVantage FS has significantly enhanced the speed and efficiency of their new dry fertilizer building to better meet both current and future demands.
WHAT THEY NEEDED
AgVantage FS trusted Stueve Construction to enhance its agronomy center to meet current and future customer needs. Upgrades include a cost-effective dry fertilizer facility for superior blend quality and capacity expansion, along with a broader range of blend options. On the liquid side, improvements focus on faster loadout and accuracy for applicators, leveraging existing systems efficiently. Streamlining the repack process, billing, and inventory management will enhance business operations and integration with Agvance.
WHAT WE DESIGNED
The project has progressed with the construction of a new Stueve dry fertilizer building. At 8,330 tons of product storage in 6 bins, the building is the best in the area. The dry facility supports five regional outlets, with a system for precise product blending.
COMPANY SPECS:
Business Name & Location: AgVantage FS in Mechanicsville, Iowa
Type of Business: Retail
Products Offered: Dry Fertilizer, Liquid Fertilizer, Crop Protection Chemicals
Total Acres: 2.4
Total Square Feet: 104,000
Receive Product Via: Truck
DRY FERTILIZER
Dry Fertilizer Storage Capacity: 8,330 tons
Number of Storage Bins: 6
Total Tons per Year: 12,600
Total Tons per Day: 250 to 300
Tons per Hour: 65
Receiving Capacity: 200 TPH
Loadout Capacity: 100 to 250 TPH
Blending Type: Sackett Waconia Accu-Blend Orbital
Number of Materials in Typical Blend: 2-4
Micronutrients: 3
Impregnation: Yes, 2
Batch Sizes Offered: Any combination
Number of Trucks per Hour: 5
Truck Scale: Not required
Number of Operators Required: 1
Control System: Kahler Automation
