Consstruction
Construction commences on the actual concrete grain tank structure today. Two months from now the structure will have the walls and roof complete. The millwright and electrical will finish this summer. The tank will be ready to use for fall harvest.
With this tank, we will be able to minimize ground piles, and allow us to efficiently run our elevator. Ground piles are a good short term solution, but a poor long term solution.
The new tank will have a capacity of 714,000 bushels, giving us a total capacity of around 2.4 million bushels. Over 90% of the storage is upright concrete, with the majority of the storage being built in the last 10 years. The newer storage has fast receiving capability with easy unloading systems and good aeration systems. Our goal is to run an efficient business!
Favorable long term interest rates have made this project happen sooner than would have otherwise been possible. Increasing acres of high yielding corn have prompted the need for more storage. Dump fast, pay faster!