Farm Guy Sighting

Farm Guy continues on his debut tour across the country communicating the benefits of using a first-rate fertilizer, his latest appearance is along I-70 in western Kansas.

This is a first for the company to market its brand with a billboard. Thanks to all those involved for making this possible.   



ASHLEY

Yesterday the loading portion of the new rail manifold was completed

Eric Dunkle is attaching to the first car using the manifold. Prior to the manifold loading a car could of required 3,4 or 5 sections now no matter the distance a car is spotted from the Rail office a single section of hose will do the job.   

This pump will drive the unloading side of the manifold. This past week the electrical componets were accomplished. Ron Andrews and Randy Harris need to be recognized for their meticulous work.   

Farm America at Kansas Speedway

Do you recognize the familar faces on pit row at Kansas Speedway. Fortunately for the Farm America race team prior to the race credentials were checked and imposters were asked to leave.  

Spc. 4th Class Charlie Krauch served a tour of duty for the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

Today, Krauch (far right) is proud that America is recognizing veterans and active personnel alike. Krauch serves multiple tasks for Farm America & Furniture Row race team. 

Agro Culture Liquid Fertilizers is honored to be a partnering sponsor. 

Latest at Goodland and Ashley

GOODLAND, KS.  

All 3 tank slabs have been completed. Next is tank wall assembly

completion for this segment is 24-26 days                    

 

ASHLEY, MI.

Rail manifold is near complete. Two Guys Mechanical will be back on Tuesday to finishing up the fabrication. Once that is done the last few items of connections within the containment and electrical out to the pump will be made.

 

  

Williams, IA Facility to Expand Spring 2012

Beginning spring 2012 the Williams, IA facility also will be expanding with 3- 500,000 ga tanks along with installation of a rail spur, truck load-out building and scales.

 Aerials depict the present look at the Williams facility

Concept drawing illustrates the intened expansions to occur. Highlighted borders show current operations in brown and blue for the upcoming new development.  

First foundation floor complete

Yesterday the foundation slab was completed on the first tank

Plan is for the second tank to be completed today however the looming forecast is for 5-10" inches of snow.  





Snow Day

Snow has brought progress to a halt in Goodland, fortunately forecast predicts 57⁰ tomorrow.

 

New project begins in Ashley

This week work began at the Ashley site preparing for 3- 500,000 gallon tanks to be installed spring 2012. Trench was dug that runs to the 3 tanks for the muliple lines to supply fertilizer, electric , air and water hydrant.

LIQUID's Ron Andrews and Randy Harris work at installing the electrical service to each tank. Also able to see sections of 4" stainless lines welded and placed. Once all welds are complete a pressure test will take place checking for leaks.  

Also in this project a rail manifold will be constructed. The pads seen running along the spur will support the piping, in all the trunk line will span 600 feet reaching 10 cars.     

Crew from Two Guy's Mechanical are preforming the welding fabrication. Excavating by Miller and Son's. 

Goodland Tank(ing) Shape

Progress continued yesterday, here the outer ring for the foundation is completed

A self leveling slurry is poured prior to foundation floor



Rebar is laid and outer wall formed ready for cement.