Cooperative Producers Inc., Hastings, Neb., in partnership with Gavilon Fertilizer, on June 30 announced plans for the construction of a new liquid fertilizer plant next to CPI’s current dry fertilizer plant in Hastings. Construction is set to begin within the next month and is targeted for a March 15, 2021 completion. Full-service operation is anticipated by spring of 2021 with limited operations available sooner.
The liquid plant will have the capacity to house over 65,000 tons of liquid fertilizer and 525,000 gallons of bulk chemical.