The Farmers Cooperative Association of Ravenna, Neb., held a grand opening of its new dry fertilizer facility on March 25. The $2.8 million, 2,800 st fertilizer plant has the capacity to move 200 st of fertilizer per hour, according to the Kearney Hub.
Work on the new wooden structure began in May 2020 on the existing 12 acre site. The 124-foot by 124-foot, 30-foot-tall facility is fully automated. An older 800 st dry storage facility will continue to be used for storage.
The cooperative was chartered in 1932 and specializes in agronomy, seed, fertilizer, chemical, ag technology, bulk fuel, propane, and tires. It serves central Nebraska, with locations in Ravenna and Pleasanton.