Farmers Cooperative to Build Grain Shuttle Loading Facility Near Pawnee City, NE
Aug 19, 2024
Farmers Cooperative is pleased to announce the construction of a state-of-the-art grain shuttle loading facility near Pawnee City, Nebraska.
This new grain facility will serve as a vital outlet for local grain production, addressing a growing need for efficient grain handling and storage. Construction of the facility will begin this fall and weather permitting, is expected to be fully operational by the fall of 2026.
“The facility will feature a storage capacity of approximately 3.7 million bushels and will include a 110-car shuttle shipper on the BNSF railroad,” said Dale Hayek, Senior VP of Grain. “The four larger concrete tubes will hold 820,000 bushels each. We will have unloading capacity of 4 – 20k/bu/hr grain pits with independent receiving legs and truck flow will be accelerated with two scales.”
Located on County Road 711, the facility is strategically positioned to serve the region’s grain producers. The site was chosen for its excellent rail access and proximity to the highway. This location addresses a need for a relevant grain market in the area, with the nearest comparable facilities located 35 to 45 miles away in every direction. The facility will primarily handle corn and soybeans, with the ability to handle wheat, milo, and specialty crops.
“This new facility represents a significant investment in the future of the Pawnee City area,” said Allan Zumpfe, President & CEO of Farmers Cooperative. “This new facility adds to our grain handling and storage capabilities in such a way that we are not only meeting the current needs of today’s producers, but also positioning our company to support their growth for years to come. At Farmers Cooperative, we are committed to providing the best possible service and resources to our members, and this project is a testament to that commitment.”
This new grain facility will serve as a vital outlet for local grain production, addressing a growing need for efficient grain handling and storage. Construction of the facility will begin this fall and weather permitting, is expected to be fully operational by the fall of 2026.
“The facility will feature a storage capacity of approximately 3.7 million bushels and will include a 110-car shuttle shipper on the BNSF railroad,” said Dale Hayek, Senior VP of Grain. “The four larger concrete tubes will hold 820,000 bushels each. We will have unloading capacity of 4 – 20k/bu/hr grain pits with independent receiving legs and truck flow will be accelerated with two scales.”
Located on County Road 711, the facility is strategically positioned to serve the region’s grain producers. The site was chosen for its excellent rail access and proximity to the highway. This location addresses a need for a relevant grain market in the area, with the nearest comparable facilities located 35 to 45 miles away in every direction. The facility will primarily handle corn and soybeans, with the ability to handle wheat, milo, and specialty crops.
“This new facility represents a significant investment in the future of the Pawnee City area,” said Allan Zumpfe, President & CEO of Farmers Cooperative. “This new facility adds to our grain handling and storage capabilities in such a way that we are not only meeting the current needs of today’s producers, but also positioning our company to support their growth for years to come. At Farmers Cooperative, we are committed to providing the best possible service and resources to our members, and this project is a testament to that commitment.”