Case Studies Equipment & Construction

Drive through the Midwest’s vast farmland and you’ll see massive metal structures rising from the horizon, their industrial appearance contrasting against the natural landscape. These are large, commercial grain systems, and at the heart of each are grain bins—vented, silver, corrugated steel structures that store dry grains, typically corn and soybeans. According to the National […]

It would be easy for younger generations to turn up their noses up at the dairy industry. Working in it demands long hours, knowledge of milking systems and science, compassion for people and animals. There’s a certain odor that takes getting used to. That’s according to people who know the industry well, people like Ryan […]

In the world of dairy and agricultural construction, there’s a growing knowledge gap. In many cases, fourth-generation farmers are running farms built by past generations, so they haven’t had to build much from the ground up. As a result, they’ve had less experience pulling shingles, running pipe and pouring concrete. In other instances, the next […]

In Brookings, South Dakota, United Development LLC has been powering the local agricultural market since 2009, specializing in ag-related general contracting, construction management, design and development, particularly in the niche of dairy development, waste management and ventilation systems. United Development is an expert in site selection, design, construction and general contracting of new facilities, as […]

In Cicero, Indiana, one equipment company has built a tradition of quality, serving growers, elevators and other agricultural entities for approximately half a century. Now known as Waitt Equipment Sales Inc., the business was founded in the 1960s by Warren Waitt, who started out selling feeder pigs and grain bins to local farmers. In the […]

Riverview LLP has grown into a multifaceted agribusiness by employing some of the most passionate people in the industry. The company’s mission is to provide a culture of opportunity for passionate people and innovative ideas. With this goal in mind, Riverview has branched into all corners of agriculture — agronomy, beef, dairy and facility construction. […]

Founded in 1990 by Curt and Tracy Bjerke, Bjerke Brothers Inc. (BBI) is one of the Midwest’s leading designers and suppliers of grain- and seed-cleaning systems and equipment. Based in Buxton, North Dakota, BBI serves customers big and small, including grain cooperatives, private and commercial grain and processing companies, among others, completing work on export […]

QED Dryer Sales & MFG Inc. (QED) stands for three main principles in business: quality, efficiency and dependability. Since 1986, the family-owned and -operated company has armed agriculture professionals with the tools to improve their harvest by preserving and increasing grain quality. QED manufactures continuous mixed-flow heat-recycling grain dryers for corn, rice, wheat, milo, soybeans, […]