ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release)
On Wednesday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded
Agtegra Cooperative a $3 million grant through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
(FPEP). The grant enables awardees to increase or expand the manufacturing and processing of
local fertilizer and nutrient alternatives for farmers.
Through this matching grant, Agtegra will be investing a total of $6 million in expanding its
Prescription Agronomics business division. Prescription Agronomics consists of a starter
fertilizer manufacturing facility located in Ipswich, South Dakota. This expansion will double the
plant’s manufacturing capacity by expanding production and storage space, including the
addition of a new container packaging line and additional warehouse storage. The funds will
also be used to add one 500,000-gallon liquid fertilizer storage tank at each of Agtegra’s Kimball
and McLaughlin agronomy facilities.
“Prescription Agronomics is an integral part of Agtegra Cooperative’s fertilizer business and the
Ipswich community,” said Agtegra CEO Jason Klootwyk. “We look forward to starting
construction on our Prescription Agronomics expansion project in 2025. Agtegra appreciates
the financial support from USDA for this fertilizer expansion project, as well as all of the support
from our strategic partners that assisted and supported Agtegra’s application for this grant.”
Agtegra partnered with the South Dakota Value Added Agricultural Development Center to
apply for the FPEP grant and received letters of support from the Ipswich Development
Corporation, mayor of Ipswich, South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
South Dakota Agri-Business Association, South Dakota Association of Cooperatives, South
Dakota Corn Utilization Council, South Dakota Soybean Checkoff and South Dakota Soybean
Association.
“The Ipswich Development Corporation is supportive of this project that will further Ipswich’s
economic development,” said Ipswich Development Corporation President Scott Kilber. “We’re
excited for the opportunity to expand this business in our rural community.”
A copy of the USDA press release on the grant can be found online at:
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2024/10/30/biden-harris-administration-makes-investments-strengthen-american
ABOUT Agtegra Cooperative
Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by
over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70
locations and 900 employees. Through agronomy, energy, feed and grain products and services, Agtegra
places superior service, relentless innovation and member success at the forefront of everything we do.
With an emphasis on the safety of our employees and members, Agtegra is committed to supporting our
communities for generations to come. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com.