Superior Ag Announces New Ohio River Fertilizer Terminal

Superior Ag has acquired the Summit River Terminal near Rockport, and plans to build another facility starting early this year. Photo by Superior Ag.
News Release
ROCKPORT — Indiana-based agricultural cooperative Superior Ag has announced the acquisition of the Summit River Terminal near Rockport, and future construction of a 32,000-ton dry fertilizer distribution facility that will feature direct load and direct ship capabilities for local farmers. Construction is anticipated to begin early this year.
“The construction of a dry fertilizer distribution facility on the Ohio River is a significant commitment that we have been carefully considering for several years,” shared Richard Lloyd, president and CEO of Superior Ag.
Located on an 18-acre site, the new Superior Ag Ohio River Terminal will feature 10 large bins, a 600 tons-per-hour barge receiving system capable of unloading one full barge in just three hours and a 300 TPH truck receiving system with the ability to offload one truck in five minutes.
Construction is predicted to take 12-18 months. The total investment in this facility exceeds $20 million.
Currently, Superior Ag has over 2,700 members throughout southwestern Indiana, northern and central Kentucky and the bordering regions of Illinois. To learn more, visit Superior Ag’s website.