ALCIVIA has completed several major construction milestones at its cutting-edge train shuttle loading facility in Hager City. This advanced grain facility is poised to transform grain handling and logistics for farmers and the surrounding community. ALCIVIA will accept the first grain deliveries this spring.
The Hager City facility has eight new grain bins capable of storing a total of 3.9 million bushels of grain, alongside two 4,700-bushel-per-hour grain dryers and three 1,500-bushel-capacity dump pits. These features will enable a combined grain handling speed of 60,000 bushels per hour to reduce long lines and wait times.
“If you drive past the construction site, you can’t miss the new bins and towers that are reshaping the landscape,” says CEO and President Jim Dell. “We’re excited to see the positive impact it will have on farmers, providing the speed, capacity, and market access they need to thrive.”
New Opportunities
Located on 40 acres with Class I BNSF rail access, this facility can reach the markets within the BNSF network. In addition, ALCIVIA can load shuttles at other locations on the UP and CPKC railroads which provides significant advantages to both domestic and export markets. It also boasts access to the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, positioning ALCIVIA for optimal logistical and arbitrage opportunities. Farmers will have access to new markets that were previously out of reach.
“We used to haul our grain as far as Claremont, Minnesota, which is an hour and a half one way,” says Don Schroeder, a corn and soybean grower just north of Hager City. “Having this facility close by means less time on the road, lower fuel costs, and reduced wear and tear on our trucks. Plus, with access to year-round rail shipping, we’ll finally have the flexibility to sell and move grain during the winter months when other terminals are closed.”
Agricultural Hub
In addition to grain handling, ALCIVIA envisions a 24-hour unattended two-bay loading terminal for liquid fertilizer and rail liquid propane unloading and storage in the future. These added services will streamline operations for farmers, saving time and improving overall productivity. By centralizing these resources, ALCIVIA is creating a hub designed to meet the diverse needs of modern agriculture.
“This project is a win-win,” says Dell. “Farmers gain more efficient access to diverse markets, and the community benefits from increased tax revenue and economic activity. We’re confident this will be a game-changer for the region.”
