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Blending Away

On a recent trip to Western Pennsylvania, CropLife IRON had the chance to visit Risser Grain and see the company's fertilizer blending operations.

November 22, 2010

  •  When blending fertilizer for customers, Risser Grain operators can control the mix from this control panel.  © 2010
    When blending fertilizer for customers, Risser Grain operators can control the mix from this control panel.
  •  The Risser Grain blending system is controlled by these control buttons, courtesy of Kahler Automation.  © 2010
    The Risser Grain blending system is controlled by these control buttons, courtesy of Kahler Automation.
  •  A close-up look at the dust spout control panel.  © 2010
    A close-up look at the dust spout control panel.
  •  The fertilizer blending system is operated by this Kahler Automation control box.  © 2010
    The fertilizer blending system is operated by this Kahler Automation control box.
  •  Blended fertilizer is put into trucks for delivery through this pair of spouts.  © 2010
    Blended fertilizer is put into trucks for delivery through this pair of spouts.
  •  Blended dry fertilizer travels up this covered conveyor into the A.J. Sackett blend tower before being loaded into tenders.  © 2010
    Blended dry fertilizer travels up this covered conveyor into the A.J. Sackett blend tower before being loaded into tenders.

View photos of CropLife IRON's tour of Risser Grain.

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