Milwaukee Opens Ag Export Facility

A $40 million ag export facility recently opened on Jones Island in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where state-grown commodities, including dried distillers’ grain (DDGs), corn and soybeans, will move through the port to international waters.

“This new facility will have a tremendous impact here in the local Milwaukee community and around the state and will help ensure more of our farmers’ best-in-class, Wisconsin-made goods will be shared with folks all over the world,” said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.

The facility boasts capacity for 30,000 metrics tons of DDGs, or 45,000 metric tons of soybeans.

Wisconsin DOT forecasts $63 million will come from the terminal annually, as the ag port addition—operated by The DeLong Co.—will increase exports by 400,000 metric tons each year. According to The DeLong Co., Port Milwaukee’s addition will push commodities to new markets in Northern Africa and Europe.

Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), who pushed for the $19.6 million federal protection grant, awarded the funds in 2021. She says her main goal with the investment is to open international market doors to growers.

EDITOR’S TAKE:

We remind you once again about the importance of exports to the overall well-being of the agricultural economy. It is always encouraging when private companies and governments are willing to also invest in the future by expanding export potential. The DeLong Co. is a well-established family-owned and operated grain and ag retail (fertilizer and crop protection) company in Wisconsin. Through this investment they will enhance the bottom line of farmers/ranchers in the state of Wisconsin and beyond. Congratulations to all parties involved in this advancement. It also sends a strong signal to those serving farmers/ranchers in the DeLong trading area that this will help increase demand by farmers/ranchers for trucks! Get your ag marketing campaign geared up and going. Need some help targeting farmers/ranchers in your area? Give us a call. We have some exciting new packages that just might be the ticket!