Equipment Advice for Northeast DeKalb County
Genoa Grain Drying, Welding Gear and Wood Stoves
Get a welder for loader repairs, a dryer plan for fall, or a stove that handles prairie wind, all from one experienced team.
Sales and Services
Real Help for Genoa Farms
A stick welder strong enough to patch a cracked loader bucket is often the first tool a Genoa farm shop buys, and it is a good place to start a conversation with us. Genoa sits in the northeast part of DeKalb County, where open fields, gravel lanes and older farmhouses still define much of the landscape. That mix means your list probably includes grain handling and drying equipment, welding equipment sales and service, and a way to heat a house that takes the full force of winter wind. Midwest Agri-Com has helped rural families with all of it for decades. We carry wood and pellet stoves, handle fireplace sales and installation, and stock the electrodes, filler rods and torches a busy shop goes through. Make the drive to Ottawa, look at the equipment in person and leave with a free in-store estimate.
Our Service
Farm, Shop and Hearth Expertise
Most of our customers run more than one kind of project at a time, so we built our business to cover the whole property. For grain, our crew designs and installs stirring machines, in-bin drying, bin stairs, elevator legs and unload systems, then comes back for repair and maintenance when something wears. For the shop, you can pick up plasma cutters, welding wire, handles, fuel kits and cutting torches, and you can bring a tired machine in for service rather than replacing it. For the house, pick a stove fueled by pellets, wood, corn or gas, built from steel, cast iron or soapstone, or a fireplace dressed in brick, cultured stone, masonry or a wood mantel. Fireplace tools and accessories finish the job. Genoa homes tend to be older and exposed on open ground, so we pay close attention to stove sizing, draft and venting. Every installation includes the inspection and follow-up you would expect.
Why Midwest Agri-Com
Why customers choose Midwest Agri-Com
Family owned since 1975
We have served our customers since 1975. As a family-owned and operated business, we take personal pride in every sale and every installation.
Free in-store estimates
Visit our showroom for a free estimate and an individual consultation before you commit to anything.
Done right the first time
Our installation and inspection processes are designed to keep your equipment running reliably from day one.
Our Services and products
Straight Answers From Experienced People
Family owned and serving customers since 1975, Midwest Agri-Com has earned trust in DeKalb County one job at a time. Our experienced sales team has worked on grain systems, welding rigs and hearth installations long enough to tell you what will actually work on your property. Every visit starts with a personalized expert consultation, where we ask about your acres, your shop and your house before recommending anything. Free in-store estimates spell out the cost clearly, with no pressure to decide that day. We keep competitive pricing on quality products, so the stove or dryer you buy holds up for years instead of a season or two. Professional service follows the sale, from installation to inspection to repair. If you farm near Genoa or simply want a warmer house, you will get the same careful attention a large operation gets.
Fireplaces
Wood mantles, cultured stone, and brick and masonry designs, plus the tools and accessories to care for them.
Grain Drying Systems
In-bin drying, grain handling, unload systems, elevator legs, stirring machines, and bin stairs.
Welding Supplies
Torches, plasma cutters, welding wire, electrodes, filler rods, handles, and fuel kits.
your questions answered
Find answers about our products and services.
Should I use MIG or stick welding for repairs around the farm?
Stick welding is usually the better choice for outdoor farm repair because wind does not blow away the shielding, and it handles rusty or painted steel well. MIG is faster and cleaner indoors on thinner, clean material. Many farm shops keep a stick machine for field work and a MIG unit for fabrication on the bench.
How many stirring machines does a grain bin need for good drying?
An insert fits inside an existing fireplace and turns an inefficient opening into a real heat source while keeping the hearth look. A freestanding stove radiates heat from all sides and can go almost anywhere with proper clearances and venting. Your floor plan, chimney condition and heating goals decide which makes more sense.
Is a fireplace insert or a freestanding stove better for heating an older house?
An insert fits inside an existing fireplace and turns an inefficient opening into a real heat source while keeping the hearth look. A freestanding stove radiates heat from all sides and can go almost anywhere with proper clearances and venting. Your floor plan, chimney condition and heating goals decide which makes more sense.
Visit the Showroom
Get Your Free Estimate Now
Tell us what you are working on, from a bin that dries unevenly to a fireplace that never quite heated the room. Our team will lay out options and costs you can actually use. To set up your free in-store estimate, give Midwest Agri-Com a call at 815-712-5750.