Northern Woodford County Equipment Partner
Minonk In-Bin Grain Drying and Welding Equipment
We help Minonk growers modernize older bins, keep welding shops supplied and choose stoves that stand up to open-prairie winters.
Sales and Services
Equipment Help for Minonk
Retrofitting an older Minonk bin with a full drying floor and fan can bring a dependable storage structure back into everyday use. Minonk sits in northern Woodford County close to I-39, surrounded by wide-open farmland where harvest logistics shape much of the year. That makes grain handling and drying equipment a natural fit for our work here, along with welding supplies and equipment for the shops that keep tractors, trailers and augers running. When the prairie wind picks up in January, a wood or pellet stove or a well-built fireplace becomes just as important. The team at Midwest Agri-Com covers all five services, so you can plan bin work, shop purchases and home heating with one experienced group. Our Ottawa showroom is a reasonable drive north, and each visit includes honest advice and a free in-store estimate.
Our Service
Bin Upgrades and Shop Supplies
Older bins in this area often have plenty of life left with the right upgrades. We plan and install in-bin drying, stirring machines and unload systems, and we add elevator legs and bin stairs to make handling safer and faster. Design, construction and repair are all handled by our crew. Shop customers can stock up on electrodes, wire, filler rods, handles and fuel kits, choose from torches and plasma cutters, and bring in machines for service. Inside the farmhouse, our installers build fireplaces in brick, masonry, cultured stone and wood mantel finishes, plus tools and accessories, and we offer stoves that burn corn, pellets, gas or wood in steel, cast iron and soapstone. Minonk farmhouses often sit exposed to strong wind, so we pay close attention to draft and placement during installation. Inspection, maintenance and restoration support every system long after the work is finished.
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
Grounded in Decades of Service
Minonk farm families tend to keep equipment for decades, so the advice behind each purchase has to hold up just as long. Our experienced sales team has worked through older bins, overworked welders and drafty farmhouses since 1975, and that background shapes every recommendation. You start with a personalized expert consultation about your acres, your shop and how you heat the house. Free in-store estimates spell out costs so you can plan around harvest and cash flow. Competitive pricing on quality products lets you upgrade without cutting corners on the parts that wear. Professional service handles installation, inspection and repair when something needs attention. Family owned and operated from day one, Midwest Agri-Com values trust and repeat business over quick sales. Out on the open prairie along I-39, that kind of steady support matters.
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.
Can an older grain bin be retrofitted for in-bin drying?
Many older bins can be upgraded with a full perforated floor, a properly sized fan and heater, and stirring equipment. The bin's condition, foundation, diameter and height determine what is practical. An inspection checks for structural wear and airflow limits so you know if a retrofit makes sense before you invest.
Do I need a hearth pad under a freestanding wood stove on carpet?
Bronze filler rods are commonly used to braze cast iron because brazing uses lower heat than welding, which reduces the chance of new cracks. Clean the area thoroughly, preheat the part evenly and cool it slowly. Flux-coated rods simplify the process. For heavily loaded parts, ask us about the best repair method.
What filler rod should I use for brazing cracked cast iron parts?
Bronze filler rods are commonly used to braze cast iron because brazing uses lower heat than welding, which reduces the chance of new cracks. Clean the area thoroughly, preheat the part evenly and cool it slowly. Flux-coated rods simplify the process. For heavily loaded parts, ask us about the best repair method.
Visit the Showroom
Plan Your Next Upgrade
Bring your bin dimensions, your shop wish list or questions about heating your farmhouse more efficiently. We will lay out sensible options and clear costs. Schedule your free in-store estimate when you call our Ottawa showroom on Route 71 at 815-712-5750.