Stueve Construction

09/29/2026

The future of fertilizer handling is arriving fast.

Don’t be surprised if the next fertilizer facility you visit has an autonomous loader moving product, feeding bins, and handling day-to-day fertilizer loading operations — all without a driver behind the wheel.

Automation is changing the way modern fertilizer facilities operate, bringing new opportunities for efficiency, consistency, and productivity.

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09/28/2026

Stueve Construction is seeking an experienced Field Construction Manager to oversee the construction of dry fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, chemical, and other agribusiness facilities throughout the United States. To apply, go to our careers page: https://stueve.com/current-jobs/

09/28/2026

Stueve Innovation has begun deploying its FAST system, a patent-pending autonomous fertilizer warehouse platform designed to automate fertilizer loading and inventory monitoring at agricultural retail facilities. The initial rollout covers six ag retail locations, with additional sites expected to be added throughout 2027.

Patent-pending FAST system is launching at six ag retail locations, with additional installations planned for 2027.

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

Stueve Begins Rollout of Patent-Pending FAST Technology

ALGONA, Iowa — Sept. 18, 2026 — Stueve Innovation, LLC has initiated the initial rollout of FAST (Fully Autonomous Smart Terminal), its patent-pending autonomous fertilizer warehouse system, beginning with six ag retail locations. Stueve Innovation, LLC, is the autonomous technology affiliate of Stueve Construction, LLC, established to operate FAST on behalf of ag retail customers. The underlying technology remains the subject of a pending U.S. patent application.

Ag retailers consistently cite labor availability as the primary constraint on where and how they build and staff fertilizer facilities. By automating bin-to-scoop loading, the patent-pending FAST platform is designed to let retailers extend operating hours, redeploy experienced staff to higher-value work, and continue to operate reliably in regions where skilled labor is difficult to find or retain.

Working in partnership with KSi and Polymath Robotics, Stueve Innovation created the FAST system to automate the operations that have traditionally required a dedicated loader operator on-site. In operation, the FAST system receives orders, directs an autonomous loader to the correct storage bin, calculates precise scoop quantities, and coordinates with facility blending and conveyor systems to complete the load. LIDAR-based scanning measures bin inventory to within roughly 1% accuracy, feeding real-time volume data to an online portal and API so retailers can monitor stock without a physical walk-through.

Polymath Robotics is responsible for programming the loader to operate autonomously within the facility, while KSi provides automation control of the dry fertilizer blending system, integrates the ERP and order processing systems, and maintains the middleware technology that it developed to dispatch the loader to the correct storage bin and dump location for order fulfillment.

A working prototype of FAST, built around an autonomously operated loader, was previously shown at the MAGIE show in Bloomington, Illinois in August 2026. The initial rollout, operated by Stueve Innovation, will start with six ag retail locations, followed by additional sites throughout 2027.

Patent Notice: Stueve Innovation, LLC has filed a U.S. patent application covering material aspects of its integrated autonomous fertilizer handling and warehouse system, including its autonomous loader navigation, bucket and boom control, and bin-scanning inventory methods.

https://www.irpt.net/stueve-begins-rollout-of-patent-pending-fast-technology/

09/23/2026

A Smarter Way to Move Fertilizer
In this CropLife Smart Tech interview, Stueve Construction CEO Jim Bishop shares how Project FAST, an autonomous fertilizer loader, could help ag retailers overcome labor shortages, improve accuracy, and boost efficiency.

In this CropLife Smart Tech interview, Stueve Construction CEO Jim Bishop shares how Project FAST, an autonomous fertilizer loader, could help ag retailers overcome labor shortages, improve accuracy, and boost efficiency.

09/22/2026

A major new dry fertilizer facility is taking shape in Edgeley, North Dakota — and long before the first dirt is moved, the success of a project like this begins with detailed pre-construction planning.

This 30,420-ton dry fertilizer plant is being built to support the growing needs of farmers across the region. A project of this size requires more than construction experience. It requires coordination, planning, communication, and a clear path forward before crews ever arrive on site.

That is where Stueve Construction’s pre-construction team makes a difference.

Stueve has its own dedicated team of pre-construction specialists who work ahead of the build to help make sure key details are in place and ready to go once dirt work starts. From early planning and project coordination to scheduling, site preparation, design considerations, and construction readiness, this process helps create a smoother, more efficient path from concept to completion.

For ag retailers and cooperatives investing in new fertilizer infrastructure, proper pre-construction planning can help reduce delays, improve communication, and set the project up for long-term success.

Projects like this are more than buildings — they are long-term investments in local farming, crop production, and the agricultural supply chain.

Build with confidence. Build for the future. Build with Stueve Construction.

Learn more at www.stueve.com.

09/21/2026

Today is the last day to nominate an ARA Rising Star. Nominations for the ARA Rising Stars Program, sponsored by Atticus, LLC, close COB tonight. Submit your nomination before it's too late:

aradc.org/rising-stars

09/18/2026

Safety starts with you.
Thank you to the Stueve Construction crews who participated in this quarter’s “See Something, Say Something” Safety Initiative. Every time our employees speak up about an unsafe condition or behavior, they help protect fellow coworkers and prevent injuries before they happen.
Congratulations to Josh’s Crew, our 1st Place winner this quarter! The crew will receive a YETI 65 Cooler stocked with Gatorades.
Keep looking out for one another. Keep speaking up. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.