September 25, 2025

Nutrien opens Tipton retail facility

By AgriNews Staff
Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened one of its most advanced retail facilities in Tipton to help meet the growing needs of farmers in central Indiana.

Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened one of its most advanced retail facilities in Tipton to help meet the growing needs of farmers in central Indiana. (Provided photo/Nutrien)

TIPTON, Ind. — Nutrien Ag Solutions celebrated the completion of its new infrastructure project at its Tipton retail facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 9.

The location is one of many Nutrien Ag Solutions retail facilities across North America included in the company’s capital improvement initiative, designed to modernize operations and enhance service in regions experiencing rapid agricultural growth.

The ribbon-cutting marked a milestone for Tipton, bringing together Nutrien employees, local farmers, suppliers and community leaders to celebrate this new era for the site.

Guests toured the upgraded facility and saw firsthand how the advanced infrastructure and expanded capabilities support grower success across central Indiana.

Local Impact

Rob Clayton, senior vice president of North American retail, emphasized the local impact.

“This facility is a showcase of innovation, built with one goal in mind — supporting farmer success,” he said.

“Our capital improvement initiative reflects Nutrien’s unwavering commitment to delivering industry-leading products, proprietary solutions and services that maximize yield, profitability and sustainability.

“For our team, it’s not just new infrastructure — it’s a commitment to our farmers that Nutrien will be here, season after season.”

Strengthening Service

The Tipton facility now stands as one of Nutrien’s most advanced retail locations, built to anticipate the growing needs of Indiana farmers.

Key upgrades include:

• 5,000-ton dry fertilizer storage system with rail access and 250-ton-per-hour receiving and blending capabilities for precise macro and micronutrient blends with liquid impregnation.

• Liquid storage and blending facility with 2 million gallons of UAN storage, 240,000 gallons of nutritional storage and 110,000 gallons of chemistry storage, plus interior and exterior load pads for custom blends.

• Enhanced anhydrous ammonia system including four riser platforms, 120,000 gallons of NH3 storage and stabilizer injection capabilities.

• Modernized office designed with digital and operational efficiencies to further improve customer service and support.

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