Agriculture & Dairy
Agriculture and dairy are the lifeblood of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Bernie's Equipment Company serves farmers, co-ops, grain elevators, feed mills, and dairy processors with material handling solutions built for the unique demands of ag—grain conveyors, bulk storage, pallet handling for feed and supplies, and dock equipment that connects farm operations to processing and distribution. We understand the seasonal rhythms, moisture concerns, and heavy loads that define ag operations.
Equipment Categories
Grain Conveyors
Belt and screw conveyors for grain, feed, and bulk material handling in elevators and mills.
View ProductBulk Storage
Bins, hoppers, and bulk storage solutions for grain, feed, and agricultural inputs.
View ProductPallet Handling
Forklifts and pallet trucks for feed bags, supplies, and finished goods.
View ProductDock Equipment
Levelers and shelters for farm-to-facility receiving and shipping.
View ProductShelving
Heavy-duty shelving for parts, supplies, and packaged goods in ag facilities.
View ProductSafety Equipment
Guardrails, gates, and fall protection for elevated work areas.
View ProductFeatured Products
Belt Conveyor for Grain
Heavy-duty belt conveyor for grain movement in elevators and feed mills.
Learn MoreInterlake Pallet Rack
Pallet rack for feed, supplies, and packaged agricultural products.
Learn MoreHeli LP/Gas Forklifts
Rugged LP forklift for outdoor and indoor ag operations.
Learn MoreMcGuire Dock Equipment
Dock leveler for truck receiving and shipping at ag facilities.
Learn MoreBenefits
- ✓Equipment built for dusty and humid ag environments
- ✓Understanding of seasonal rhythms and harvest demands
- ✓Local service and parts for minimal downtime
- ✓Custom solutions for unique ag workflows
- ✓Financing and rental for capital planning
- ✓Long-standing relationships with regional co-ops and processors
Case Study
Modernizing Grain Handling at Regional Elevator
Grain elevator and feed mill (Decorah, IA area)
Challenge
The facility relied on outdated bucket elevators and manual handling. Throughput couldn't keep up with harvest volume, and equipment failures were frequent. Dust and moisture were damaging equipment.
Solution
Bernie's designed a new belt conveyor system with dust control, upgraded bulk storage with proper aeration, and added Crown LP forklifts for bagged feed handling. We also installed a dock leveler and shelter for truck receiving.
Result
30% increase in throughput during harvest, 50% reduction in equipment downtime, and improved worker safety. The facility now handles peak volume without overtime or backup.
Compliance & Standards
OSHA
Safety standards for grain handling, confined spaces, and material handling equipment.
USDA
Standards for agricultural and dairy facility operations where applicable.
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