— Chad Wilson, Ag Service Center
As we head into spring, preparation matters more than ever. Whether you’ve worked with our Ag Service Center before or this is your first season hearing about it, now is the time to plan for your equipment, grain handling, and maintenance needs.
For those new to the Ag Service Center, it’s Central United Cooperative’s full-service equipment, parts, grain handling, and repair facility located in Lafayette. We serve agricultural, construction, and lawn and garden customers with access to new and used equipment, a well-stocked parts department, and factory-trained, certified technicians. Our team handles routine maintenance, major repairs, tire service, DOT inspections, precision technology support, and complete grain system projects.
Here’s how we can help this spring.
Equipment:
Line It Up Early
If you’re considering upgrading or adding equipment, now is the time to start the conversation. We have access to top brands and can source skid loaders, mowers, tillage tools, rollers, balers, and more. Even if it’s not on our lot, we can typically have it within a few days. The earlier you reach out, the better chance you have of it being ready when you are.
Grain Handling:
Don’t Wait for a Breakdown
We’re off to a strong start on 2026 grain handling projects, and while the schedule is filling in, we still have room for additional projects. Last fall brought strong yields across the region, and many systems handled increased bushels. That kind of volume adds wear to bins, legs, augers, dryers, and handling equipment.
Now is the time to address repairs, upgrades, maintenance, or even plan for additional storage before harvest approaches. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can secure your spot on the schedule. You don’t need to be located near Lafayette to do business with us. Our team is willing to travel to meet your needs.
Dryer service begins in spring and continues through summer. If you have major repairs or would like a check-up in early May, reach out now to get on the list. Call 507-228-8224 to schedule.
Full-Service Shop:
Any Color, Any Brand
Our ag shop works on all brands and all colors. From routine maintenance to major repairs, we service skid loaders, tractors, small engines, and large equipment of all kinds.
Need tires, service work, or a full inspection before planting? We can help you get everything field-ready in one place.
Trucks:
Diagnostics and DOT Covered
Our shop is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and trained technicians to handle everything from routine service to DOT inspections and repairs. We can service nearly anything you bring in, even if it wasn’t purchased from us.
Tires:
Wide Variety Available
If it rolls, we can likely put the right tires on it: tractors, combines, trucks, skid loaders, lawnmowers, and more. Our certified technicians handle installation and balancing to ensure proper fit and performance in the field and on the road.
We’re currently offering special savings on Firestone and Bridgestone radial and farm tires through April 30. Reach out to find the right fit for your equipment and your budget
Tire brands we carry: Firestone, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Titan, Michelin, BKT, Mitas, Alliance, and Carlisle.
Precision Planting:
Start with Accuracy
Planting performance begins well before the planter enters the field. A thorough pre-season inspection helps identify wear, make adjustments, and catch small issues before they affect yield. Meter calibration ensures accurate seed placement and consistent population. Small corrections now can prevent larger problems later.
If you’re using Ag Leader technology, our team can assist with setup, upgrades, troubleshooting and more to ensure your system is operating properly.
On April 3, we hosted a Planter Maintenance Clinic. Jason Portner from Precision Planting, along with our in-house expert Dan Hayes, covered updates, meter calibration, planter maintenance, and more to help ensure planters were ready for the field.
Parts
Our parts counter supports you throughout the season. We stock a wide range of parts to keep your equipment running, and if we don’t have what you need in stock, we can typically order it quickly. Planning ahead for common wear items helps reduce downtime when workloads increase.
Watch for details on our upcoming spring parts sale.
A strong season starts with preparation. We’re ready to help you stay ahead of the rush. Call 507-228-8224 to schedule service or discuss your plans.