PHILO, Ill. — Since 1967, the professional sales staff at Fertilizer Dealer Supply (FDS) has offered the finest lines of self-propelled sprayers, pull sprayers, fertilizer blending and receiving equipment, fertilizer spreaders, lime spreaders, fertilizer tenders, loaders, anhydrous applicators, anhydrous wagons, liquid fertilizer applicators and liquid nurse equipment in the industry.

“We provide fast, reliable, dependable service for all your fertilizer and application needs … and we’re the best at it,” said Lucas Meharry, manager of the Philo location.

FDS also is located in Botkins, Ohio; Morrice, Mich.; Brookston, Ind.; Milton, Wis.; Jessup, Iowa; and Boonville, Mo. The seven fully-stocked locations give FDS an unmatched order shipment record, according to the company’s website at www.fertilizerdealer.com

With more than 5,000 items in stock, customers can shop online. Most orders ship the same day.

The extensive liquid application parts inventory includes chemical hose, spray hose, cam lever couplings, liquid valves, liquid strainers, centrifugal pumps, transfer pumps, chemical meters, piston pumps, poly tanks, steel tanks, foam markers, chemical injection systems, guidance systems, manifold fittings, flow indicators, electric valves, spray nozzles, spray tips and spray fittings.

The huge FDS inventory also includes plant maintenance items such as paint, safety equipment, conveyor belt, pipe fittings, custom cut pipe nipples, decals, over-rust and valve locks.

With a booth at the Midwest Ag Expo Jan. 25-26, at Gordyville USA in Gifford, Ill., and a number of other shows around the Midwest, Meharry said the primary reason for participating is to connect with producers in the area.

“Not only do we generate leads at trade and farm shows, but we continue to build relationships with our existing customers,” he explained.