Agri-Chem

What Agri-Chem does

Agri-Chem, LLC is a regional agricultural input supplier headquartered in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, founded in 1976 and operating since 2011 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hopkinsville Elevator Coop, INC, a 3,200-member farmer-owned cooperative. The company specializes in fertilizer, crop protection chemicals, seed, and custom application services for farmers in Kentucky and surrounding regions, with no operation too large or too small to serve. Because ownership rests with farmer members, 100% of profits are returned to them, aligning the business model with the cooperative's broader vertically integrated grain and input ecosystem.

The company's technical footprint centers on precision agriculture: advanced grid soil sampling, computer-controlled chemical dispersion, and variable rate application equipment capable of spreading up to four nutrients per pass. A 2020 relocation to a new Pembroke Road facility expanded bulk chemical storage from 54,000 to 102,800 gallons and added 12,200-ton dry fertilizer capacity, a rail spur for receiving, and a Yargus weight-loss blender that loads a 48,000 lb semi in under 10 minutes. Seed offerings span multiple national genetics brands (Dekalb, Croplan, Pioneer, Syngenta, Mycogen, Asgrow, Bayer Credenz) with in-house conditioning and custom seed treatment at the Hopkinsville Seed Division and Russellville locations.

Agri-Chem generates revenue through direct sales of crop input products and on-farm application services across at least five Kentucky locations — Hopkinsville (HQ and Seed Division), Casky, Russellville, Princeton, and Trenton/Elkton representation — supported by a field team of agronomists, precision specialists, operational specialists, and applicators. The go-to-market is direct-to-farmer through both on-site service delivery and physical retail pickup. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct sales contact, which is consistent with commodity-input relationship-based selling in the agricultural retail channel.

Name

Agri-Chem

Legal name

Agri-Chem LLC

Website

https://agrichemky.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Agri-Chem is a Hopkinsville, Kentucky-based agricultural input supplier — a wholly owned subsidiary of the 3,200-member Hopkinsville Elevator Coop — providing fertilizer, crop protection chemicals, seed, and custom application services to farmers across multiple Kentucky locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Input Supply

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertilizer & Nutrient Retail (Dry, Liquid, Blends) (AFABAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH), Application Services & Custom Spraying (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAG), Crop Spraying & Chemical Application Services (Ground Rig) (AFACAAAB), Plant Tissue, Soil & Water Sampling Coordination (Agronomy-Focused) (AFACABAH)

Keywords

• Crop input supply
• Fertilizer application
• Crop protection chemicals
• Agricultural seed sales
• Precision agriculture services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hopkinsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Crop Input Products and Services: Revenue generated from the sale of Fertilizer, Crop Protection (Chemicals), Seed, and Application services to farmers. As a farmer-owned cooperative, 100% of profits are returned to member farmers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Agri-Chem supplies crop input products and application services to farmers in Kentucky, including fertilizer, crop protection chemicals, seed and seed treatment, and custom fertilizer/chemical application. The company operates multiple retail locations and a fleet of application equipment, including variable-rate spreaders capable of applying up to four nutrients per pass, supported by a new state-of-the-art fertilizer facility with rail-spur receiving and bulk storage.

Product overview

Agri-Chem is a farmer-owned agricultural supply company offering an integrated portfolio of crop input products and services. The core offering includes Fertilizer (dry fertilizer application with variable rate capabilities), Crop Protection/Chemicals (bulk and package chemical sales), Seed & Seed Treatment (multiple seed brands with conditioning and treating services), and Application Services (equipment fleet for spreading and regulatory reporting). The company operates from a new state-of-the-art fertilizer handling facility with expanded bulk storage capacity of 102,800 gallons of chemicals and 12,200 tons of dry fertilizer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fertilizer Dry fertilizer products delivered with soil sampling, fertilizer recommendations, and variable rate application for up to 4 nutrients per pass; targeted at farmers seeking to maximize bushels per acre.
• Crop Protection (Chemicals) Bulk and packaged crop protection chemicals sold with custom chemical application services for farmers, managed via a computer-controlled bulk storage and dispersion system.
• Seed & Seed Treatment Corn and soybean seed from multiple brands (Dekalb, Croplan, Pioneer, Syngenta, Mycogen, Asgrow, Bayer Credenz) with seed conditioning and customized seed treating services for farmers.
• Application Services Custom fertilizer and chemical application services using a large fleet of equipment offering variable rate and straight rate spreading, with 'as applied' reporting for regulatory compliance; serves farms of any size.

Quantifiable outcome

• Loading time reduced from 45 minutes to under 10 minutes for 48,000 lb semi loads
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commonwealth Agri-EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The new headquarters and fertilizer facility is adjacent to Commonwealth Agri-Energy, enabling operational synergies and strategic alignment in the agricultural supply chain.
• Winfield UnitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinfield United provides seed treatment products offered through Agri-Chem's seed treating services at Russellville and Hopkinsville locations.
• SyngentaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSyngenta provides seed varieties (corn and soybean) and seed treatment products offered through Agri-Chem. Syngenta is one of the seed brand offerings including Dekalb, Croplan, Pioneer, and Mycogen for corn, and Asgrow, Croplan, Pioneer, Mycogen, and Bayer Credenz for soybeans.
• BayerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBayer provides seed varieties (Bayer Credenz soybeans) and seed treatment products offered through Agri-Chem's seed treating services.
• MonsantominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonsanto provides seed treatment products offered through Agri-Chem's seed treating services at Russellville and Hopkinsville locations.
• AgQuestminorOthersAgQuest is listed as a useful link on Agri-Chem's website, suggesting a referral or partner relationship for agricultural services.
• DekalbminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDekalb corn seed brand offered through Agri-Chem as part of their seed product lineup.
• CroplanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCroplan corn and soybean seed brand offered through Agri-Chem as part of their seed product lineup.
• PioneerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPioneer corn and soybean seed brand offered through Agri-Chem as part of their seed product lineup.
• MycogenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMycogen corn and soybean seed brand offered through Agri-Chem as part of their seed product lineup.
• AsgrowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsgrow soybean seed brand offered through Agri-Chem as part of their seed product lineup.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Southern States Cooperative: Farmer-owned agricultural cooperative supplying fertilizer, crop protection chemicals, seed, and custom application across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US. Highly comparable to Agri-Chem as a regional retail ag input co-op serving row-crop and livestock producers.
• Wilbur-Ellis: Privately held ag input retailer and distributor offering fertilizer, crop protection, seed, and precision agriculture services across the US. Same integrated retail agronomy model as Agri-Chem, with broader geography but similar product mix and grower customer profile.
• Helena Agri-Enterprises: US distributor and formulator of crop protection products, fertilizers, seed, and agronomy services with a strong presence in the South and Midwest. Directly comparable portfolio (chemicals, fertilizer, seed, application) with similar regional retail+application model.
• Premier Ag: Regional cooperative-style ag retailer offering seed, crop protection, fertilizer, and custom application services to corn and soybean growers. Matches Agri-Chem's product mix and direct-to-grower service model in the Midwest/South.
• Growmark (FS): Large farmer-cooperative system providing crop inputs, fuel, and agronomy services through member cooperatives in the US Midwest and Ontario. Directly comparable as a multi-product agronomy retailer with cooperative ownership, just at significantly greater geographic scale than Agri-Chem.

Broad incumbents

• Nutrien Ag Solutions: The largest direct-to-farm ag retailer in the US, formed from the merger of Crop Production Services and Agrium. Sells fertilizer, crop protection, seed, and offers custom application and digital agronomy — the same integrated retail model Agri-Chem operates, but at national scale.
• CHS Inc. One of the largest US farmer-owned cooperatives, offering crop inputs, grain marketing, and energy across a wide national footprint. Comparable on cooperative ownership, vertically integrated supply, and integrated crop input offering.
• WinField United (Land O'Lakes): Crop input and agronomy brand of Land O'Lakes, distributing seed, crop protection, and micronutrients through a network of independent ag retailers. Comparable product portfolio and precision-ag emphasis; relevant both as a seed-treatment partner to Agri-Chem and as a broader-incumbent competitor.

Regional players

• Tennessee Farmers Cooperative: Farmer-owned cooperative serving Tennessee and surrounding states with crop inputs, fertilizer, seed, and farm supply retail — explicitly comparable in cooperative structure and core product offering, just operating in an adjacent Kentucky-bordering geography.
• Mid-South Farmers Co-op: Regional farmer-owned cooperative supplying fertilizer, crop protection chemicals, seed, and application services across the Mid-South. Closely comparable cooperative-driven retail agronomy model for row-crop farmers, operating in geographic regions adjacent to Agri-Chem's Kentucky footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/agrichemllc
• Xx.com/agrichemky

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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