Independence Scale is NOW OPEN!

Sep 29, 2022


Our brand new Independence scale is now open for grain at the IAS Independence grain site just west of Hwy 150!

Retired employee, Bob Armstead, brought in the first load of beans for 2022 this morning for customer, Greg Fangmann. 

When bringing grain, please come to the bin site as our old Independence location is now closed. The exact address is 1101 2nd Ave NE. 

Contact our Masonville location with any questions!

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