Agricultural Services
Specializing in the design and installation of dryers for hop, mint, and filberts (hazelnuts).
Pioneer of Agricultural Processes
We’ve been drying, and preserving for 50 years in the Willamette and Yakima valley. We specialize in the design and installation of dryers for hop, mint, and filberts (hazelnuts).
It started with variations of Branson burners in the 1950s, working closely with Capital Farms, Weathers, Goschie, Rogue Brewery, and many more.
Since then, there have been many innovations, one being VFD (Variable Frequency Drives), which automatically adjusts the speed of the fans based on resistance and improving the efficiency of operation. Being able to monitor the levels of moisture and pressure variation anticipates blowout before it happens.
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For those who don’t want hops dried with oil, or if you want to use natural gas, we build dual-fuel burner systems to give one the flexibility between diesel and natural gas.
FAQs
What types of agricultural drying systems do you specialize in?
We specialize in the design and installation of custom dryers for hops, mint, and filberts (hazelnuts). We have 50 years of experience in the Willamette and Yakima valleys.
What makes your drying systems different?
Our systems incorporate innovations like VFD (Variable Frequency Drives) that automatically adjust fan speed for optimal efficiency and prevent blowouts. We focus on precision control of moisture and pressure.
What fuel options are available for your dryers?
We offer both single-fuel (natural gas or diesel) and dual-fuel systems, giving you the flexibility to choose between diesel and natural gas, depending on your needs and preferences (e.g., avoiding oil-dried hops).
What kind of control systems do you use?
We utilize advanced control systems from Honeywell and other leading providers, including Digi-Span temperature controls, manual reset high limit controls, and various safety switches and valves to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Do you offer on-site service and installation?
Yes, we travel throughout the Pacific Northwest, servicing locations with single dryers up to large operations with 20 or more dryers. We can also prefabricate equipment at our shop for efficient field installation.
What is the process for getting a custom dryer designed and installed?
Contact us to discuss your specific needs. We’ll work with you to design a system tailored to your crop, volume, and facility. We handle the entire process from design and fabrication to installation and ongoing service.
How can I get a quote for a custom drying system?
Call us or contact us through our website for a consultation and quote.
We work with Honeywell combustion controls and other innovative control providers to, Digi-Span temp controls, manual reset hight limit controls, combustion supervision controls, flame sensor controls, amplifier, main/pilot gas valves, main/pilot gas regulators, high/low pressure gas safety switches, etc.
We can travel to your location servicing a range from a single dryer to 20 or more dryers anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. We can also prefabricate your drying equipment at our shop prior to field installation.
Our goal is to install and service the dryers to be as efficient and dependable as possible for you and your harvests.
We Work With
Crosby Farms
Kraemer’s Nursery
Green Leaf Hop Farms
