Agriculture
Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. custom-engineered agricultural system solutions have been the top choice for dry and liquid bulk material processing systems throughout the agriculture industry for over 50 years. Our tailored agricultural systems for process controls/automation, weighing, and other applications are designed and produced specifically for the needs of the agriculture industry. These applications include grain handling, grain terminal operations, grain processing controls, seed processing and conditioning, and other dry and liquid material handling and processing applications.
The applications mentioned below are examples of our work in Agricultural markets (Animal Feed Mills and Food-related applications are discussed elsewhere). Below are links to detailed information about each application. In addition, Sterling Systems & Controls offers software applications applicable to all industries for Preventative Maintenance Planning and Remote Control.
Agriculture
What is the Agriculture Industry?
Agriculture, known also as husbandry or farming, is the science of cultivating plants, animals, and other life forms for food, fiber, and fuel. The agriculture industry, which includes enterprises engaged in growing crops, raising fish and animals, and logging wood, encompasses farms, dairies, hatcheries, and ranches. Our application review focuses on grain storage, handling, and processing only, leaving Animal Feed Mill applications discussed elsewhere.
The agriculture industry is extremely important globally (including all market segments) and is one of the largest industry groups in the United States. Agricultural industries contributed $1.42 trillion to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022, a 5.5 percent share. The output of America’s farms contributed $223.5 billion of this sum—about 0.9 percent of GDP.