Terral is proud to announce that Larry Stivers is joining our company, working in the procurement and marketing of fertilizer. Larry will be partnering with Don Philley in expanding our fertilizer operations. Larry lives in Owensboro, Kentucky and will be working out of Owensboro. After graduating from Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky, Larry worked at… Read more »

Terral held our 8th annual golf outing in Vicksburg, Mississippi on October 4, 2012. There were participants from all over the country representing many of our customers and venders. Twenty-four teams participated. Those in attendance who did not play enjoyed the luncheon, banquet and evening meal. We are very pleased with the turnout and appreciate… Read more »

The river situation has improved at those locations where we either closed the harbor or had restricted access due to low water. The current river gauge at Vicksburg, Mississippi is 3.2, almost four feet above the low river mark. This small rise in river level—coupled with the dredging that took place at the Lake Providence… Read more »

Another difficulty in a season of near-record low river levels Barge traffic on the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) has been slowed to a crawl. Blockages at mile 525 (LMR) and at mile 545 (LMR) have limited southbound and northbound barge movement. Three Terral fleet boats are caught in the impasse, delaying scheduled rock and coal… Read more »

Fertilizer prices presented our company with many difficulties during the spring season. Never have we seen such potential for loss, with prices remaining very high, especially in urea. The urea market is currently inverted, with the nearby price much greater than the deferred pricing. This price structure was driven by a shortage of product, which… Read more »

Terral is deeply saddened by the passing of Tim Duplechain, who was taken by cancer on May 3, 2012. Tim managed our Mermentau, Louisiana operation since its opening in 2004. He was an outstanding employee; we wish we had a hundred more just like him. Tim will be missed by everyone in the Terral family…. Read more »

The newest boat in the Terral fleet is in its final stages of construction. Mid South Marine plans to complete the 1,200 HP vessel by mid-July. The new boat will be named in honor of long-time employee Kim King, who has been with the company since 1980. Kim’s career began in reception. She now works… Read more »

A shift in roles within the Management Team John (Johnny) A. Martin, Jr. has moved from Marine Division Manager to Chief Operating Officer of Terral. In his place, Gabriel (Gabe) Gattle will take over as Marine Division Manager. We are pleased to announce this change and are confident the leadership and experience of both Johnny… Read more »

Terral RiverService has commissioned the building of a new 1,200 HP harbor boat. The boat should be completed by mid-July in time to accommodate Lake Providence’s seasonally busy grain movement. This new harbor boat also will help facilitate additional tonnage from the new succinic acid plant being constructed at the port in Lake Providence by… Read more »

Terral RiverService has completed a total renovation of its fertilizer warehouse in Lake Providence, Louisiana. We are proud of the fact that we did not disrupt our customer service; the project was accomplished without interrupting the loading or receiving product. Our management team developed the plan, and we achieved it with the help of Bo… Read more »

We are pleased to announce the hiring of Chuck Stogner as head of Gulf Coast aggregate sales for Terral RiverService. Chuck has 30 years’ experience in the aggregate business, having worked for Vulcan, Martin Marietta, and La Farge. He has nurtured strong relationships with many customers in this area, and his understanding of barge logistics… Read more »

Spring has come early in the Mid-South. A short winter means fieldwork is already in full swing. Prices for fertilizer have been on the rebound, and many of our locations are moving product at peak-season rates. Hopefully we will be able to keep product available to accommodate this very strong movement.