Ohio Irrigation Equipment Dealers for Soybeans

Key Takeaways:

Ohio’s commercial soybean irrigation dealer network is smaller than primary pivot states — authorized coverage for Valley, Reinke, and Lindsay Zimmatic exists but is sparse relative to Nebraska or Kansas
George F. Ackerman Co in Curtice (Lindsay Zimmatic and Rivulis) and A.G. Irrigation in Edgerton (Valley Performance Plus) provide the most established multi-brand coverage in northwest Ohio
Erickson Irrigation in Alvordton is an authorized Valley dealer serving the Williams County area of northwest Ohio
Ohio soybean irrigation ROI is driven primarily by drought risk on well-drained sandy and silt loam soils of northwest and west-central Ohio rather than by water scarcity constraints
Ohio EQIP applications compete in a diverse state pool — Lake Erie watershed water quality co-benefits strengthen application ranking for northwest Ohio growers

Ohio ranks among the top five US soybean-producing states by volume, with the bulk of production concentrated in the northwest till plain counties. Supplemental irrigation adoption has historically been limited — Ohio’s average annual rainfall of 36–40 inches is generally adequate for soybean production — but increasing mid-summer drought frequency and the yield protection arithmetic at current soybean prices are driving growing interest in center pivot installation across the state’s primary production regions. This guide covers authorized Ohio irrigation equipment dealers, the geographic context that shapes irrigation ROI across the state, and how to access EQIP cost-share for Ohio soybean operations.

Ohio Soybean Irrigation: Where the Investment Makes Sense

Ohio soybean irrigation ROI is most defensible in the northwest region — the flat glacial lake bed counties of Fulton, Henry, Williams, Defiance, and Paulding — where highly drained Hoytville and Paulding clay soils have poor water holding characteristics in the upper profile and where summer rainfall variability can create significant moisture deficits during R3–R5 pod fill in dry years. The irony of the northwest Ohio situation is that these are often the same soils that need extensive tile drainage in wet years — the drainage infrastructure installed to manage excess water also accelerates drying in drought conditions, increasing irrigation ROI relative to the water holding capacity the soil type might suggest.

West-central and central Ohio soybean production on the Miami lobe till plain soils has moderate supplemental irrigation ROI. Severe drought years produce meaningful yield gaps but most Ohio production years have sufficient July and August rainfall to carry the crop through pod fill without irrigation. The ROI case here is drought insurance framing rather than the routine seasonal production benefit that drives irrigation in western Kansas or Nebraska.

Ohio Center Pivot and SDI Dealers by Region

Dealer	Location	Brand Authorization	Key Services	Region Served
George F. Ackerman Co	Curtice, OH	Zimmatic by Lindsay (authorized) / Rivulis drip	Center pivot sales, agricultural drip, pumps, automation/controls — also serves northwest Ohio and Michigan	Northwest OH (Ottawa County area) and northwest OH broadly
A.G. Irrigation	Edgerton, OH	Valley (Performance Plus certified)	Center pivot sales and service — Valley’s highest dealer designation	Northwest OH (Williams County area)
Erickson Irrigation	Alvordton, OH	Valley (authorized)	Center pivot sales, aftermarket parts, emergency field repair	Northwest OH (Williams County area)
Farmers Equipment Inc	Urbana, OH	Reinke (authorized)	Center pivot sales and service	West-central OH (Champaign County area)
Koviack Irrigation & Farm Services	Three Rivers, MI	Zimmatic by Lindsay (authorized)	Center pivot, pumps, weather monitoring, automation/controls — cross-border coverage	Northwest OH cross-border coverage from Michigan base

Northwest Ohio — The Primary Soybean Irrigation Zone

Northwest Ohio has the state’s most established commercial soybean irrigation dealer presence. George F. Ackerman Co in Curtice is the most comprehensively authorized dealer in Ohio — carrying both Lindsay Zimmatic center pivot authorization and Rivulis drip irrigation products, with Mark Ackerman (President) as the primary contact (info@ackermantoledo.com). Their multi-system capability — center pivot alongside drip — makes them a useful evaluation resource for northwest Ohio growers comparing system types before committing to a purchase. Ackerman also serves northwest Ohio from a base that is accessible from the Toledo metropolitan area and extends coverage into northwest Ohio’s primary soybean production counties.

A.G. Irrigation in Edgerton holds Valley’s Performance Plus certification — the manufacturer’s highest dealer service designation — making them the strongest Valley-authorized dealer by certification level in Ohio. Their Edgerton location is well-positioned for Williams County and the northwest Ohio counties where the highest pivot adoption in the state is concentrated. Erickson Irrigation in Alvordton provides a second Valley-authorized option in the same Williams County area, with a full aftermarket parts inventory and emergency field repair capability.

Koviack Irrigation and Farm Services in Three Rivers, Michigan serves northwest Ohio from across the state line — carrying Lindsay Zimmatic authorization with pump, weather monitoring, and automation/control capability. Terry Koviack (President) leads an operation that explicitly lists northern Indiana and northwest Ohio as service territory, making them a viable alternative for Defiance, Paulding, and Henry county growers who want Lindsay Zimmatic coverage with local service territory knowledge.

West-Central Ohio

Farmers Equipment Inc in Urbana provides Reinke-authorized center pivot coverage for the Champaign County and west-central Ohio area. Ohio’s authorized Reinke dealer presence is limited — Farmers Equipment represents the most accessible Reinke option for west-central Ohio soybean growers. For north-central and east-central Ohio, the nearest Reinke or Valley authorized dealers may be across the Indiana or Pennsylvania state lines — growers in those counties should use manufacturer dealer locators at reinke.com and valleyirrigation.com to confirm the current nearest authorized dealer for their specific zip code.

Soil Type and Irrigation System Selection in Ohio

Ohio Region	Dominant Soil Type	Irrigation ROI Assessment	Recommended System Type
Northwest (Fulton, Williams, Henry)	Hoytville clay, Paulding clay — tile-drained	Moderate-high — tile drainage accelerates drying in drought years	Center pivot — flat field geometry suits pivot circle well
West-central (Mercer, Auglaize, Darke)	Brookston silt loam, Celina silt loam	Moderate — drought insurance value for severe years	Center pivot or supplemental traveling gun
Central (Franklin, Delaware, Morrow)	Crosby silt loam, Kokomo silty clay loam	Low-moderate — higher water holding capacity reduces drought vulnerability	Supplemental only — evaluate on field-specific soil maps
Northwest Maumee River flat	Toledo silty clay — heaviest soils	Low — high water holding capacity; drainage is primary concern	Drainage improvement typically higher priority than irrigation

For guidance on matching system type to Ohio soil conditions, see our overview of center pivot pros and cons for soybean farming and our analysis of SDI vs center pivot ROI for soybeans. For the full dealer evaluation framework, see our center pivot dealer selection guide.

EQIP Cost-Share for Ohio Soybean Irrigation

Ohio soybean growers qualify for EQIP cost-share under practice code 449 at 75% of eligible project costs, with rates up to 90% for historically underserved producers. Ohio NRCS processes applications through the standard competitive ranking system alongside a wide range of conservation practices including drainage management, nutrient management, and cover crops.

Northwest Ohio growers are almost entirely within the Lake Erie watershed — Ohio’s most significant water quality conservation priority. EQIP applications that document how the irrigation system reduces nutrient and sediment runoff to Lake Erie drainage receive a meaningful ranking advantage in the Ohio competitive pool. Specifically reference the Lake Erie watershed designation in the application narrative when filing from any northwest Ohio county.

For the complete EQIP application process, see our EQIP application step-by-step guide. For financing options, see our center pivot financing guide.

Ohio Soybean Irrigation Equipment Dealers: Conclusion

Ohio’s commercial soybean irrigation dealer network is limited relative to the primary pivot states but provides multi-brand coverage in the northwest Ohio region where irrigation ROI is most defensible. George F. Ackerman Co brings Lindsay Zimmatic and Rivulis drip capability from their Curtice base. A.G. Irrigation brings Valley Performance Plus certification from Edgerton. Erickson Irrigation provides Valley coverage in Alvordton. Koviack Irrigation extends Lindsay Zimmatic coverage into northwest Ohio from Three Rivers, Michigan. Farmers Equipment provides Reinke coverage for west-central Ohio. The Ohio grower decision to irrigate is fundamentally a drought insurance decision — framing the ROI case around yield protection in drought years and EQIP cost-share at 75% of eligible costs makes the investment arithmetic work for most northwest and west-central Ohio soybean operations on well-drained soils. For the full dealer directory and additional state guides, visit the AguaFox soybean irrigation equipment dealer directory.

Ohio Irrigation Equipment Dealers FAQs

Who are the main irrigation equipment dealers in Ohio for soybean farms?

Key Ohio soybean irrigation dealers include George F. Ackerman Co in Curtice (Lindsay Zimmatic and Rivulis drip — Mark Ackerman, info@ackermantoledo.com), A.G. Irrigation in Edgerton (Valley Performance Plus certified), Erickson Irrigation in Alvordton (Valley authorized), Farmers Equipment Inc in Urbana (Reinke authorized), and Koviack Irrigation and Farm Services in Three Rivers, Michigan (Lindsay Zimmatic — cross-border northwest Ohio coverage). Authorized dealer coverage is strongest in the northwest Ohio region where soybean production density and irrigation ROI are highest.

Is irrigation worth it for Ohio soybean farms?

Supplemental irrigation ROI is most defensible for Ohio soybean farms on well-drained sandy and silt loam soils in the northwest till plain region — particularly the tile-drained Hoytville and Paulding clay soils where drainage infrastructure accelerates drying in drought years. West-central Ohio has moderate ROI for drought insurance against severe years. Central and southern Ohio heavier soils typically have lower supplemental irrigation ROI. Ohio growers should frame the investment as drought yield protection rather than routine production enhancement.

Does Ohio qualify for EQIP irrigation cost-share for soybean farms?

Yes. Ohio soybean growers qualify for EQIP at 75% of eligible project costs under practice code 449, with rates up to 90% for historically underserved producers. Northwest Ohio growers in the Lake Erie watershed should specifically reference that priority watershed designation in their application narrative, as Lake Erie water quality is Ohio NRCS’s most significant conservation priority and creates a meaningful ranking advantage for practices that reduce nutrient runoff from northwest Ohio farmland.

What center pivot brands are available in Ohio?

Valley is represented by A.G. Irrigation (Edgerton — Performance Plus certified) and Erickson Irrigation (Alvordton). Lindsay Zimmatic is represented by George F. Ackerman Co (Curtice) and Koviack Irrigation (Three Rivers, MI — northwest Ohio cross-border). Reinke is represented by Farmers Equipment Inc (Urbana). Coverage is sparse — growers in central and eastern Ohio should use manufacturer dealer locators at valleyirrigation.com, reinke.com, and lindsay.com to confirm the current nearest authorized dealer for their specific zip code, as dealer networks change periodically.

How do I find Ohio irrigation equipment dealers near me for soybean irrigation?

For northwest Ohio, contact George F. Ackerman Co in Curtice (Lindsay Zimmatic and Rivulis), A.G. Irrigation in Edgerton (Valley Performance Plus), or Erickson Irrigation in Alvordton (Valley). For northwest Ohio with cross-border service, contact Koviack Irrigation in Three Rivers, Michigan (Lindsay Zimmatic). For west-central Ohio, contact Farmers Equipment Inc in Urbana (Reinke). For all brands, use manufacturer dealer locators at valleyirrigation.com, reinke.com, and lindsay.com to find the most current authorized dealer nearest your county.