Our
Story
1998
Merlin built his first wean to finish confinements for Tri-Oak. Wanting to apply his own manure, plus have a bigger tractor for his farm operation, he purchased his first honey wagon. The next year he bartered with another hog producer to pump out his barns, in exchange for wiring Merlin's new house. That was the beginning of doing custom work for others – Over the next 10 years, as more and more barns were built in the area, the demand for his pumping services kept growing.
2008
At this point in time Merlin's son, Ryan had just graduated from WIU and came back to the farm full-time. He was heavily involved in the hog operation and he also had an interest in the pumping side of the business. So, to work they went!
There were three honey wagons and five trucks running 24 hours a day to keep up with the demand.. After doing that for two years, they both agreed that something had to change in order for them to be more efficient and meet the growing demand..
Several customers had been asking about the dragline system to reduce compaction, which made sense and intrigued the father/son duo. So, in 2010, it was decided to trade in the honey wagons for a dragline system. That next year, more gallons were pumped with that one dragline, on one shift, than the 3 wagons working 24 hours a day!
2011
McClure Custom Pumping was officially formed.
TODAY
McClure Custom Pumping is currently running four dragline crews. Each crew pulls coulter till plows, which allows applying in any condition possible, whether it be no-till or conventional. MCP also has one tractor and one honey wagon for emergencies and small jobs – truly ready for anything!
MCP’s main area of application is West Central Illinois, but the team has gone as far as East as Bloomington, Illinois and as far south as Springfield, Illinois.
The trucking side of McClure Custom Pumping has expanded to 10 semi-trucks with boom tankers, plus a frac tank. The team also has access to more trucks for large and long-haul jobs. While supporting their own crews, MCP also hauls for many other applicators across several states.
Merlin and Ryan are always striving to provide precise, professional application of manure to their customer's fields, because as farmers themselves, they understand the importance of that fertilizer!
About Us
Merlin McClure
Founder, Co-Owner
Merlin, founder and co-owner, oversees the business as a whole, helping with the financials and major business decisions. He also takes care of the row crop side of the farm with his brother and nephew when he's not focusing on manure. In the winter months, Merlin enjoys going to Florida with his wife,,Monica. In the summer, he enjoys riding their Goldwing trike.
Ryan McClure
Co-Owner
Ryan, co-owner, oversees the day-to-day operations and trucking dispatch. He makes sure everyone knows where they need to be going or what they should be doing at any given time. In Ryan's off time, he enjoys being with his family and tractor pulling.
Kourtney McClure
Business Coordinator aka Chaos Choordinator
Kourtney, Ryan's wife, is the chaos coordinator.. She manages anything and everything in the office – from payroll, to accounting, to lining up hotels for the guys on the road, she does it all. Kourtney loves spending time with her family, traveling, and Cardinals baseball.
Team
We wouldn't be able to do what we do without our team's dedication, passion, and hard work.
Lead Operator / Shop Foreman
Aaron Henry
Lead Operator / CDL Driver
Bud Stockdale
Equipment Operator / CDL Driver
Cody Strickland
Equipment Operator
Wyatt Schultz
Services
We are a fully equipped manure application business and MOC7 pit treatment dealer!
Manure Application
We are a fully equipped, fully insured dragline application business with over
15 years of experience. We currently run 4 crews with a complete line of equipment to handle any type of job. We can effectively apply rates of 3,000 GPA to 30,000 GPA.
Trucking
Do you have a field that you really want applied, but it's 5 - 10 miles away? No problem! We have all the equipment to get the job done. With our fleet semis and tankers, along with our FRAC tank, no job is too far. Already have a custom applicator but just need trucks?
That's no problem either.
MOC 7 Pit Treatment
MOC 7 is a clear liquid that is dumped into the pits or lagoons to help speed up the good bacteria that is in the manure. By doing so, it helps reduce odor, breaks sown the solid buildup and eliminates any crust in-turn gets rid of flies.
Address
Contact
541 160th Ave.
Kirkwood, Illinois 61447
Merlin McClure 309-255-1458
Hours
Mon - Fri
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm