{"id":8050,"date":"2025-08-28T21:18:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T21:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=8050"},"modified":"2025-08-28T21:18:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T21:18:17","slug":"two-agribusinesses-coming-to-princeton-shawlocal-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=8050","title":{"rendered":"Two agribusinesses coming to Princeton – shawlocal.com"},"content":{"rendered":"


The Princeton Plan Commission (members double as Design Review Commission) approved Tuesday, July 8, 2025, plans presented by JCS Ag Services, LLC, and by Michlig Ag Solutions, Inc. <\/span>(Tom Collins)
Two agribusinesses got the final votes needed to set up shop in Princeton.
On Tuesday, the Princeton<\/a> Plan Commission \u2013 from which members double as Design Review Commission members \u2013 approved plans presented by JCS Ag Services LLC and Michlig Ag Solutions Inc.
Together, the two businesses will purchase four lots in Princeton\u2019s Tech Park.
The commissioners voted unanimously to approve the dual petitions, but with conditions that proposed gravel roads be paved or replaced with concrete within two years.
JCS Ag Services owner Sam Lowers, a Wyanet resident, proposes a pole frame building (80 feet wide, 104 feet long) with an office 30 feet in length facing Backbone Road. A secondary containment area will house six vertical liquid fertilizer tanks holding 30,000 gallons each. The business sells herbicides, seeds and fertilizers, among other products.
Ag businesses come to Princeton <\/span>Sam Lowers (left) and John King present their plans for dual agribusinesses to the Princeton Plan Commission. <\/span>(Tom Collins)
\u201cWe believe that the farmers in the 30-mile radius of Princeton, Illinois, will benefit from our business due to our ability to provide competitive pricing on their inputs while providing them top-tier service that they deserve,\u201d Lowers wrote in the petition.
Aesthetically, the design includes a monument-style sign nestled in a mulch bed with greenery, plus a flagpole, trees and landscaping around the office.
\u201cI\u2019m excited to start a business to support the community and our local farmers,\u201d Lowers after the unanimous vote.
As for Michilig Ag, President John King proposed a manufacturing facility for \u201cspecialized seed fluency.\u201d
\u201cSpecialized seed fluency products are experiencing significant momentum,\u201d King wrote in his petition. \u201cAlthough standard talc and graphite formations continue to hold the majority of market share, they are seeing limited innovation and minimal growth.
\u201cIn contrast, the market for biological- and nutrient-enhanced seed fluency products is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 20% to 25% over the next five years.\u201d
King proposes a pole frame building (60 feet wide, 120 feet long) with an office 40 feet in length facing the road.
King expressed his gratitude at having the commission\u2019s support.
\u201cI grew up in Bureau County<\/a>, and it\u2019s good to bring the Michilig name back to Princeton and Bureau County,\u201d King said. \u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to building the business here in Bureau County.\u201d
Tom Collins covers criminal justice in La Salle County.<\/p>\n

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