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In 1972, what began as a family farm grew into a family farm corporation and became Smith Fertilizer & Grain. SFG works hard to accommodate our customer’s needs in the agricultural sector with four locations positioned throughout Southern Iowa.  We provide outstanding agronomy, chemical, feed, grain storage, dust control, and de-icing services. SFG daily strives to earn your business and work to increase our customer’s bottom line.

GeoMelt Deicing Products

GeoMelt® 55

  • GeoMelt® 55 is designed to be blended with Rock Salt, Salt Brine, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, and Potassium Acetate. 
  • Can be used for a bulk material freeze-proofing for coal and asphalt release.
  • Enhances the overall performance of your chlorides or salts. 

GeoMelt® C

  • GeoMelt® C is a natural organic product made from sugar beet molasses blended with Calcium chloride. 
  • Reduces corrosion levels by 70%
  • Improves longevity of Calcium by 1 to 2 days.
  • Will melt more snow and ice than straight calcium by 10 to 20%.
  • Reduces the total chloride load to the environment by 43%.

GeoMelt® M

  • GeoMelt® M is a natural organic product made from sugar beet molasses blended with Magnesium. 
  • Reduces corrosion levels by 70%
  • Improves longevity of product on roadway compared to straight Magnesium by 1 to 2 days.
  • Lowers freeze point to -15°F.
  • Reduces the chloride load in the environment by 25%. 

GeoMelt® S

  • GeoMelt® S is a natural organic product made from sugar beet molasses blended with Salt Brine.
  • GeoMelt® reduces the effect of corrosion by 57%.
  • GeoMelt® lowers the freeze point from 15° F to -12°F.
  • Improves the longevity of the product's lifespan on the roadway by 2 to 3 days.
  • Overall GeoMelt® S reduces chloride's load to the environment by 43%.

GeoSalt®

  • GeoSalt® is standard road salt treated with GeoMelt®, an organic product made from sugar beet molasses. The blend is added at a rate of 5 to 6 gallons per ton of salt. 
  • GeoSalt® lowers the freeze point from 15°F to -5°F. 
  • Reduces corrosion levels by 50%.
  • Improves the longevity of salt staying on roadways by 2 to 3 days.
  • Reduces salt application totals by 30%.
  • Helps reduce the salt load to the environment by 43%.

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