Herbert Feed and Grain Fuel Terminal in Verdigre, Nebraska

Herbert Feed and Grain is a fuel terminal situated at 102 E. 5th Street in Verdigre, Nebraska, within Knox County. As a fuel terminal, it serves as a storage and distribution point for petroleum products, supporting agricultural and community fuel demands in the region. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 424710, which covers petroleum bulk stations and terminals. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. In Nebraska, the state Department of Environment and Energy oversees compliance with these federal standards, ensuring that fuel terminals like Herbert Feed and Grain maintain safe operations. As a fuel terminal in a rural agricultural area, Herbert Feed and Grain plays a key role in the local supply chain, providing fuel for farming equipment, vehicles, and heating. Its location in Verdigre, a small community, underscores its importance to the regional economy. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to fuel infrastructure reliability in northeastern Nebraska.

The facility is located in a rural area of northeastern Nebraska, characterized by agricultural land and proximity to the Missouri River. The primary environmental concerns for fuel terminals include the risk of spills or leaks from storage tanks, which could contaminate soil and groundwater. Given the agricultural setting, nearby sensitive receptors may include croplands and water bodies. The facility is expected to have secondary containment systems and spill response measures in place to comply with EPA SPCC regulations.