Agricultural Steel Buildings in the Panhandle
Barns, hay sheds and cattle shelters.
Around Hereford and Dumas, farms and feedyards depend on large steel buildings. Hay barns, equipment sheds, and loafing sheds for cattle are usually at the top of the list.
Open sides let the air move freely and help keep the price down. Fully enclosed barns do a better job of protecting expensive equipment from blowing dust and from theft.
Wind is especially rough on open sheds, so they need deep footings and solid bracing. Ask the builder how the design handles the strong gusts that sweep across the Panhandle.
What to have ready
- Use: hay, cattle, gear
- Size
- Open or closed
- Ground and access
How it goes
- Tell us the use.
- A company with ag experience calls.
- They suggest a size and frame.
- Footings, then the frame.
Questions people ask
How big should a hay barn be?
Size it by your bales and how you stack. The builder can help.
Will it work for cattle?
Yes. Ask about airflow and how the frame handles the animals.
Are permits needed on farm land?
Often fewer rules apply. Check with the county.