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Russ Kugler inducted into Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On July 17, 2024, the late Russ Kugler was inducted into the Southwestern Fertilizer Hall of Fame at the Omni Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. Present to accept the award were company Co-Presidents John Kugler and Mike Kugler.
John Kugler stated, “It was an honor that that our father, Russ Kugler, was inducted into the 2024 Southwestern Fertilizer Hall of fame the same year we are celebrating Kugler Companies 100th Anniversary. With our fourth generation integrated into the company, we are looking for many more years of leadership and product innovations within the industries we serve.”
Russ Kugler was an active member of the agricultural community over several decades. His first fertilizer venture was in anhydrous ammonia sales with Diamond Shamrock. He led the development of the first T reactor in Nebraska for manufacturing 10-34-0 phosphate with research from Frank Achorn and The Tennessee Valley Authority.
Russ was also involved in the acquisition of multiple regional fertilizer companies over the years.
In addition to fertilizer industry ventures, he created a propane distribution service; opened a tire and accessory shop (TEK Tire), as well as a chain of convenience stores (K-Store).
Russ Kugler was awarded the Marquis Who’s Who in the Midwest. Over the years he pioneered the production of higher polyphosphate fertilizers and a full line of clear liquid fertilizers “KQ Grades” full NPKS with micros that today are recognized as some of the highest purity, high quality fertilizers available within the agricultural industry.
Russ Kugler was an active member of numerous local Boards. He served as Council member and was on the local economic development program. Russ established a pheasant hunt and golf tournament to fund a scholarship for students interested in agriculture and was supportive of YMCA and other community activities.
About Southwestern Fertilizer Hall of Fame
The SWFC Fertilizer Hall of Fame program is designed to recognize those individuals that have significantly affected the fertilizer industry, both past and present.
About Kugler Company
Kugler Company was founded in 1924 by Carl Kugler as a small service station in Culbertson, Nebraska.
His primary goal was to always provide the highest level of service to his customers — his friends and neighbors. That philosophy still holds true today as the foundation of the company.
Today, Kugler is well established as a regional manufacturer and supplier of quality liquid fertilizer products that are shipped coast-to-coast and internationally. For more information on Kugler products, call (308) 345-2280 or 1-800-445-9116 or visit our website at www.kuglercompany.com