Construction is ongoing at the site of the new Tractor Supply Co. building at 1104 W. Interstate 20. Tentative plans call for the business to formally open in September.  (HERALD photo/Steve Reagan)

Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the United States.

The new Big Spring Tractor Supply Company store will be at 1104 W. Interstate 20 and will have 19,097 square feet, including sales floor and support service space. A fenced exterior space will be built for storage and display of items such as fencing, sprayers and livestock equipment.

Construction on the new facility began April 14. The contractor for the project is Bingham Construction of Marble Falls. A construction completion date has been tentatively set for September 2008.

Tractor Supply Company, listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange as TSCO, operates more than 791 stores in 43 states. Tractor Supply Company stores are focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers. The company also serves the maintenance needs of those who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses.

Tractor Supply Company stores are located in the outlying towns in major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The company offers a comprehensive selection of merchandise for the health, care, growth and containment of horses, livestock and pets; a broad selection of agricultural products; and tools and hardware selected for our customers’ needs. In addition, the company sells light truck equipment, work clothing for the entire family, and an extensive line of seasonal products including lawn and garden power equipment products. For more information on Tractor Supply, access the Web site at  HYPERLINK "http://www.TractorSupply.com/"www.TractorSupply.com.