Agtegra Cooperative to Build State-of-the-Art Feed Mill in Faulkton, SD
Mar 11, 2026
FAULKTON, S.D. (March 11, 2026) – Agtegra Cooperative (Agtegra) announced today that it plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art feed mill in Faulkton, South Dakota. The 100,000-ton facility will prioritize biosecurity and produce complete grind-mix bulk feed, primarily for swine and poultry farms in South Dakota.
“Our farmer-owned cooperative has a long history of supporting livestock producers, and we believe strongly in the future of livestock production in our region,” Agtegra CEO Jason Klootwyk said. “We are investing in modern infrastructure that will provide producers with a high-quality, biosecure feed supply while creating economic opportunities for our members and the community.”
The mill will be located adjacent to Agtegra’s grain elevator east of Faulkton, where it will grind locally-sourced corn and blend it with soybean meal, vitamins and minerals to produce complete feed rations. By using more corn locally, it will create a consistent, value-added domestic market for area farmers with reduced transportation needs and a more efficient and sustainable cycle – from the crop to feed to livestock and back to the field.
The project reinforces Agtegra’s long-term commitment to the Faulkton community and is expected to add a dozen local jobs. With a reliable, local feed supply and the growing interest from livestock producers in the region, this new feed mill will create more opportunities for local farmers to grow swine or poultry production or diversify their existing operation.
Agtegra has partnered with the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development on this project. Earlier today, the Board of Economic Development approved this project for a reinvestment payment to support continued livestock development in the state.
“This investment strengthens South Dakota’s livestock industry while creating a new value-added market for local producers,” said Bill Even, commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “Projects like this help keep more of our agricultural products working here at home, supporting farmers, producers, and rural communities.”
Construction is starting soon, with the facility anticipated to be operational in 2027, marking an important milestone in Agtegra’s continued investment in livestock, its member-owners and the Faulkton community. Plans are underway for a groundbreaking ceremony, with details to be shared soon.