Wayne-Sanderson Farms held a grand opening for its new, state-of-the-art feed mill at the company’s Danville Complex in Arkansas on July 10.
The US$43 million facility is designed to produce more than 8,500 tons of feed per week, supporting 130 family farm partners throughout the region. Company leaders and team members were joined by state and local dignitaries for a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.
“The opening of our new Danville feed mill represents a major investment in the long-term success of our company and the local farming community,” said Kevin McDaniel, president and CEO of Wayne-Sanderson Farms. “This facility enhances our operational efficiency, supports the family farms at the heart of our supply chain, and reinforces our commitment to sustainable poultry production in Arkansas.”
The Danville feed mill is equipped with advanced automation technology to produce nine types of feed formulations tailored to various nutritional needs, ranging from baby chick feed to broiler, pullet and hen formulas. The mill includes two dedicated receiving systems capable of unloading up to 26,500 bushels of soy or corn grain per hour, and operates entirely on truck-delivered ingredients to optimize supply chain efficiency. It also offers expanded storage for feed products and ingredients, along with additional warehouse space for inventory management. In addition to supplying regional poultry farms, the facility will source corn and other grains from local farmers, amplifying its economic impact throughout the surrounding agricultural community.
“We are proud to expand our footprint in Arkansas and excited about the lasting benefits this new feed mill will bring to our employees, farm partners, and the greater River Valley area,” said Toby Tapp, Wayne-Sanderson Farms’ Danville Complex manager. “This achievement would not have been possible without the ongoing support of the City of Danville, Yell County, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and the Arkansas Poultry Federation.”
The feed mill employs four salaried and 15 hourly personnel.
According to WATTPoultry.com's Top Poultry Companies database, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is the fourth largest poultry producer in the U.S.
