US-based Wayne-Sanderson Farms celebrated the grand opening of its new, high-tech feed mill on July 9th, 2025. Located in Arkansas, the $43 million facility is equipped to produce nine types of feed formulations tailored to various nutritional needs, ranging from baby chick feed to broiler, pullet and hen formulas.
Wayne-Sanderson Farms announced the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art feed mill at the company’s Danville Complex in Arkansas, USA. The $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 on July 9th, 2025, 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,” remarked 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.”
Guests attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony were given the opportunity to tour the facility and meet the dedicated team responsible for its daily operations. The feed mill currently employs four salaried and fifteem hourly personnel. The event highlighted Wayne-Sanderson Farms’ commitment to fostering strong community partnerships and supporting regional economic growth.
