Agtegra Breaks Ground on New Feed Mill in Faulkton

The state-of-the-art facility will produce feed for swine and poultry farms in South Dakota.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:06pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a pile of freshly harvested corn kernels, a sack of soybean meal, and a collection of vitamin and mineral supplements arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic seamless background, conceptually representing the abstract concepts of agricultural processing, livestock feed production, and rural economic development.Agtegra's new feed mill in Faulkton will process locally-sourced grains and supplements to produce complete feed rations for the region's swine and poultry farms.Faulkton Today

Agtegra Cooperative, a farmer-owned cooperative, has broken ground on a new 100,000-ton feed mill in Faulkton, South Dakota. The facility will grind locally-sourced corn and blend it with soybean meal, vitamins, and minerals to produce complete feed rations primarily for swine and poultry farms in the state. Construction is starting soon, with the mill expected to be operational in 2027.

Why it matters

The new feed mill represents an investment by Agtegra to add value closer to home by processing more of its members' grain locally, rather than shipping it elsewhere. It also signals the cooperative's commitment to supporting the growth of livestock production in South Dakota's rural communities.

The details

The state-of-the-art feed mill will prioritize biosecurity and be located adjacent to Agtegra's existing grain elevator east of Faulkton. It will grind locally-sourced corn and blend it with soybean meal, vitamins, and minerals to produce complete feed rations primarily for swine and poultry farms in the region.

  • Agtegra broke ground on the new feed mill on March 27, 2026.
  • The facility is anticipated to be operational in 2027.

The players

Agtegra Cooperative

A farmer-owned cooperative that provides agricultural products and services to its member-owners across South Dakota and North Dakota.

Rick Osterday

Agtegra Board President, who spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Jason Klootwyk

Agtegra CEO, who spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Larry Rhoden

Governor of South Dakota, who provided comments at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Bill Even

South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development Commissioner, who provided comments at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Slade Roseland

Mayor of Faulkton, who provided comments at the groundbreaking ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“Building this feed mill lets us add value closer to home by using more of our grain right here instead of hauling it down the road. It's also an investment in the community and in the next generation. At the end of the day, that's what a co-op is for – building generational success, supporting our member-owners, and giving folks a chance to grow in ways that keep our small towns and communities strong.”

— Rick Osterday, Agtegra Board President

What’s next

Construction on the new feed mill is starting soon, with the facility anticipated to be operational in 2027.

The takeaway

Agtegra's investment in a state-of-the-art feed mill in Faulkton demonstrates the cooperative's commitment to adding value for its member-owners and supporting the growth of livestock production in South Dakota's rural communities.