Jacinda Trask – ReputationMeet Jacinda! As Director, Retail Store Division, she helped make sure stores stayed open (safely) and customers were able to get the feed they needed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Click to learn how she does it.
Dealer Milestone: Fred’s Feed & SupplyCelebrating 45 Years of Service in West Liberty, Iowa — Fred Miller opened Fred’s Feed & Supply in 1966 — directly across the street from a Kent retail store in West Liberty, Iowa. At the time, Miller was primarily selling another brand of feed and various farm supplies, always keeping an eye on his competitor … Dealer Milestone: Fred’s Feed & Supply Read More »
Meet Stacie Toppin – PerformanceStacie Toppin, Territory Sales Manager — The Kent name was a “home brand” for Stacie Toppin growing up outside of Ames, Iowa. Her dad raised hogs but also dabbled in cattle, raising beef steers and dairy heifers too. Toppin was active in 4-H and showed hogs, dairy and rabbits – using mostly Kent Show Feeds. … Meet Stacie Toppin – Performance Read More »
Mike Speaker – IntegrityMike Speaker – Territory Sales Manager — Mike Speaker worked on his grandfather’s hog farm when he was 12 years old, riding his bike a half-mile to help tend to the 100 Hampshires that they were raising in Southern Indiana. Today Speaker lives on that same property, in his grandparents’ old farm house, which has … Mike Speaker – Integrity Read More »
Meet Dr. Jim Smith – Senior Technical Swine NutritionistGrowing up, Dr. Smith owned and showed pigs from his grandparent’s farm in Indiana. Now, as Kent’s Senior Technical Swine Nutritionist, he works with producers to formulate customized feeding programs that improve their profitability. Read the full article to find out how.
NutriVantage: Not just another swine supplementWho knew that an organic material that’s millions of years old and found in the Southwest, namely New Mexico, would completely transform animal nutrition by helping to reduce stress, improve health and maximize performance? We did. Or at least, we figured it out. For 13 years, Kent Nutrition Group has been researching a black, natural … NutriVantage: Not just another swine supplement Read More »
Meet Michael Edmonds – VP Swine NutritionDr. Michael Edmonds, VP Swine Nutrition Michael Edmonds has been studying swine nutrition pretty much his whole life. For the last 30 years, he has conducted research on farm (and from a strategically-cluttered desk) at Kent Nutrition Group. All of his work – the tests, trials and analysis – are directed toward one main objective: … Meet Michael Edmonds – VP Swine Nutrition Read More »
Meet Randel Raub – Director of Research and NutritionOctober is National Pork Month — Before he ever went to work in the feed industry, Randel Raub studied animal science. A lot. Finding nutritional physiology particularly interesting, he earned his Ph.D. in animal science and went on to teach the subject for 12 years at Kansas State University. And then he made a big … Meet Randel Raub – Director of Research and Nutrition Read More »
Tara Howell – ServiceTara Howell – Senior Manager, Sales Support As a member of the sales support team at Kent Nutrition Group, Tara Howell works cross-functionally with departments throughout the company. Her team is responsible for employee and dealer training, locating stores where customers can purchase products, providing recommendations for particular lines of feed, commodity ingredient sales and … Tara Howell – Service Read More »
Bill Warnstaff – ReputationBill Warnstaff – Fulfillment Services Coordinator When he first started working for Kent Nutrition Group 21 years ago, Bill Warnstaff’s job was to maintain one of the biggest visual identifiers for Kent Feeds: its familiar black, red and yellow signs. “I was on the sign truck that went all around the Midwest and I put … Bill Warnstaff – Reputation Read More »
Kent Heckman – IntegrityMeet Kent Heckman – KNG Pricing Manager Figuring out the best price to charge for quality products can be a tricky business. Kent Heckman calls it “a balancing act” that can make or break a company’s bottom line just as easily as it can attract or alienate valued customers. Heckman is well-aware of this. As … Kent Heckman – Integrity Read More »
Jason Lents – QualityJason Lents – Senior Director of Operations Jason Lents grew up raising cattle and showing livestock in Southwest Iowa, using Kent feed because he always appreciated the quality that came with it. But until he went to work for the company as an engineer five years ago, he didn’t fully appreciate the level of attention … Jason Lents – Quality Read More »
Dealer Spotlight: Farmers Mill, Protivin IAWhen Dennis Meirick’s parents got married, they farmed with his grandfather in Northeast Iowa until the mid-1960s when – with seven kids and one more on the way – they took an opportunity to buy a feed mill in nearby Protivin. Farmers Mill Inc. was established in the summer of 1964. “My dad went out … Dealer Spotlight: Farmers Mill, Protivin IA Read More »
Meet Kayla Hultquist, Technical Dairy NutritionistKayla Hultquist went to college to pursue a civil engineering career, but quickly realized she’d rather combine her knack for numbers with her passion for large animals. So she switched her major to animal science instead. She enjoyed it so much that, after graduating from Iowa State University, she went on to South Dakota State … Meet Kayla Hultquist, Technical Dairy Nutritionist Read More »
Meet Brent Dreeszen, Direct Sales ManagerBrent Dreeszen didn’t have an ag background before he first dipped his toe into an agriculture career a decade ago. Up until then, he’d been managing a glass company – primarily windows for storefronts, hospitals, schools, restaurants and malls. “It was a good business, but I guess I knew it wasn’t what I’d do my … Meet Brent Dreeszen, Direct Sales Manager Read More »
Built On Trust: IntegrityIf anyone understands the importance of first impressions – especially when it comes to attention to detail – it’s Sherry Reno. As the tradeshow coordinator for Kent Nutrition Group, Reno manages roughly 90 events around the country each year. They range from national shows in big city convention centers to educational workshops at local dealerships. … Built On Trust: Integrity Read More »
Dealer Spotlight: Mister Feed, Cabot PACongratulations on 30 years of service! Stop in and find out why farmers and producers near Cabot, PA trust the team at Mister Feed to deliver quality Blue Seal feed time and time again.
Meet Nick Richardson, Regional Sales ManagerContrary to what most milk-lovers may think, the science behind feeding dairy cows is quite complicated. And Nick Richardson spends every day trying to perfect it for his customers. “Getting consistently high production from cows requires a lot of customization on a much more regular basis than people realize,” says Richardson, whose immediate territory includes … Meet Nick Richardson, Regional Sales Manager Read More »
Kent Corporation Selected as a 2020 US Best Managed CompanyMUSCATINE, Iowa — Kent Corporation, headquartered in Muscatine,Iowa, is honored to have been selected as a 2020 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the US Best Managed Companies program is a mark of excellence worldwide and recognizes private-company success based on strategy, execution, culture and financials. “Kent Corporation is … Kent Corporation Selected as a 2020 US Best Managed Company Read More »
Meet Randy “Boomer” RosenboomBoomer has been with Kent for 21 years, helping producers with nutrition, risk management and profitability. “A lot of the advice we give them is just as valuable as the feed.”
Meet Meagan Stephens and Bryan BeaverTerritory Sales Managers, Northeast Region For customers that Meagan Stephens and Bryan Beaver serve in the Northeast part of the country, the word “quality” has long been synonymous with Blue Seal feeds. But they believe what really sets their products apart is the service that comes with them, from helping customers develop rations and sourcing … Meet Meagan Stephens and Bryan Beaver Read More »
Meet Tyler SchleichTerritory Sales Manager, Central Region A few years after Tyler Schleich graduated from college, a recruiter alerted him to a job opportunity in the feed business. Tyler grew up on a farm with commercial beef and pork operations in Western Illinois, and he always had an interest in the feed business, especially for cattle. But … Meet Tyler Schleich Read More »
Meet Jeff BogusWhat are the three things large producers and backyard farmers demand from their feed? Jeff Bogus knows. Read the article to find out how Kent delivers and why Jeff says it makes a huge difference.
Meet Dennis CrawfordDennis grew up on a farm in northeast Iowa and remembers always having bags of Kent feed around for their dairy cows, cattle and swine. Now he works with Midwest producers to improve efficiencies by finding the right feeding programs for their operations. Read to find out how he does it! #BeefMonth #BuiltOnTrust
KNG’s 2020 Nutrition Business ConferenceWe recently hosted the Kent Nutrition Group 2020 Nutrition Business Conference and dealer appreciation meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Built On Trust: ReputationSteve Frieler has been selling Kent Feeds for two decades. Find out why he trusts his reputation to Kent, and how he helps customers stay profitable. (Spoiler: Feed efficiency.)
Built On Trust: ResearchTrust is built on our research farm. Find out how our vice president of nutrition and product development, Bruce Read, and his team formulate research-proven products that improve the health and performance of animals day in and day out.
Brand Ambassadors Deliver White House Christmas TreeThe Mast Family and their Clydesdales, Cash and Ben, delivered the official White House Christmas tree today. As Blue Seal brand ambassadors, they trust Dynasty XT Pro for their powerful team.
KNG Donates Animal Feed to Camp CourageousKent Nutrition Group is honored to support @CampCourageous.org by donating quality feed to the animals in their Nature Center.
Meet the WebstersPhil and Lisa are 5th generation sheep farmers who also raise pigs—hundreds of pigs. Read the full article to find out why they choose Home Fresh for their sustainable, animal-centered operation.
National Junior Swine Association + KNGKent Nutrition Group strives every day to bring the best nutrition products to customers who raise, care for, or show their animals. And that includes even the youngest customers, like the nearly 11,000 members of the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA), who raise and show four different breeds of pigs throughout the country each year. … National Junior Swine Association + KNG Read More »
Meet Dr. Jim SmithGrowing up, Dr. Smith owned and showed pigs from his grandparent’s farm in Indiana. Now, as Kent’s Senior Technical Swine Nutritionist, he works with producers to formulate customized feeding programs that improve their profitability. Read the full article to find out how.
Investing in the Future!Kent Corporation is investing in the future of innovation to help our growing world do more. We thought that called for celebration, so we hosted a Kent Cy-Hawk tailgate at the University of Iowa vs. Iowa State University football game!
Meet Darron DolezalDolezal Farm Supply is a third-generation family farm supply business carrying feed for hogs, cattle, sheep, chickens —and even camels. Read the full article to find out how they build great relationships with their customers. (HINT: Inventory. And his dad’s great cooking.)
Kent Corporation breaks ground on new research facility at Iowa State UniversityThe highly-anticipated Iowa State University Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex is officially underway.
KNG Awards Two IFAA ScholarshipsEach year, thousands of Iowa students participate in 4-H and FFA beef, swine, poultry and other agricultural projects. Through scholarships like these, KNG supports the next generation of leaders in agriculture.
KNG Arcade Achieves High Standard CertificationThe Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program is a rigorous and renowned food safety and quality program recognized by retailers and brand owners world-wide.
