Wayne-Sanderson Farms opens new $43 million feed mill in Danville
by July 10, 2025 8:00 am 866 views
Wayne-Sanderson Farms announced Thursday (July 10) the grand opening of its new mill at the company’s Danville complex in Arkansas. 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.
“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 long-term 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 Arkansas Poultry Federation.”
The feed mill employs four salaried and 15 hourly personnel.
“Agriculture is Arkansas’ largest industry, and Arkansas farmers are the backbone of our state’s economy,” said Gov. Sarah Sanders. “It’s investments like these that keep our rural communities strong and ensure that the future of farming in Arkansas remains strong for generations to come. Thank you, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, for being such a community staple and for building this important mill.”
“Building a new feed mill is a significant investment, and we are proud that Wayne-Sanderson Farms has chosen Danville, Ark., as the site for their newest facility,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “Wayne-Sanderson Farms has deep roots in Danville, and this feed mill will help both the company and the community as it creates new jobs and drives growth in the poultry sector.”
Wayne-Sanderson Farms is the nation’s third-largest poultry producer. It has a workforce of more than 26,000 people and over 2,000 farm partners. Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas.