Landus Cooperative and AMVC in Audubon announced Wednesday joint plans to construct a new feed mill at Landus’ existing grain facility in Hamlin. The proposed mill will produce an estimated 400,000 tons of swine feed per year and process approximately 8.5 million bushels of corn and 48,000 tons of soybean meal annually. Landus CEO, Matt Carstens, says, “By working together from the start, Landus and AMVC have developed an optimized approach that allows each party to focus on its strengths while better meeting the unique needs of our differing stakeholders.” AMVC Managing Partner, Dr. Steve Schmitz, says, “[We] are excited to align with Landus, a like-minded agricultural organization committed to enhancing our rural economies. Landus will provide AMVC the expertise to source and deliver quality grain from local farmers, allowing us to better leverage our strengths of professionally raising and feeding pigs.” The joint feed mill is expected to be operational by summer 2024. Once completed, the mill will create up to eight full-time jobs and create additional demand for regional truck drivers.
