by Talk Business & Politics staff (staff2@talkbusiness.net)

Oakwood, Ga.-based Wayne Sanderson Farms announced Tuesday (Feb. 27) it is building a $43 million feed mill at the company’s processing plant in Danville, Ark., with completion expected in April 2025. The new operation is estimated to add 15 jobs.

The mill, to be built on 21 acres next to the processing plant, will support 125 poultry farms in the region, according to the company. The mill is estimated to produce 8,500 tons of feed a week, with some of the raw materials purchased from local row crop farmers.

“Farming and poultry are the economic drivers here,” Toby Tapp, Danville complex manager, said in a statement. “Poultry is big business in Yell County and across the region. We just took the mayor, city administrator, county judge and other officials on a tour of the construction site and we’re getting lots of support – the entire community is excited to see construction begin.”

Wayne Sanderson Farms to invest $43 million in new Danville feed mill