MUSCATINE, Iowa — The Kent brand recognized its 90^th anniversary on December 15 in a year that saw the groundbreaking on a new state-of-the-art feed facility in Northwest Iowa, and a legacy gift to Iowa State University.

The celebration of the company’s 90^th anniversary, marked by an employee celebration at corporate headquarters in Muscatine, was the kickoff to a year-long campaign demonstrating how reputation matters — from quality to innovation to service —  and how the Kent brand continues to honor its legacy.

“It’s a proud moment to reflect back on our 90 years of leadership in the livestock industry, to oversee the current initiatives Kent has launched, and to envision achievements yet to come,” said Gage A. Kent, President and Chief Operating Officer, Kent Corporation.

Kent continues to find ways to be a transformative force, embracing technology and working to fulfill the promise of quality animal nutrition that you can that trust — guaranteed. Continue reading →

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Kent Nutrition Group broke ground on a new expansion project for their Deluxe Feeds Sheldon location on Thursday, September 14, 2017. The new northwest Iowa plant will increase volume and the flexibility of the operation while providing more products and service to area swine, dairy and beef customers.

Kent broke ground on September 14 for a new, multi-million dollar feed manufacturing facility to be built on the campus of Deluxe Feeds in Sheldon, Iowa. Company and city officials, employees, as well as state and national representatives were on hand for the kick off celebration, pictured from left to right are State Representative Randy Feenstra; Kevin Cain, president, Sheldon Chamber and Development Corporation (SCDC) Board ; Dan Paca, general manager, Deluxe Feeds; John Thorpe, president, KNG; Mike Gauss, vice president of operations, KNG; Skip Tanner, Sheldon Ambassador; and Katricia Meendering, Mayor of Sheldon.

The expansion project demonstrates KNG’s commitment to service for its livestock customers in the four-state area with the addition of five new pellets mills, high-efficiency packaging equipment, grain cleaning and packaging innovations, two separate processing lines, and a 50,000-square-foot warehouse. Continue reading →

The Muscatine County Sheriff’s office completed a training at the Kent Corporation Headquarters on Sunday, June 25^th from Noon to 6:00 pm. The training helped law enforcement prepare their sixteen member Special Response Team (SRT) for potential critical incidents and highly volatile situations.  This exercise is part of their systemic preparation to save lives in Muscatine County.

Kent Corporation is extremely proud to support the Muscatine County Sheriff in this training.  In addition to the use of our facility, The Kent Charitable Foundation has donated $40,956.80 for strategic protective equipment to aide in their efforts.  The protective equipment included tactical ballistic vests, armor plates, as well as magazine, utility, and radio pouches.  This donation will allow all members of the SRT to carry out their duties in a safer manner for the next 5 to 10 years. Continue reading →