Western Illinois University’s farm will save money on feed costs for their cattle thanks to a gift from the Illinois Farm Bureau and the help of Sydenstricker Noble Partners.
Annually, IFB supports the WIU School of Agriculture, and a vertical mixer was selected in 2024 as the equipment most needed.
“This took a few months, but ultimately a vertical mixer was found and refurbished to fit our needs,” WIU Director of Ag Andrew Baker said in December when the gift was received.
“The vertical mixer was requested this year to assist in reducing our feed costs within the beef herd and prevent waste. We certainly do appreciate the annual financial support that Illinois Farm Bureau provides the School of Agriculture as it allows us to have the tools available to help our students.”
Once funding was approved, WIU worked with Sydenstricker Noble Partners to fulfill the order. John Crumbaugh, the implement company’s director of strategic initiatives, said helping WIU continue to advance its program is important to the students attending the university and the community as a whole.
“We are proud to support Western Illinois University by providing equipment to assist students for years to come,” Crumbaugh said.
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