Nutrena Feeds is a North American brand of animal feed for horses, poultry, livestock, and pets. Founded in 1921, it is owned by Cargill and is that company's oldest active brand. It sells feeds through its sub-brands which include SafeChoice, ProForce, Empower, NatureWise, Country Feeds, Loyall Life, and True.
History
1921-1944: Early History
Nutrena was originally registered as a brand in 1921 by Kansas City feed producer Miller-McConnell Grain Company. The company operated mills in Kansas City as well as Coffeyville, Kansas and Sioux City, Iowa. In 1922 it received its first patent, and in 1923 it introduced the first pellet mill used in feed processing.[1] In its early years, Nutrena maintained an experimental farm in Pleasant Hill, Missouri where it tested feeds under everyday farm conditions.[2] It is also credited with introducing the first colored bags into the feed industry.[3]