In this episode, Erica with Feeders Grain and Farm Supply visits Green's Welding in Appleton City, Missouri, to sit down with Chris and Karen and hear the story behind their family-owned ag manufacturing business.

What started as a 10-year-old learning to weld through 4-H has grown into decades of innovation in cattle equipment — all built with farmers in mind. From repairing old creep feeders to designing durable bulk bins, bunks, creep feeders, and UTV feeders, Green's Welding has focused on one thing: making feeding cattle easier, safer, and more reliable.

In this conversation, we cover:

The history and growth of Green's Welding from a two-car garage to multiple buildings

Why their bulk feed bins are built heavier and designed for better feed flow

How real-world farm experience drives product design and improvements

What sets their cattle bunks, creep feeders, and UTV feeders apart

Common feeding mistakes and how to extend the life of your equipment

Why family-owned manufacturing still matters in agriculture

Chris shares how listening to customers — and thinking about what would make life easier for older farmers — has shaped every product they build. This episode is packed with practical insight for cattle producers, farmers, and anyone interested in ag equipment built to last.

🔧 Built by farmers. Tested on the farm. Designed for real life.

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In this episode, Erica Lantz of Feeders Grain & Farm Supply sits down with Kevin from Workweld to explore the story, craftsmanship, and quality behind one of the most trusted names in livestock equipment.

Workweld began as a small farm repair shop in 1982 and has grown into a 40,000 sq. ft. U.S.-based manufacturing facility serving over 150 dealers across the United States. In this conversation, we cover how Workweld designs and builds heavy-duty, long-lasting equipment for real producers who demand reliability.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The history and growth of Workweld manufacturing

• U.S.-sourced steel and material quality

• Creep feeders, bunks, hay feeders, and Handy Hoppers

• Custom-built livestock equipment for unique operations

• Bottomless silage bunks and easy-clean design

• Livestock shelters built to withstand extreme wind

• Why heavier gauge steel makes a real difference

• Standing behind products and dealer-first relationships

Whether you're running cow-calf pairs, feedlot cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, or show livestock, this episode gives an inside look at why quality-built equipment matters and how Workweld supports producers long after the sale.

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At Feeders Grain and Farm Supply in Corning, Iowa, we pride ourselves on offering quality products that our customers can rely on — and one of the key suppliers helping us do just that is Northeast Pipe and Panel. We recently had the chance to sit down with Zach, their sales representative, and take a behind-the-scenes look at what sets this Hardington, Nebraska-based operation apart.

From a Garage to a Regional Powerhouse Northeast Pipe and Panel's story is one of steady growth, hands-on craftsmanship, and Midwest work ethic. What began 15 years ago in a small garage has grown into a full-scale production facility that now serves 11 states across the country. The founder started out purchasing raw black steel pipe and welding together livestock panels. Over time, the operation expanded into a custom-built shop and a team dedicated to producing premium fencing and livestock equipment.

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