MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Organization name: Feed Products North, Inc.

Location: Maplewood, Minnesota

Earl A. Fallin started Feed Products & Service Co. in 1945 with a patented process for producing dicalcium feed phosphate. Raised on a farm and educated with a Master’s degree in both chemical and mechanical engineering, he had a unique perspective on animal nutrition by adding minerals and other nutrients to their feed. Further work led to his patent for dicalcium phosphate, a staple product in the animal feed industry.

Mr. Fallin’s pioneering efforts caught the attention of a leading phosphate production company and laid the foundation of a partnership to manufacture PURA-PHOS. Mr. Fallin came to be known as “Mr. Phosphate” over the course of his distinguished career.

In 1985, John Fallin joined the company full-time with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and an undergraduate training program in Animal Science from the University of Missouri. After marketing the company’s products in new western territories, John left the family business in 1986 to join another highly respected manufacturer’s representative business, Bloomfield Swanson in Minneapolis, MN where he worked as Vice President to sales and marketing activities. Trained in animal nutrition, marketing, sales and business administration, John Fallin founded and developed the business of Feed Products North.

Today with more than 60 years of history and combined experience, the Feed Products North team provides manufacturers origin-to-destination economics. Destination users can rely on a dedicated team and logistics for the best possible product quality and value.

Business Focus:
Feed Products, North Inc. has been in business since 1945 and has more than 60 years experience in distributing and marketing feed ingredients. Feed Products North, Inc. is a leader in providing quality products to the animal feed, ice melt and industrial markets, providing economical solutions
in product packaging and distribution.

Q& A with John Fallin, president
What is new with your organization?
Feed Products North, Inc. has recently added several new products, including BufferMag and K-Carb Plus. BufferMag is a unique and natural feed supplement that is both a lower tract buffer and a great source of magnesium. K-Carb Plus is a superior “K” product that is an essential, safe, concentrated source of K as Potassium used to decrease per unit cost of milk production and maximize profits.

What are key trends affecting your industry?
Several trends that affect our industry include world markets
and meat prices, as well as the continuing pricing flux of the ingredients we supply. Trends that impact the barge or railroad industry also impact Feed Products North, Inc. specifically in the way we transport ingredients.

What are your legislative priorities?
Legislative priorities for Feed Products North, Inc. include farming, world trade, transportation infrastructure, small business and labor economics.