A one-stop shop for farm and ranch input needs, Farmers Business Network (FBN) serves more than 13,000 livestock producers from across the U.S. FBN is expanding its livestock offering to include Ridley Feeds, Farmers First Mineral, fencing supplies, equine products as well as pet care.
Crop and cattle producer Kyle Burk, Burk Land & Cattle in Marionville, Mo., has been a customer of FBN for two years. Initially using FBN for its competitive chemical pricing, Burk now purchases approximately 90% of his mineral products for his livestock through the company.
“We background a lot of cattle for Joplin Regional Stockyards,” Burk says. “I feel the cattle have gained tremendously better with the FBN mineral program, whether it be fly control or other attribute.”
Burk manages a 2,000-acre farm primarily focused on feed production for his family’s stock cows, dairy and grow yard. He says FBN has become an integral part of his agricultural strategy — providing not just products, but comprehensive support across purchasing, financing and consulting.
“The website is extremely easy to use,” Burk explains.
The platform’s intuitive design allows him to quickly locate and order the exact items he needs for his diverse operation.
Customer service is another key to Burk’s FBN experience. He appreciates how the company proactively contacts customers within 24 hours of an unusual order to confirm it’s correct.
Beyond product ordering, Burk has also utilized FBN’s financial services. After an accident last year, he turned to FBN classifieds to purchase a replacement silage truck and secured financing through FBN within a day. The rate, he says, was more competitive than his local bank.
Burk says he recommends and appreciates the FBN professionals who have helped him with purchasing decisions. When drought led him to switch to conventional corn, he worked FBN’s chemical specialist for product support.
“It’s probably the cleanest corn we’ve ever had,” Burk says.
Expanding Livestock Catalog
Livestock is FBN’s fastest-growing segment, powered by producer trust in speed, value and reliable delivery. According to Emily Zollinger, FBN director of livestock, the platform’s latest offerings include:
- Ridley Feeds (a division of Alltech): Sweetlix mineral and tubs now available with live, daily pricing
- Farmers First Mineral: A new, simplified line of cattle mineral dynamic pricing and clear online descriptions
- Fencing Supplies: Including barbed wire, woven wire, pipe, cable and other fencing tools
- Equine Care: Products for grooming, nutrition, deworming, hoof care and vaccinations
- Pet Health: Vaccines, parasite control, nutrition, and prescriptions filled with vet approval
“We’re building a marketplace where ranchers and livestock producers get not only great prices, but convenience and service they can count on,” Zollinger says.
Why Producers Choose FBN
Initially founded in 2014, FBN expanded into livestock in 2020. Today, the platform is designed to make purchasing fast, transparent and farm-friendly.
Key features include:
- Free membership
- Build your own online order
- Fast shipping (typically two business days)
- Nationwide logistics network across the U.S. and Canada
- Flexible support ranging from self-service to dedicated account reps
- Educational tools including blogs and resource hubs
- Financing options with competitive rates
- Prescription support working directly with your vet to verify orders
Zollinger says FBN’s mission is to deliver prosperity to family farmers and ranchers through every season, every segment and every challenge.
“We’re not just selling inputs,” she summarizes. “We’re giving farmers and ranchers a platform — with tools, pricing transparency and support they can build a business on.”
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