Specialty Grains Int'l (SGI) sources premium quality grains, legumes & forages grown in the Rocky Mountain highlands and on the Northern Great Plains of the Dakotas & Minnesota.  This fertile river valley extends into the prairie provinces of Canada. 

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Between the open prairies of North Dakota and the forested lake country of northern Minnesota, lies the Red River Valley of the North - one of the most fertile farming regions on Earth.  The north flowing river valley is 550 miles long and widens from 10 to 50 miles before entering Manitoba and emptying into Lake Winnipeg and then on to Hudson Bay. The valley has some of the world's richest topsoil of organic black loam formed by glacial sediment deposits left from ancient Lake Agassiz.  Average annual rainfall of 28 inches is produced from the convergence of cool dry Canadian and humid Gulf air masses.  The valley grows a wide variety of crops including red spring wheat, sugar beets, potatoes, sunflowers, corn, soy beans, lentils and some of the highest quality malting barley in the World.             

                                                                    Red River Valley Barley Growers MN/ND                                                                     SGI Processing Site - MN  

                                                                     SGI Barley Storage - MN

Although barley is grown in warmer southern regions for feed, the best conditions for growing quality fodder/sprouting malting barley is in northern climates. The 'cooler nights' allow ripening grain to recover during hot summer 'heat stress.'  This results in higher test weight and superior plump seed development during the 'flowering cycle.'

Barley is an ancient grain grown and documented since Biblical times. As barley protein is slightly lower compared to other cereal grains, protein is enhanced in the sprouting process.  Barley has one of the most explosive germ rates of all grains and is the preferred choice for fodder/sprouting.

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SGI also sources premium barley from another prime growing area in the irrigated fertile San Luis Valley of Colorado.  At 7,600 feet, it is the highest elevation and largest commercial agricultural valley in the world.  The arid San Luis Valley is expansive and flat varying from 20 to 50 miles in width and 100 miles long from north to south. The valley sits between the Sangre de Christo and San Juan mountain ranges in southern Colorado.  This fertile highland valley is renowned for malting barley, potatoes, alfalfa & wheat along with carrots, lettuce, broccoli, canola, and cauliflower.   

                                                                      San Luis Valley CO Barley Grower                                                                      SGI Processing Site - San Luis CO SGI Barley Storage - So. Fork CO

                                                              The Best Growers in America
 

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Seed Quality is the LIFEBLOOD of Fodder/Sprouting Systems!

*** It is strongly recommended that all grains delivered to humid, high dew point climates be stored in climate controlled containers or structures to avoid grain moisture absorption which can adversely affect the germination energy and vigor of the seed for fodder systems.***

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** Customer Comments **

"I have tried other grain sources in my area with poor yields on my fodder system.  SGI puts me in contact with growers who grow the best quality I can find." M. Gingerich - TN

"I have been using organic barley sourced by SGI in my fodder system for nearly a year and have noticed my herd is more content and calm with increased milk production, butter fat and protein.  The milk has a milder sweeter taste right from the bulk tank." N. Gebhart - WI

"I was introduced to SGI over 8 years ago and have been very satisfied with growers introduced to me who provide quality grain." S. Huber - KY

"I have purchased barley from many sources for my Fodder System but "The Barley Guy" finds the best quality organic grains at the best price." A. Esh - PA

What is FodderPonics?

FodderPonics is the process of irrigating grain seeds & legumes hydroponically to produce highly nutritious mats of Fodder Sprouts.

Fodder is the general term for all types of forages, (excluding pastures for grazing), such as baleage, haylage, silage and grains that are sprouted to form a thick, nutritious feed source for feeding livestock. Sprouted grain fodder has been in existence for  thousands of years and is thought to have originated in the Nile River Valley of Egypt and used to feed the herds of nomadic tribes. 

What is a Fodder System?

Equine have specialized digestive systems different from most other species. To accommodate this special need, SGI has developed an ‘Equine Custom Blends’ program.

By blending highly-digestible fodder with premium quality hay/forage, equine owners can reduce or eliminate most grain supplements and achieve the ultimate balanced diet to eliminate colitis, ulcers and many digestion and weight control problems. 

In coordination with veterinarians and nutritionists, owners can formulate the most effective blend of Fodder, Forage, Pasture and Supplements to keep horses in peak condition.                                                                                              

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EQUAL BALANCE BENEFITS

Natural, palatable, consistent and nutritional source of blended timothy and orchard grass hay for all classes of horses.

* Can replace up to 100% of hay or pasture requirements.

* Supports blood building and digestive health with yeast, a natural source of B-vitamins.

* Helps promote the immune system.

* Chopped to enhance digestibility of nutrients critical to a horse's health and performance.

* Reduces metabolic concerns with controlled starch, while supporting muscle maintenance.

* Convenient and mess-free bags consistently contain the same palatable nutrition; reducing sorting and resulting in less waste than with conventional baled hay.

EQUAL BALANCE GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

* Crude Protein (min.)9.0%

* Crude Fat (min)6.0%

* Crude Fiber (max.)30.0%

* Starch (max.)4.0%

* Vitamin A (min.)600 IU/lb

* Vitamin D (min.)60 IU/lb

* Vitamin E (min.)5 IU/lb

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***Green Meadows 365***  

SGI is an Authorized GM365 Dealer for Growers of Premium Quality Alfalfa, Grasses & Forage Blends in the Midwest.

Our 'Preferred Growers' Produce Sun-Cured Forages that are Baled, Chopped, Custom Blended & Bagged at Optimal Storage (16%) Moisture and 'Peak Nutritional Value'.

By custom blending highly nutritious Fodder (by weight) with high-quality Forage, performance and pleasure horses can now achieve the highest quality nutritional balance.

EXAMPLE of "Perfect Equine Blend" Daily/Monthly Ration Cost -  

A 1000 lb. horse is fed a ration of 2.5% of body weight = 25 lbs/day (15 lbs. Fodder + 10 lbs. of Forage)

*(Fodder & Forage ration % can be adjusted to meet energy requirements based on age, activity and condition.) 

Cost of 15 lbs. of Fodder (15 X $.10/lb.) = $1.50 

Cost of 10 lbs. of Forage (10 X $.40/lb.) = $4.00

Total Daily Ration -- 15 lbs. Fodder + 10 lbs. Forage ($1.50 + $3.00) = $5.50/day

$5.50/day x 30 = $165/mo.

( Values are approx. based on regional hay/forage prices & shipping. Supplements NOT Included.)

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     *** Consult your Nutritionist & Veterinarian for Custom Blends***

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How Do Equipment Finance Agreements Work?

An EFA, or Equipment Finance Agreement, is a type of business loan where the customer takes ownership of the equipment upfront, and then pays the lender monthly, annually or under a schedule agreed on by both parties. It's similar to financing a car.

Equipment finance agreements (EFAs) are similar to loans, but they aren’t traditional loans like we described above. With a finance agreement, your amortization schedule stays the same regardless of when you pay each month and how much you pay. Your equipment finance agreement won’t have stated interest rates, and the balance won’t break down into principal and interest. Instead, your finance charges will get calculated into the series of fixed payments you make over the term of the finance agreement.

Equipment financing is perfect for small business owners who have demonstrated success in the market and are trying to grow. Because of the generally quick approval times, many small businesses have been able to use equipment financing to maintain and expand their business operations on the fly.

Another benefit of equipment financing is that monthly payments on an equipment loan can be considered an operating expense. Make sure to discuss this with your lender and tax professional when going over the terms of the loan.

Overall, you can think of an EFA as a financing option that combines the ownership aspect of a loan with the financing structure of a lease. These agreements are often used to purchase assets that retain their value and equipment you plan to use long-term.

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* Payments & terms are based on time in business, credit score and accessories added to total package. 

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MISSION STATEMENT

Specialty Grains Int'l (SGI) is dedicated to sourcing and shipping the highest quality cereal grains, forages & legumes for producers of fodder/sprouting systems. As stewards of the Creator's precious farm lands, farmers, ranchers and hobbyists can provide on-demand, cost-effective, high quality nutrition for horses, livestock and poultry to feed the nation and the world.

SGI is built on The Foundation of: 

   Character – Honesty – Reliability – Integrity – Service - Trust         

Curtis W. Swenson is the founder and managing director of Specialty Grains Int'l.  SGI was formed in 2010 at the height of an extreme drought in Texas and other widespread areas of the U.S.  At the time, Curtis was introduced to fodder/sprouting as an alternative feed source for livestock. 

Sprouting was developed 1000's of years ago in Egypt and was reignited over 50 years ago in Australia where farmers and ranchers had experienced extended periods of severe drought.

With the high mortality of nearly one million head of livestock in Texas, and sky-rocketing feed grain and hay prices, farmers and ranchers were desperate to find other options to sustain their' livestock.

On a 2010 tour of Amish and Mennonite farms, Curtis discovered that innovative Amish dairy farmers had developed fodder systems but were being sold 'low' quality feed barley for their' systems. Sensitive to their plight, Mr. Swenson went back to his roots in the Midwest to find high quality barley sources. Curtis, grew up on a 1200 acre grain and livestock farm in the fertile Red River Valley of the North.

History of RRV Bonanza Farms  

Barley was a mainstay in the rotation of alfalfa, corn, wheat, soybeans and sunflowers on the third-generation family farm. The Swenson farm was active in the development of hybrid barley & sunflower varieties by participating in field test plots with NDSU at Fargo, ND.

Thus began the reawakening passion of a "farmboy" to build a reputation and an active business across the U.S..

Today, Curtis is known as the "Barley Guy" to the Amish and Mennonite communities throughout the country. 

SGI is a premier grain supplier to fodder producers of premier fodder equipment manufacturers in the U.S.. This insures that fodder system owners experience high yields and nutritional quality fodder/sprouts for their' horse, livestock and poultry operations.                                         "Your Success is Our Success"