Elk Grove Milling

What Elk Grove Milling does

Elk Grove Milling, Inc. is a privately held animal feed manufacturer founded in 1982 and headquartered at 8320 Eschinger Road, Elk Grove, California. The company produces scientifically formulated complete feeds for horses, cattle, chickens, pigs, sheep, and goats in a 100% non-medicated, ionophore-free facility. Its portfolio centers on two core horse feed lines—Stable Mix (foundational complete feeds) and Stable MAX (premium performance nutrition powered by Alltech's LifeFORCE Formula)—alongside multi-species livestock feeds (Beef Mix, Goat Mix, Sheep Mix, Pig Mix), poultry products (Coop Mix, Layer Pellet), supplements (G.I. Stable-ez), forage products, and a B2B custom milling service.

The company employs steam-and-pressure pelletizing through a 1/4-inch die to produce dust-free feed that prevents sorting behavior in animals. Formulations are produced under a fixed-formula discipline, meaning ingredient composition does not vary with commodity price fluctuations, and integrate third-party-validated nutritional technologies including Zinpro 4-Plex chelated minerals, Alltech gut health solutions (probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, yeast cultures), and Kemin Equine ingredients. The facility is certified weed-free by the State of California and is audited under human-food-grade inspection practices.

Elk Grove Milling generates revenue through six streams: branded horse feed, livestock feed, supplements, forage products, custom milling services (6-8 ton minimums), and bulk feed delivery (4-ton minimum within 250 miles of the Elk Grove facility). Distribution runs through authorized dealers across the Western US, direct bulk delivery to farm silos, on-site sales at the Elk Grove feed store, and direct-to-customer bulk orders. Pricing is quote-based for bulk and custom work, with bagged retail product available through the dealer network. The company markets primarily through content (nutrition library, feed selector/calculator), organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), the Stable Mix Club email newsletter, and sponsored rider/event programs.

Name

Elk Grove Milling

Legal name

Elk Grove Milling, Inc.

Website

https://elkgrovemilling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elk Grove Milling is a privately held, 40+ year-old California manufacturer of scientifically formulated pelleted animal feeds, primarily serving horse owners, livestock producers, and equine rescues across the Western US through branded products and custom milling services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Manufacturing

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Grain Mill Products (2040)

akta.pro primary industry

Complete Equine Feeds (Pelleted/Extruded/Textured) (AFADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

All-Stock & General-Purpose Complete Feeds (Multi-Species) (AFADAIAB), Pelleted & Crumbled Feed Manufacturing (AFADAIAD)

Keywords

• Pelleted horse feed
• Animal feed manufacturing
• Equine nutrition products
• Livestock feed production
• Custom pelletizing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Horse Feed Products: Sale of complete pelleted horse feeds including Stable Mix and Stable MAX product lines sold through dealers and direct bulk orders
2. Livestock Feed Products: Feed products for cattle, chickens, pigs, sheep, and goats including Coop Mix, Beef Mix, Goat Mix, Sheep Mix, and Pig Mix
3. Custom Milling Services: Custom pelletizing and milling services for third-party products with minimum 6-8 tons per formulation. Services include bagging, totes, or bulk options
4. Bulk Feed Delivery: Bulk feed delivery directly to farm into silos within 250 miles of Elk Grove, minimum 4 tons per order
5. Forage Products: Quality forage solutions in pelleted form for various livestock
6. Supplements: Specialized supplements including G.I. Stable-ez for gastric support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Elk Grove Milling manufactures and sells scientifically formulated pelleted animal feeds, primarily through its Stable Mix and Stable MAX horse feed product lines, along with feeds for cattle, chickens, pigs, sheep, and goats. The company produces all feeds in a non-medicated, ionophore-free facility and also offers custom pelletizing and milling services to third-party businesses with 6-8 ton minimum orders.

Product overview

Elk Grove Milling is an animal feed manufacturer producing scientifically formulated feeds since 1982. Their product portfolio centers on two core feed lines: Stable Mix (complete feeds for horses including hay replacement pellets with vitamins, minerals, and gut health support) and Stable MAX (premium performance feeds powered by Alltech's LifeFORCE Formula). The portfolio spans horse feeds for all life stages (Senior Stable Mix, Stable Mix Lite for metabolic horses, Sport Horse Mix, Get Go, Futurity), joint-support variants with glucosamine and chondroitin, multi-species livestock feeds (Beef, Goat, Sheep, Pig Mix), and poultry products (Coop Mix, Layer Pellet). Supplement products include G.I. Stable-ez for gastric support. The company also offers custom milling services (6-8 ton minimums), forage products, and digital tools (Feed Selector and Feed Calculator) alongside free nutrition consultations. All products are manufactured in a medication-free, ionophore-free facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stable Mix: Complete feeds for all horses - the company's foundational product line producing scientifically formulated horse feed since 1982
• Stable MAX
• Coop Mix
• G.I. Stable-ez
• Stable Mix with Glucosamine & Chondroitin
• Senior Stable Mix
• Stable MAX Senior
• Stable MAX Ultra Mate
• Stable MAX Performance
• Stable Mix Lite
• Stable Mix Futurity
• Sport Horse Mix
• Get Go
• Beef Mix
• Goat Mix
• Sheep Mix
• Pig Mix
• Layer Pellet
• Forage Products

Quantifiable outcome

• Horses maintain healthy weight and shiny coats on complete pelleted feeds
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZinprocoreTechnology or IntegrationZinpro provides 4-plex chelated minerals for Elk Grove Milling's horse feeds. These research-backed chelated mineral sources provide superior absorption and bioavailability compared to inorganic mineral sources. Zinpro verification is featured on Stable Mix feeds.
• AlltechcoreTechnology or IntegrationAlltech provides gut health solutions including probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and yeast cultures. The LifeFORCE Formula powered by Alltech is featured in Stable MAX feeds. Alltech also provides nutritional expertise for Coop Mix layer feed formulation.
• Kemin EquinecoreTechnology or IntegrationKemin Equine technologies are utilized in Stable Mix feeds for added nutritional benefits. Kemin Butipearl Z Eq and Kemin Equine Podcasts are featured partners.
• Grow WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrow West provides agricultural expertise for Elk Grove Milling's sustainable farming operations. They ensure ideal applications for hay crops including Oat Hay, Wheat Hay, Barley Hay, and Ryegrass Hay varieties. This partnership supports the company's local farming and sustainability initiatives.
• Loomis Basin Equine Medical GroupminorOthersProminent equine veterinary hospital that endorses Stable Mix feeds. Dr. Jen Powers from this practice is listed as an endorser of the products.
• Local Grain TerminalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership for sourcing primary ingredients like corn and soy for feed formulations. Supports local supply chain and non-GMO commodity sourcing.
• Local Farmers (Whole Wheat)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreements with local farmers for specific commodities such as the whole wheat used in Coop Mix layer feed, strengthening the regional supply chain.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seminole Feed: Equine and livestock feed manufacturer emphasizing fixed formulas, performance horse nutrition, and dealer distribution. Directly comparable product philosophy and channel strategy to EGM.
• Standlee Premium Western Forage: Producer of pelleted and baled forage products plus equine and livestock feed. Direct overlap with EGM's forage pellet line and Western US dealer distribution.
• Buckeye Nutrition: Manufacturer of equine and small-animal feeds with science-backed formulations and a focus on fixed-formula nutrition. Competes with EGM in the same dealer and feed-store channels across the Western US.
• Triple Crown Nutrition: Specialty equine feed manufacturer producing pelleted and textured complete feeds for performance and pleasure horses. Directly comparable to EGM's Stable Mix and Stable MAX product positioning and target customer base.
• Tribute Equine Nutrition: Equine-focused feed brand offering fixed-formula pelleted feeds with digestive health emphasis. Closely parallels EGM's complete-feed, fixed-formula, gut-health positioning in the equine specialty segment.
• LMF Feeds: West Coast-based equine feed manufacturer producing pelleted complete feeds with low-NSC and senior horse specialties. Comparable regional positioning, product format, and target segments to EGM.

Regional players

• Hallway Feeds: Kentucky-based equine feed manufacturer focused on Thoroughbred racing and performance horses. Comparable premium equine feed positioning, though concentrated in the Eastern US rather than EGM's Western footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Purina Animal Nutrition: Largest US feed brand (Nestlé Purina) with comprehensive equine, livestock, and poultry lines sold through extensive dealer and retailer networks. Defines the competitive landscape EGM operates within.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Global agribusiness with a substantial US animal feed portfolio covering equine, livestock, and poultry. Competes with EGM through both branded products and ingredient supply channels.
• Nutrena (Cargill): National livestock and equine feed brand owned by Cargill with extensive dealer and farm-store presence across the US. Competes head-to-head with EGM in feed-store aisles and barns but at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stablemix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elk-grove-milling
• Instagraminstagram.com/stablemix

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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