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About Us

A Better Way for Agriculture

Ralco’s purpose is to create effective, natural solutions for agriculture’s toughest challenges. From today’s production challenges to the intensification of modern production, our mission is simple: build a better way. One that works for both producers and the animals and crops they care for.

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We sit at the intersection of nutrition and health, science and nature, consumer and producer, and we believe the tension between these forces makes us stronger. It pushes us to think differently, act boldly and develop solutions that are both practical and powerful.

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A Family Legacy of Innovation and Integrity

Our story began in 1971 when Bob Galbraith set out to do things differently. He believed livestock could be raised without antibiotics, that producers could get more value from their homegrown feedstuffs and that business should be built on faith and treating people right. As Bob often said, “People buy from people, not companies. And it’s the people of Ralco that make it great.” These beliefs still drive everything we do today.

Ralco remains a third-generation family-owned company led by the Knochenmus family. In 2004, son-in-law Jon Knochenmus and his son Brian Knochenmus took the reins and helped expand the company’s natural technology in essential oils and prebiotics as well as our people-first culture and bold innovation.

In 2023, Glenn Bader became the first non-family member to lead Ralco, marking a new chapter in our story. Glenn worked closely with Jon and Brian Knochenmus and brings a strong foundation of business leadership, faith, a deep respect for our values and a commitment to honoring our legacy while driving innovation forward.

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Bob Galbraith (left) with Ralco’s First Truck
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Brian & Jon Knochenmus receive the Natural Agriculture Day proclamation from the State of Minnesota
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Glenn Bader, President & CEO
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The Ralco Story

Our Core Values

At the heart of Ralco is a culture shaped by six core values, defining how we show up, serve others and deliver results.

Courageous Curiosity

We take smart risks, ask better questions and challenge the status quo to discover smarter solutions. We’re fearless but never reckless.

Root for the Team

We lead with humility, speak in terms of “we” and support each other through optimism, encouragement and healthy collaboration.

People Matter Most

We listen, care and prioritize people at work, at home and in every relationship. Strong relationships drive lasting impact.

Driven to Deliver

We act with urgency, grit and ownership. When obstacles arise, we don’t wait, we find a way to get it done and do it right.

Master Your Craft

We pursue excellence, always growing our knowledge, sharing what we learn and raising the bar for ourselves and each other.

Keep it Simple

Our solutions are backed by science but never feel complicated. We communicate clearly, avoid overengineering and make it easy to do business with us.

Ralco by the Numbers
47

Patents and 12 patents pending

55

Years of serving agriculture

3

Generations of family ownership

187

Employees world wide

25

PhD and master-level scientists

45

Countries using Ralco products

Building a Better Way

We believe producers deserve partners who lead with integrity, support their success with real data and care deeply about their success. At Ralco, that’s exactly what we’re here to do: build a better way, for our partners, our people and the future of agriculture.

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