Pillen Family Farms, Columbus, Neb., announced plans to purchase 16,000 sows and associated nursery and finishing farms in Nebraska from The Maschhoffs, Carlyle, Ill. The Columbus farm includes a truck wash and a number of contract finishing farms.

“We are extremely excited to add these farms to our core footprint in eastern Nebraska,” says Jim Pillen, chief executive officer of Pillen Family Farms. “We’re also thrilled to have this dedicated team join our family. It’s a win-win situation for us.”