The McGregor Company

The McGregor Company is a family-owned agricultural supply and agronomy business headquartered in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It traces its roots to the McGregor family's settlement in the Palouse region over a century ago, where they raised sheep and, from 1901, expanded into wheat farming. The company's formal origins date to 1882, when it began as a sideline of the family's general store at the ranch headquarters in Hooper, Washington. Over the decades it evolved into a cornerstone of agricultural development in the region, becoming a separate entity in 1956 to handle the family's fertilizer, agri-chemical, and equipment activities. Today, The McGregor Company serves growers with seed, crop inputs, and equipment needed to produce healthy, sustainable crops. It operates as a trusted agronomic resource across the Inland Northwest, offering research-backed products under the McGregor brand. Its product lines include plant nutrition products, adjuvants, seed treatments, and seed, all vetted through research to address the specific needs of Pacific Northwest farming. The company also runs a Research & Technology division on a 330-acre site, continuing a tradition of agricultural research and development that began in 1948 when Sherman McGregor and Washington State College agronomist Harley Jacquot experimented with commercial fertilizers. The company is driven by core values of industry, work, character, honesty, and fair dealings. It remains family-owned and privately held, with a commitment to the long-term success of the region's farm families, the environment, and the communities it serves. Its equipment innovations, such as coil spring shanks and advanced design application equipment, became standards throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canadian prairies. The McGregor Company continues to innovate for the future to ensure local farms remain profitable and sustainable.

The McGregor Company's history is deeply rooted in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. The McGregor family settled in the area over 100 years ago with plans to raise sheep. In 1901, they expanded their farming enterprise to include wheat. However, the company's formal origins date back to 1882, when it began as a sideline of the family's general store at the ranch headquarters in Hooper, Washington. Over time, this small venture evolved into a cornerstone of agricultural development in the region. A pivotal moment came in 1948 when Sherman McGregor, a second-generation family member, and Washington State College agronomist Harley Jacquot began experimenting with commercial fertilizers after promising nutrient research work done on the McGregor Ranch. They hosted plot tours each summer on the McGregor Ranch, where farmers from the Pacific Northwest could learn about advancements in farming practices. This marked the beginning of The McGregor Company's commitment to agricultural research and development, a tradition that continues to this day. In the early 1950s, the McGregor family began designing and testing applicators and sprayers to meet the needs of the extensive wheat farms of the Inland Northwest. This thirst for efficiency gains led to equipment manufacturing, with their coil spring shanks and advanced design application equipment quickly becoming the standard throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canadian prairies. By 1956, The McGregor Company became a separate entity to handle the family's fertilizer, agri-chemical, and equipment activities. The company continued to grow and innovate. Its Research & Technology division now sits on a 330-acre site, reflecting its ongoing dedication to research. The McGregor Company has paved the way with innovative products, equipment, and practices to improve the productivity of agriculture in the Pacific Northwest since 1882. It remains a family-owned business, dedicated to the success of local farm families, the environment, and the communities it serves.

• 1956

  The McGregor Company becomes a separate entity to handle the family's fertilizer, agri-chemical, and equipment activities.

• 1948

  Sherman McGregor and Washington State College agronomist Harley Jacquot begin experimenting with commercial fertilizers, marking the start of the company's R&D commitment.

• 1901

  The McGregor family expands their farming enterprise to include wheat.

• 1882

  The McGregor Company begins as a sideline of the family's general store at the ranch headquarters in Hooper, Washington.

Trusted agronomic resource and leading agronomic provider for the Pacific Northwest, offering research-backed, high-quality products and equipment.

• StorM Technology™

  Adjuvant product line.

• Phosphorus Efficiency products

  Plant nutrition products designed to improve phosphorus use efficiency.

• Nitrogen Stabilization products

  Plant nutrition products that stabilize nitrogen in the soil.

• Flag Leaf Nutrition products

  Plant nutrition products targeting flag leaf development.

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