DeBruycker bringing new venture to this year’s MAGIE

Sue Roesler
Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026

Staheli West hay steamer — Ryan DeBruycker, owner of Ag Efficiency, and West Rock Acres, stands by as the first Staheli West’s DewPoint steamer is delivered to Fairfield a few years ago.

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FAIRFIELD, Mont. – Ryan DeBruycker, entrepreneur and owner of Ag Efficiency, is bringing a new venture to the MAGIE this year.

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