2025 Missouri Ag Hall of Fame Inductee

Eddie Sydenstricker’s agricultural journey began in 1952, inspired by the trade of two registered Angus pairs for a Super C Farmall at his father’s International Harvester dealership. In 1966, the family acquired a John Deere dealership in Mexico, Mo., setting the stage for Eddie’s dual impact on both the cattle and machinery industries. He expanded the John Deere business to 13 dealerships before merging with Nobbe in 2020, forming Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners (SNP). By 2024, SNP reached 38 locations, earning the “North American Farm Equipment Dealer of the Year” award in 2021. Sydenstricker Genetics, now with 900 cows, remains a national leader in performance genetics with a focus on performance. At 85, Eddie remains active, guided by his principle, “Do what you say you’re going to do.”