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Tour announcement - December 10th, 2025
Agriboard Green Building Systems is opening its doors for in-person plant tours, giving visitors a first-hand look at how compressed-straw structural panels are manufactured. Tours will be held at the Agriboard plant in Marked Tree, Arkansas. During these tours, guests will be able to see the production line in action, learn how agricultural fiber is transformed into high-performance wall panels, and ask questions about using Agriboard in real projects. Visitors will also b
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Dec 8, 20252 min read


Prototype Agriboard Panels Now Available
Agriboard Straw Panel Agriboard Green Building Systems™ now has a limited run of prototype compressed-straw wall panels available for purchase, offering builders and innovators an early chance to test this sustainable technology in real-world projects. Product overview These prototype panels are manufactured at Agriboard’s new mill in Marked Tree, Arkansas, where the company produces compressed straw panels as a green alternative to conventional framing and insulation. They
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Dec 8, 20252 min read


Now is the Time! 7 Reasons to Own or Invest in an Agriboard Mill
With demand for sustainable building materials skyrocketing and the need for scalable green construction solutions more urgent than ever, investing in an Agriboard Mill stands out as a smart move for entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and regional economic leaders. Here are seven compelling reasons why now is the perfect time to secure your stake in this advanced green building technology. 1. Rapidly Growing Market The agrifiber products market, encompassing Agriboard panels, is p
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Oct 16, 20252 min read


Light Gauge Steel and the 3 Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
In the world of sustainable building materials, steel often takes a backseat to more buzzworthy options like bamboo, reclaimed wood, or...
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Jun 4, 20242 min read


Exciting Progress Update: Agriboard's Mill Installed in Marked Tree, Arkansas
The installation of our cutting-edge mill in Marked Tree, Arkansas, (all 200+ feet of it) marks a significant step forward for Agriboard...
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Jan 16, 20241 min read


Six Attributes That Make Your Company a Great Fit for the Agriboard Mill?
About Agriboard™ In an era of increasing environmental consciousness and sustainability concerns, the construction and manufacturing...
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Nov 17, 20232 min read


Building with Straw: Turning Waste into Wealth
"The future of business, I think, is waste. I mean, that's a tremendous amount of money to be made with waste." This quote from Yvon...
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Nov 10, 20233 min read


Building Prosperity: The Agriboard Mill's Role in Community Development
Introduction In the quest for sustainable and community-focused development, innovative solutions often emerge from the most unexpected...
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Nov 6, 20232 min read


Resilient Home = Insurance Savings: Agriboard Green Building Systems' Triumph Over Natural Disasters
In recent years, the frequency and intensity of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires have been on...
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Oct 30, 20233 min read


The Top Ten Wheat and Rice-Producing Regions in the World That Need the Agriboard Mill
Wheat and rice are two of the world's most vital staple crops, providing sustenance for billions of people across the globe. However, the...
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Oct 24, 20234 min read


Let's Talk About Testing
Agriboard Green Building Systems™ manufactures pre-engineered residential, commercial and industrial buildings. We use wheat and rice...
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Sep 29, 20232 min read


"Green" from Day 1
I had someone ask me an interesting question the other day. They very simply asked, “What does ‘Green Building Systems’ mean to you?”...
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Sep 15, 20232 min read


Unraveling the Puzzle of an All-in-One Straw Wall
In the world of sustainable architecture and innovative building materials, Agriboard Green Building Systems™ wants to take center stage,...
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Sep 11, 20233 min read


Revitalizing Factories, Plants and Mills to Provide 21st Century Green Products
In the annals of industrial history, the image of towering factories humming with activity, producing textiles, steel, and various goods,...
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Aug 25, 20233 min read


Nobody asks about Thermal Mass! (only R-factors and R-values)
Okay, so the title isn't 100% accurate. Architects and builders who have been in the energy conservation world for a long time do ask...
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Aug 2, 20232 min read


Buildings Houses out of Wood (or Straw)
I find it interesting that people ask me so often about straw getting moldy, as if all other biobased material that we use to build...
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Jul 31, 20232 min read


Straw Bale Houses vs. Houses Built using Agriboard™ Panels
Let me start by answering one important question: Q. Is Agriboard trying to replace straw bale houses? A. Absolutely not! Straw bale...
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Jul 28, 20232 min read


What is Lignin and Why Should I Care?
Lignin, often referred to as nature's glue, is an organic polymer that plays a crucial role in the structure and support of plants. It is...
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Jun 26, 20232 min read


Building with a Mission
In the wake of natural disasters, the immediate focus is on providing shelter to those who have lost their homes. Traditional housing...
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Jun 19, 20232 min read


Agriboard™ History - The Last 20 Years
By embracing sustainable materials and construction practices, we can reduce the demand for tree-based building materials, protect...
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Jun 3, 20234 min read
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