Who We Are

Naeve Ag Production is a partnership of fourth generation Iowa family farmers. The principal crops nurtured on our farms include corn, seed corn and soybeans. We also install and maintain conservation practices for the protection of wildlife and natural resources. We believe it is our role to care for the land and preserve it for future generations.

Brent Naeve

Brent graduated in 1981 from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag Business. He worked at Williams Elevator an Assistant Manager before returning to the family farm in 1983. Brent is a partner in Naeve Ag Production and is active in all aspects of the operation. He also owns and operates his own custom seed corn detasseling operation.

Brent holds a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. He lives in Humboldt with his wife and they have two grown children. His son, Brennon, is active in the farm operation. Brent is a board member of the Humboldt County Farm Bureau, a member of the National Corn Growers Association, the Iowa Soybean Association and is active in his local church.

Thad Naeve

Thad graduated in 1985 from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag Business/Finance. He worked for the Farm Credit System for 9 years before returning to the family farm in 1995. Thad is a partner in Naeve Ag Production and is active in all aspects of the operation. He is also an independent contractor for Farmers National Company providing certified appraisal and real estate services for local clients.

Thad holds a CDL, a Custom Pesticide Applicator License, a Certified General Real Property Appraiser License and a Real Estate Sales License. Thad lives on the family farm southwest of Humboldt with his wife. They have a grown daughter. Thad is a board member on the Humboldt County Board of Health, the Humboldt County Eminent Domain Board, a member of the National Corn Growers Association, the Iowa Soybean Association and is active in his local church.