Buckeye Trenchers

05/28/2026

Unfortunately with the passing of Jason Brown, Mid America Trenchers we will be unable to atted CLEANPOWER 2026 in Houston! We will continue to support your clean energy projects and welcome inquiries directly to our office. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

05/26/2026

A Titan of the Ag and Drainage Industry Has Fallen. Jason Brown was a tremendous friend of ours and so many others out there. Gone way too soon. Rest easy Jason, we all got it from here. With the direction of Justin Brown, Tony Reed and us would like to help coordinate a trades scholarship fund in Jason’s honor. Stay tuned for details. North America Conservation and Drainage Expo

05/26/2026

Jason Brown was one of the great repositories of trencher knowledge remaining with us. With his loss, in order to better serve you, we are implementing a few policy changes.

Any machines built before 2016, we would request ordering by part numbers whenever possible. We understand that is not always the case, and are more than happy to help you in those circumstances.

Any Buckeye Machines built previously to 1994 (Super H and down), and all Speicher Machines we request 24-48hrs to process any requests REQUIRING RESEARCH. ANY CURRENTLY AVAILABLE PARTS/WEAR PARTS WITH PART NUMBERS SHOULD NOT ENCOUNTER A DELAY.

If you do not have an applicable parts book for your machine, please email [email protected] with your name, machine model, and serial number. We have a large library of digital manuals available. We will be adding the capability of downloading them from our website soon.

Our capacities and capabilities have not changed. We will be experiencing organizational changes and appreciate your grace and patience during these trying times.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, take a moment to honor and remember those who gave their lives for our country.

05/24/2026

On behalf of myself, my family, and the entire team, I want to express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of support, kind words, and condolences we have received over the past week following the passing of my brother and business partner, Jason.

Jason loved this industry and the people in it, and seeing the impact he made on so many of you confirms the lasting legacy he leaves behind.

Thank you for honoring his memory, for standing by us, and for your continued partnership during this time of transition.

I would like to extend a special thank you to:

Keegan Kult for reading his kind words about Jason's lasting impact on the industry during the service.

The customers and associates who traveled great distances to attend the service.

Jesse Giza and the Giza Trenching crew for bringing their Buckeye 7340 and parking it out front of the funeral home.

Corey Neid and the Northland Trenching crew for flying the Mid America Trenchers Flag over their facility.

- Justin

05/23/2026

For anyone unable to attend Jason's service this morning, there is a Livestream link available:

05/20/2026

Our office hours will be from 9-4 Wednesday and Thursday this week. On Friday, both the office and shop will be closing at 2PM.

05/20/2026

Funeral Arrangements for Jason Brown:

Family Visitation will be Friday May 22nd from 5-7PM.

Funeral Service will be held at 10AM Saturday, May 23rd.

Services will be at the Pearson Funeral Home, 809 W. Montgomery St. Creston, IA 50801, with Internment to follow at the Stringtown Cemetery, at the corner of Highway 34 and Sycamore Avenue.

View Jason Brown's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/19/2026

I appreciate everyone reaching out. I'm overwhelmed. If I haven't responded, please know that's it's due to the sheer volume of love that's been outpouring for Jason. I will attempt to respond as I'm able. It warms my heart to see it. I know that he would be the first to agree with you all about the nice thoughts and memories you've been sharing. Please know that if my responses are lackluster, it's merely due to incredible sorrow and the large hole left in my life right now.

We will be updating information on arrangements here as we have them.

- Justin Brown