RACHEL HOLMQUIST | Communications & Talent Acquisition Specialist At UFC, supporting our community goes beyond just providing products and services. It’s about being good neighbors and working together to make a positive impact. One of the key cooperative principles we follow is Concern for Community, and that means we’re always looking for ways to give […]
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Celebrating National Coop Month As we celebrate National Coop Month this October, it’s a great time to reflect on why the cooperative business model remains essential today. In a world of rising costs and market volatility, cooperatives offer something unique—strength in unity, shared success, and local impact. At UFC, our focus on benefiting member-owners rather
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Our records indicate that the following individuals were issued a payment(s) that is still outstanding. Per our bylaws: This Cooperative may distribute any unclaimed property which has been reported as unclaimed property to the Commissioner of Commerce of the State of Minnesota, to a corporation or organization which is exempt from taxation under Minnesota law.
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As we gear up for the seed sales season, it’s time to talk about choosing the perfect corn and soybean seeds. At UFC, we’re here to make sure you’re equipped with the best options to boost your yield and profits. This year, we’re turning up the volume on promoting our top-notch brands and sharing insider
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RACHEL HOLMQUIST, COMMUNICATIONS & TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Hiring has become an immense challenge across nearly all occupations and industries over the past few years. With unemployment rates remaining low and more workers retiring or leaving the workforce, the competition for talent has never been fiercer. At UFC, we are not immune to these hiring difficulties.
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DOUG HOFFMANN, SAFETY MANAGER Spring is finally here, and things are ramping up on the farm. But as we rush to get crops in the ground, it’s easy to cut corners and take shortcuts with safety. Let’s take a moment to review some basic farm safety guidelines to keep our families, employees, and ourselves protected
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DARV TURBES, VICE PRESIDENT OF ENERGY At the last annual meeting, your board of directors and leadership team reported on the financial strength of your cooperative. The financial success was made possible largely thanks to your support and loyalty. Because of your loyalty, we’ve had a great opportunity to reinvest in your cooperative to increase
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JASON TEWS, VICE PRESIDENT OF GRAIN & FEED Change is in the air this spring, and I’m energized by the opportunities ahead for our cooperative and the growers and farmers we serve. While change can feel uncertain sometimes, the path forward is full of potential for UFC. First, let’s talk about the impressive progress on
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JIM CARLSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF AGRONOMY I’ll start off by getting straight to the point: If you haven’t done so already, now is the ideal time to connect with your UFC account manager and get everything lined up for a successful planting season. While uncertainties around commodity prices, interest rates, and operating loans may have
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JONATHAN OLMSCHEID, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER The last year has gone by quickly. The volatility in the markets and businesses we all operate within daily contribute to the fast pace. As years continue to click off, more and more Baby Boomers will be retiring sooner rather than later, which forces all businesses to have a strong
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