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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. […]

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

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

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

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

CHAD WILSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF AG SERVICES, LAFAYETTE After experiencing extended delays and shortages across nearly all equipment lines over the past three years, I’m happy to report that our inventory situation has dramatically improved. We now have many key items in stock and on location, ready for you instead of having to special order

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

MITCH ALTERMATT, CEO & GENERAL MANAGER From skyrocketing input costs to supply chain disruptions and volatile commodity prices, there’s no doubt that U.S. agriculture is facing significant headwinds. And, there’s no sign of this letting up. At United Farmers Cooperative, we understand the immense pressure our member-owners are under during this difficult economic cycle. However,

JEFF MANDERSCHEID, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, UFC It’s an undeniable truth that what goes up must come down, and this adage holds true for the commodity markets and our industry as a whole. While the past five years have been prosperous in many ways, we must confront the reality of stiff headwinds and an impending