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MITCH ALTERMATT, CEO & General Manager For the past eight and a half years, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to serve UFC, six of those years as CEO. It’s been an honor to work alongside a team that shows up every day with purpose, grit, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. Thanks […]

Jeff Manderscheid, Chairman of the Board, UFC There’s a saying in agriculture that feels especially true these days: The good times don’t last forever—but neither do the tough ones. At UFC, we’ve lived this cycle before. And because of that, we didn’t just brace for the downturn—we saw it coming and got ready. Over the

Jonathan Olmscheid, Chief Financial Officer Very few headlines recently have not included tariffs or trade policies with the significance of large percentages being discussed by the US and other nations in retaliation. Tariffs and trade policies can have significant effects on various aspects of an economy, including interest rates, the stock market, commodity prices, and

JIM CARLSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF AGRONOMY A successful planting season is only as great as the preparation behind it. Given the challenges we faced last fall, including an incomplete ammonia application, this spring will be exceptionally busy. With the increased demand for urea—roughly two tons of urea for every ton of ammonia that didn’t go

Chad Wilson, Vice President of Ag Services Preparation is the name of the game as we head into the new season. Now (or yesterday) is the perfect time to start planning for your 2025 equipment, grain handling, and maintenance needs. Here’s a breakdown of what the Ag Service Center can offer you and your operation

Jason Tews, Vice President of Grain & feed Last fall, we outlined our plans for expanding the Klossner facility, and I’m happy to share that work is well underway. Concrete has been poured, and we’re on track to have the site ready to go before harvest. One of the biggest changes you’ll notice is the

MATT RETTMEN, MERCHANDISING MANAGER Grain markets are always full of surprises, and this year is no different. Between shifting supply, tariff discussions, and fluctuating demand, it’s been a rollercoaster few months for corn and soybean prices. What’s Moving the Market? The January 10 USDA Grain Stocks report showed lower-than-expected supply, causing a jump in futures

Darv Turbes, Vice President of Energy With more grain heading to ethanol plants this season, we’re reopening the diesel fuel island at the Winthrop grain elevator. If you’ve been around a while, you might remember using it before. It’s making a return to offer some extra convenience for our owner-members, especially during the busy hauling

Rachel Holmquist Communications & Talent Acquisition Specialist Some of the best team members are growing up right here in our own communities. That’s why our partnership with area high schools through their Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs has become such an important part of how we build our team—and our future. For students, it’s a chance

Doug Hoffman, Safety Director Farming doesn’t come with a slow season anymore. Between unpredictable weather, market swings, equipment breakdowns, and long hours, stress can pile up. And while most safety talks focus on PTO shields and grain bin safety (which are still critical), we can’t ignore what’s going on between the ears. Mental health is