JIM CARLSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF AGRONOMY
As we close out another year, we’re pleased to report our third consecutive year of positive bottom-line results. This success stems from strategic investments in our facilities, equipment, and—most importantly—our people. We continue to prioritize what’s necessary to support our growth and meet your needs, ensuring that our operations remain efficient and forward-thinking.
However, it’s important to acknowledge the challenges the U.S. agriculture industry is facing. From rising input costs to supply chain disruptions, unpredictable weather, and increasing regulatory pressures, we know these factors weigh heavily on your operations. While these issues affect the entire industry, we remain focused on minimizing their impact by providing you with the tools and support you need to succeed. This is why we continue to invest in the right resources, streamline efficiencies, and look for new ways to help you manage these uncertainties.
As part of these efforts, prepay season is on the horizon. Preparing for the upcoming season amidst these challenges is more critical than ever. We encourage you to work with your account manager to make prepay decisions and develop farm plans that will position you well for the year ahead. Taking steps now to secure your inputs and plan ahead will be essential in navigating the uncertainties of the next season.
Our focus on technology also plays a role in meeting these challenges head-on. The UFC Customer Portal has made communicating with our team and accessing invoices, purchase history, and other essential data more convenient and efficient. Within the next year, we plan to introduce farm planning capabilities directly through the portal, giving you the ability to manage your farm operations and data in one place.
“The UFC Customer Portal has made communicating with our team and accessing invoices, purchase history, and other essential data more convenient and efficient.”
We’re also committed to developing talent through our internship program, continuously seeking strong candidates to support future growth. We’re now accepting applications for our 2025 internships: agronomy operations, sales and scouting. To learn more and to apply visit: ufcmn.com/careers/#internships.
Thank you for your continued partnership and trust. Despite the challenges, we remain focused on enhancing services, communication, and efficiency to support your operations and ensure a successful future for you and your operation.