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To our valued customers, Beginning May 5th, United Farmers Coop will begin the process of permanently closing our Lafayette grain elevator. This decision hasn’t come lightly, and we’re committed to being transparent about what’s ahead and why. For the past […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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? […]