News, Developments and Insights

Check here for the latest news from United Farmers Cooperative and all the developments and insights that affect you and your operation. We’re here to keep you accurately informed and to help you thrive in all aspects of your business.

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Don’t Wait! Let Us Know Your Needs

April 3, 2024

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 […]

Filling the Workforce Gap

April 3, 2024

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 […]

UFC IS PREPARED FOR AGRICULTURE’s HEADWINDS

April 3, 2024

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, […]

THE CYCLICAL NATURE OF OUR INDUSTRY: EMRACING THE CHALLENGES AHEAD

April 3, 2024

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 […]

To Our Valued Customer: UFC EXPLORES PARTNERSHIP WITH MUNSON LAKES NUTRITION

March 8, 2024

At United Farmers Cooperative, we are constantly seeking opportunities to enhance our services and better serve our farming community. With great excitement, we announce that we are exploring a partnership with Munson Lakes Nutrition, specifically for our feed department, focusing […]

Don’t Become a Statistic: Grain Bin Safety Guidelines

February 18, 2024

by: Doug Hoffman, Safety Manager According to a recent annual report from Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program, there were 30 documented grain entrapments in the United States in 2021, with 59% resulting in fatality. The report also cites […]

UFC Welcomes Ryan Ponwith to Board of Directors as Associate Board Member

February 8, 2024

The UFC Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Ryan Ponwith as an associate board member. In this one-year role, Ryan will serve as a non-voting advisor, gaining insights into board operations while lending his expertise in representing younger growers. […]

CRC and UFC Announce Agronomy LLC at Brownton location

January 29, 2024

Central Region Cooperative (CRC), Sleepy Eye, and United Farmers Cooperative, Winthrop, have formed an agronomy limited liability company (LLC), with CRC purchasing 50% of the UFC Agronomy complex in Brownton, Minn. Both cooperatives will utilize the full-service plant to provide customers with dry and liquid fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, plant health products, […]

UFC’s Guide to Winter Maintenance for Ag Equipment

January 24, 2024

The green is gone, the white is here. The hustle and bustle of harvest time has transitioned into slower, shorter winter days on the farm. And yet, a farmer’s work is never finished. Winter is the perfect time to perform […]

Slips, Trips, and Falls, Oh My! Walking Safely This Winter

January 24, 2024

Being from the Midwest, you’re probably an expert on all things winter safety. But if you think you know everything about how to walk safely in the winter, think again. Winter brings icy sidewalks, snowy driveways, and frosty farm equipment.  […]

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