News, Developments and Insights
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DAN KLANCKE, GRAIN OPERATIONS MANAGER I’m excited to announce that construction is underway on a new 750,000-bushel grain bin at our Brownton location. This investment will have a major impact on our operations and efficiency when storing soybeans harvested this […]
JASON TEWS, VICE PRESIDENT OF GRAIN & FEED One common theme here at UFC is we are always looking for ways to better serve our members. As a member-owned co-op, your success is our success. That’s why we have continued […]
CHAD WILSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF AG SERVICES, LAFAYETTE Communication is key when it comes to our relationships with our amazing growers and customers. As harvest wraps up, I want to emphasize the importance of stopping in or calling and having […]
JIM CARLSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF AGRONOMY If there’s one thing I’ve learned throughout my career in ag, it’s to expect the unexpected when it comes to markets. This past year has been a prime example. We’ve seen commodity prices swinging […]
JONATHAN OLMSCHEID, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the dedicated UFC employees and member-owners for their continued loyalty and support of our co-op, especially as we have navigated the challenges of […]
MITCH ALTERMATT, CEO & GENERAL MANAGER With Fiscal Year 2023 in the rearview mirror, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve undertaken over the past year. When I took on the role of CEO in 2019, […]
JEFF MANDERSCHEID, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD The UFC board of directors, alongside the management team, is constantly seeking ways to empower and uplift our patrons. We firmly believe that our cooperative is more than just a business venture. It is […]
Please join us for our Annual Meeting Wednesday, December 13, 2023. 9:30 – Registration10:00 – Business Meeting11:30 – Meal UFC Berdan Center705 East 4th StreetWinthrop, MN 55396 Entrance is on the East side of the building. Official Notice: The annual […]
Deadline date for nominations: November 17, 2023 By: Todd Kettner, Vice Chairman, UFC Board of Directors Are you passionate about agriculture and the cooperative business model? We are currently accepting nominations for the UFC Board of Directors. We are looking for candidates […]
In the world of agriculture, where uncertainty often reigns supreme, growers will find strength in unity through the agriculture cooperative business model. Cooperatives bring together growers with a shared interest in improving their economic well-being, enhancing market access, and collectively […]