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Widespread planting progress was made across Farmward territory over the past week, with both corn and soybeans going into the ground at a tremendous pace. After several dry weeks and growing concern around moisture conditions, the recent rains were extremely welcomed across all regions. The moisture should help activate pre-emerge herbicides, improve seed-to-soil contact, and

Planting season is beginning to ramp up across Farmward territory, with field conditions allowing growers to make steady progress. Across all regions, soils are in good to excellent shape for fieldwork. Corn is starting to go in, along with sugarbeets and some early soybeans. Fertilizer applications, pre-emerge herbicide applications, and seed deliveries are all moving

Planting season is knocking on the door across Farmward territory, with soil conditions shaping up well and growers preparing for a strong start once temperatures cooperate. While a few acres of sugarbeets, corn, and soybeans have already gone in, most farmers are holding off as cooler weekend temperatures approach. That patience could pay off, as

What Makes Your Fuel Work Harder? Did you know? Not all gasoline is created equal—and not every retailer offers the same level of fuel quality. What you put in your tank can directly impact your engine’s performance, efficiency, and long-term maintenance, and at Farmward Cooperative, we have your back. When you fuel up, you’re not

Why Lime Application Should Be a Priority on Your Fields This Season Low soil pH is one of the most overlooked yield limiters in our area. When soil becomes too acidic, nutrient availability drops, fertilizer efficiency suffers, and your crop simply can’t reach its full potential — no matter how well you manage everything else.

Soil sampling is often thought of as a fall task—but spring and summer sampling can provide valuable insights at key points in the growing season. By understanding what’s happening in your fields before and during crop growth, you can build a more complete picture of soil performance and make more informed decisions moving forward. Spring

A Unified Energy Team Ready to Serve You The recent unification with Ag Plus, has made our Farmward Energy team stronger than ever, bringing together the experience, service, and local relationships our customers have trusted for years. While our team has grown, the products and services you rely on remain the same. Farmward continues to provide dependable energy

Farmward is hosting a Coloring Contest for kids! Coloring sheets can be downloaded below, and participants should download the sheet that corresponds with their age group. There will be three winners in each category: ages 3–4, ages 5–7, and ages 8–10.The top three winners for each age group will receive Farmward swag bag. All entries

We are excited to share that Ag Plus Cooperative and Farmward Cooperative have officially merged, and we are now moving forward together as one unified cooperative. We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for you. As we work to bring our systems and services together, there are a few important updates

We’re making an update to improve our billing process. Your payment due date will shift from the 15th to the 20th of each month, effective March 20th. You’ll see the new due date of the 20th reflected on your February statement, which you’ll receive in early March. No action is needed on your part. If

Maximize Your Grain Marketing Potential with 2026 New Crop Averaging Contracts Take the guesswork out of grain marketing this spring. Farmward’s 2026 New Crop Seasonal Average & Floor-to-Average Contracts are designed to help you lock in pricing systematically — without emotional decision-making or trying to time the market perfectly. Why Consider Seasonal Averaging? Seasonal trends

We’re excited to announce our Free Price Later (PL) program for the 2026 season. This program gives you the flexibility to store your grain without immediate storage costs while you monitor the market. Program Dates February 17, 2026 through October 9, 2026 How It Works The Free PL program allows you to deliver your grain