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Winter Safety & Preparation: Keeping Homes, Tanks, and People Safe Winter brings beautiful snowfall—but it also brings serious safety considerations for homeowners, propane users, and the employees who serve them. A little preparation goes a long way in preventing interruptions, damage, and dangerous situations during the coldest months of the year. Below are key winter […]

Farmward Cooperative and Ag Plus Cooperative are pleased to announce that Ag Plus members have overwhelmingly approved the proposed unification of the two organizations, marking an important milestone for both organizations and the members and communities they serve. This unification brings together two strong, member-owned cooperatives with a shared commitment to local service, cooperative values,

As winter approaches, you don’t want cold and snow slowing down your operation. That’s why switching to a winter-grade diesel is one of the smartest moves you can make—and with Cenex Wintermaster®, you’re giving your equipment reliable fuel that performs when it counts. Why Wintermaster Matters Cold-weather protection down to –30°F — Wintermaster’s fuel blend keeps

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Minnesota wants to remind producers of the availability of disaster assistance for livestock death losses due to eligible natural disasters, such as extreme heat. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assistance to producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse

Farmward offers the following certificates and demand note for voting members (agricultural producers currently doing business with Farmward). Certificate Rates as of January 10, 2025 37-month certificate @ 3.50% ($5,000 minimum) 60-month certificate @ 5.00% ($5,000 minimum) Details: Interest compounded annually on January 31. Fee for early withdrawal. Minimum of $5,000 investment. Demand Note Rate as of

Delivering Next-Generation Tools to Farmer-Owners Farmward Cooperative is proud to announce its participation in AgRogue Growth Partners, a new initiative designed to accelerate the development and delivery of breakthrough agricultural technologies — with farmer-owners at the heart of the mission. As public funding for agricultural research continues to decline, Farmward Cooperative is stepping up to

Starting Monday, June 23rd, the next exciting phase of construction begins at our Danube site with the slip form pour for the new concrete silos. This method of continuous concrete pouring is a fascinating process to witness — and we’re inviting you to come see it firsthand! To ensure everyone’s safety while continuing daily operations, we’ve set up designated

Farmward Welcomes Alex Busch as Senior Vice President of Grain Farmward Cooperative is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Busch as Senior Vice President of Grain, bringing with him a wealth of experience in grain trading, cooperative leadership, and strategic market development. Alex joins Farmward from Direct Source Ingredients, where he served as Senior Vice President

Spring is finally here, and that means it’s time to get out in the field and celebrate the start of the season! Help us tell the story of spring on the farm across our Farmward community by entering our Spring Photo Contest 2025! Whether it’s planting progress, a pictures of a sunrise over a field,

Meet our Energy Sales Team! We have three experienced Energy Account Managers ready to serve you. Each covers a specific service region to ensure you always have a trusted point of contact close to home. Whether you’re running a farm, managing a business, or heating your home, our dedicated team is here to support residential,

Farmward is sponsoring a coloring contest for kids to celebrate the spring planting season in 2025. The sheets can be downloaded below. There will be three winners in each age group: 3 – 4 years, 5 – 7 years and 8 – 10 years. Please download the corresponding coloring sheet to the age group. First

Spring planting is quickly approaching, and Farmward Cooperative remains dedicated to meeting your agronomy needs! Starting Monday, April 14, 2025, we will be temporarily closing the Comfrey grain elevator so our employees at that location can assist with Farmward’s agronomy operations. Please note: The Clements elevator will remain open at this time and will be