Construction projects at Federated’s Ogilvie facilities will improve the co-op’s ability to serve growers and streamline workflow for co-op employees.

The tower and [fertilizer] blender are being imp

Soybean Discovery Plot harvest is complete, and the data is solid, though the yields are variable. “Because of the moisture,” said Kevin Carlson, Federated’s agronomy sales manager, “some yields are g

Growers have three financing options for 2022, according to Kelly Meyer, Federated’s business service specialist: CFA (The Cooperative Finance Association), Rabo AgriFinance, and JDF (John Deere Finan

“Be sure to soil sample” may be among the most common directives given by Federated Agronomists, but there’s no better way to know what nutrients the crops have removed and what the soils lack.

Soil

Ag lime is “one of your cheapest fertility tools,” said Matt Kurtz, manager of Federated’s Rush City location. “It’s one of the most cost-effective fertilizer tools,” and when it’s applied in the fall

When it comes to choosing the right corn hybrids for 2022, Bob Marquette, Federated agronomist at the Albertville location, said, “Start with picking what’s right for your farm, your soil type, and yo

Weed management for 2022 begins now, with fall burndown applications. Fall is the best time to get a jump on weeds in a variety of situations, according to Ryan Peterson, Federated’s custom applicatio

The weather, among other things, added challenges to the 2021 growing season, but yet, “most growers have been pleasantly surprised with their soybean yields,” said Craig Loen, Federated agronomist at

It’s hard to put a cap on a 44-year ag career that began with pumping gas at the co-op’s full-service gas station. But that’s what Craig Gustafson will do when he retires from his role as Federated’s