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Credit RemindersPatronage Distribution Did you plan to show an animal at the fair?In order to support more members' children and their fair projects, United Cooperative introduced our Large Animal Project Program two years ago. This year, our program expanded to include small animals, as we want to support all exhibitors whose fairs were impacted by COVID-19. United Cooperative will give $50 for a large animal or $15 for a small animal to every members' child that submitted a photo of them with their fair animal. Doing Our PartI hope this newsletter finds you and your family safe and healthy. We usually use the Spring newsletter to re-cap the annual meeting, discuss the cooperative’s performance in the prior year, and release our earnings and patronage rates that will be paid out. Most of these items are covered in detail elsewhere in the newsletter, and many of you have also viewed the information on our website. To be brief, yes, 2019 was a solid year for United Cooperative, and yes, we did pay out significant patronage again this year; however, the things affecting most of us now have been the turmoil surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic here in Wisconsin and around the world. United Cooperative Returns $23.2 million in patronageAs you know, the purpose of a cooperative is to work together for the benefit of all the members: creating more buying power and, in turn, offering products and services to you at competitive prices and helping you to be more financially successful. Despite a challenging year at the farm-gate, your cooperative continues to be well-positioned financially into 2020. PriceProducer and YouLooking out your tractor window, you may worry from time to time about how you’re going to market the crops you’re growing. When is the best time to make a sale? What percent of your grain should you sell now and what percent later? And worst of all – are you too late? Unexpected TimesAgriculture often brings us the unexpected. Being in the business of agriculture has always brought additional risk for those that choose this industry. The past year has really proven that to all of us. 10 Considerations for Feeding Cows During Low Milk PricesWhen margins shrink, costs should receive some extra scrutiny. Some would say, this scrutiny should be applied even in good times. In today’s environment, savings need to be found and efficiencies gained. Here are opportunities to fine-tune your operation. 2020 Propane OutlookWith the summer now upon us, it is a good time to plan your propane supply for next winter’s heating needs. The most recent winter brought average temperatures and saw a lower demand for propane. However, propane exports are still up, and domestic propane production is much lower than in years past, both will affect supply moving forward. We have seen propane prices move somewhat lower than we saw last year and have ample supply secured for this coming heating season. Don’t Get Caught by the Element of Surprise!By Scott Firlus, We should have your farm maps updated, and will be able to accurately provide custom applications to your fields. Newer Posts · Older Posts |
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