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CRC & UFC Membership Approve Merger

The boards of directors of Central Region Cooperative (CRC), Sleepy Eye, MN, and United Farmers Cooperative (UFC), Winthrop, MN, announced today their members have approved the plan of ...

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Merger Study Update

This past month a CRC and UFC employee led team met regularly to identify and quantify operational, economic, and strategic benefits of a merger. The committee presented their findings ...

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Central Region Cooperative and United Farmers Cooperative Announce Merger Study

The Central Region Cooperative (CRC) and United Farmers Cooperative (UFC) Boards of Directors are pleased to announce they have agreed to explore opportunities for further collaboratio...

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Agronomy News

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Field Observations: New Biologicals Show Promising Start

As growers look for new ways to enhance plant health and performance throughout the season, the biological crop input market has gained popularity, particularly with row crops. To meet ...

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Make the Most of Your Fungicide Application

If I had a crystal ball, I could tell you how heavy disease pressure will be in the future. But since I don’t, my best advice is to use data and your trusted advisors to determine...

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Tips For Managing Drought-Stressed Fields

You can purchase the right equipment, seed and inputs to set your season up for success, but you can’t control the weather. Navigating the challenges of Mother Nature is one of tr...

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Help Inputs Work Harder

To maximize profitability potential, every dollar spent on crop protection products must deliver the best possible return on investment. That’s where adjuvants come in. They&rsquo...

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Maximize Plant Health at Key Growth Stages

Plant health is a lofty term that gets tossed around a lot in agronomic conversations; however, when you have a clear definition and actionable strategies, maximizing plant health becom...

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Adjuvant Research That Proves Itself in the Tank

Every spring, you probably make a significant investment in crop protection products. But are they performing as well as they could be? Adding a quality adjuvant to your tank mix can he...

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5 Ways to Find Success With Fungicides

It’s time to bust the myth once and for all that fungicides aren’t worth investing in. Research has continually shown yield advantages when a fungicide application is made. ...

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Tar spot lesions on a corn leaf

Evaluating Tar Spot Management Strategies

In recent years, tar spot has expanded its footprint, becoming a persistent challenge for farmers across the U.S. The disease has long been a problem in South and Central America but ha...