Since 2011, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has recorded more than 1,300 crashes involving agricultural equipment that resulted in 678 injuries and 26 deaths. Three scenarios drivers...
Temperatures are dropping, which means many homeowners are turning up the thermostat to heat their homes. For those who heat their homes with propane, preparation can help make for a safe and...
In todays’ business environment, your cooperative faces unprecedented challenges as we work to serve our patrons. Supply chain problems, ingredient and materials shortages, labor/staff...
United Cooperative is staying with the changes we made last year to our storage fee structure. As a reminder we no longer have a minimum storage fee for commodities.
In several areas, Tar Spot has wreaked havoc with corn yield this year as it did in the southwest and the other regions of southern Wisconsin in 2018. Yield reductions can be very severe, with...
Fall is in the air, and once again, we can celebrate the bounty of the harvest and see firsthand the fruits of our labor. We can enjoy all the hard work, planning, and dedication revealed during...
October is Co-op Month, and this year’s national theme is “Build Back for Impact.” The “Build Back” part implies that somehow we went backward and are now rebuilding...
As harvest kicks into gear United Cooperative recommends choosing the right tractor hydraulic fluid. Tractor Hydraulic Fluid (THF) is a unique multifunctional lubricant used in complex systems...
Here at Johnson Creek, we are very focused on managing sulfur with our customers. Here is a quick background on reasons why sulfur is needed & how to start a good sulfur management plan with...
There are countless factors outside farmers’ control: commodity markets rise and fall, weather cooperates or doesn’t, consumers make purchase decisions that affect supply decisions. But...
In order to support more members' children and their fair projects, United Cooperative introduced our Fair Animal Project Program three years ago. United Cooperative will...
Many moving parts need to be in place to get the best quality silage at harvest. With harvest quickly approaching, consider these four tips to help inform your silage harvest strategy.