May 2023

United Cooperative-Beaver Dam

Finding the Right Harvest Opportunity for First Crop Alfalfa

Spring is in the air and the fields are starting to fill with green. The words in the back of everyone’s mind are: first crop. Time to get the equipment out, cleaned off, tuned-up and ready to r...

May 25, 2023
United Cooperative-Beaver Dam

Time Sure Flies When You Are Having Fun!

It is hard to believe that we have already made it through almost five months of 2023 and that planting is in full swing across most of our trade area.  It seems like we were getting ready for ha...

May 09, 2023
United Cooperative-Beaver Dam

Grain Happenings

Planting has started across our state, with planters rolling as the weather allows. Markets currently reflect expectations of a potentially large crop coming. Only time will tell us if that is truly t...

May 08, 2023
United Cooperative-Beaver Dam

Continue to Rely On Us to Serve You

At this time of year, we typically think about fieldwork and outdoor activities, but mother nature has thrown us yet another curveball… As I sit here and reflect on 2022 and the first quarter o...

May 05, 2023
United Cooperative-Beaver Dam

2023 Credit Reminders

As we begin another busy “Spring Season,” an essential business practice for your cooperative is to review customer accounts that have unpaid amounts 60 days or more past due.   Tha...

May 04, 2023
United Cooperative-Beaver Dam

Making Sense of the Biologicals Market

Biologicals have grown exponentially in the past few years. What was once focused on specialty crops and other niche markets is now moving into row crops. That said, the market is still relatively you...

May 03, 2023
United Cooperative-Beaver Dam

2023 Propane Outlook

With summer just around the corner, now is the time to plan your propane supply for next winter’s heating needs. The most recent winter brought average temperatures and saw strong demand for pro...

May 02, 2023
United Cooperative-Beaver Dam

Reminders for Planting Corn in Cold, Wet Soils

If the calendar says “go,” but soil conditions and the weather forecast say “wait,” think twice before pulling the planter out of the shed. The disadvantages of planting in col...

May 02, 2023
United Cooperative-Beaver Dam

Message from the CEO

Thank you for taking the time to read through our May customer newsletter and related company insights. The cooperative is built on seven core principles, which allows for each member to work together...

May 01, 2023
United Cooperative-Beaver Dam

Power Up Your Tech Now for Scouting

We all know diligent scouting is critical for the early detection of in-field problems such as insects, diseases, and weed pressure. If you’re not supplementing traditional scouting efforts with...

May 06, 2022
United Cooperative-Beaver Dam

Managing Feed Costs

It is no secret that feed costs have skyrocketed in the past year. Grain and commodity products have seen market prices rise. Corn has increased by over $2.35/Bu in six months. Soy products have risen...

May 04, 2022

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