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Valley United & Thompson Farmers Elevator Vote to Merge

Members of both Valley United Co-op & Thompson Farmers Elevator Company voted to merge on Wednesday, September 6th. Patrons of the Cooperative approved the merger after the boards o...

Sep 07, 2023
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Valley United Coop and Thompson Farmers Co-op Elevator Merge Vote

The Boards of Thompson Farmers Co-op Elevator and Valley United Coop will be having informational meetings along with Special stockholder meeting(s) on September 6th. It will be 6:00 PM...

Sep 01, 2023
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VUC Donation to the Sand Hill Settlement Historical Society

Once again, Valley United Co-op teamed up with Land O’Lakes to provide a donation to the Sand Hill Settlement Historical Society Museum in Climax, MN. Location Manager, Dan Nelson...

Jul 21, 2023
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What is happening today around the Portland area?

Jul 14, 2023
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What is happening today around the Ada, MN area?

Jun 16, 2023
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Paul's Sunny Ramble

Happy Tuesday from Valley United Co-op! What a wild past 2 weeks!

May 23, 2023
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What is happening today around our area?

May 19, 2023
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Pauls Spring Ramble

I know, I know! It’s been so long since I blessed your in-box with my “Ramble” I won’t even try to give feeble excuses, I’ll just jump into a new Ramble fo...

May 08, 2023
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3 Tips for Choosing the Right Wheat Seed Treatment

When choosing wheat seed, making sure you have a high-quality seed treatment to protect your investment is an important step in the process. Here are three questions to consider when ma...

Aug 11, 2023
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3 Tips for More Economical Fungicide Applications

When weighing purchase decisions, there are many factors to consider, but when push comes to shove, it’s all about the ROI potential. Here are three steps you can take to make mor...

Jul 10, 2023
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Close up of corn tassels.

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. ...

Jun 08, 2023
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Closeup of a soybean plant.

6 Disease Management Tips for Corn and Soybeans

Diseases may already be showing up in your corn and soybean fields, so it’s a good time to be scouting your fields for early signs of trouble. With plenty of the season still left...

Jun 08, 2023
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Farmer hooking hose up to sprayer.

Prevent and Control Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

If you find your herbicides aren’t performing as well as they used to, you may be battling herbicide-resistant weeds. Once you have resistant weeds, it becomes much more challengi...

May 30, 2023
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Herbicide applicator climbing onto a sprayer carrying an adjuvant jug.

4 Adjuvant Classes Proven to Help Improve Weed Control

Weed competition can be one of the costliest threats to your crop’s performance. Adding adjuvants to your herbicide tank mix is an effective way to help enhance the performance of...

May 09, 2023
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Why You Should Consider a Pre-Tassel Fungicide Application

Research shows that fungicide application timing can significantly impact return on investment and, in some situations, two applications can be more profitable than one. So, when should...

May 08, 2023
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Grower analyzing mid-season corn plant.

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...

Apr 25, 2023
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Get a Grip on Crop Protection

Get a Grip on Crop Protection

Choose solutions that are backed by research and proven to perform.  When choosing adjuvants, PGRs and micronutrients, how do you know they’ll do the job?   The descr...

Apr 25, 2023
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Sprayer applying herbicides in a soybean field.

4 Tips for Successful Weed Control

Spring means planting. But it also means troublesome weeds will be popping up soon. If you haven’t done so already, talk with your local trusted advisor about your weed control st...

Apr 02, 2023
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Planter in a newly planted farm field.

5 Tips for Managing Early-Season Plant Stress

Planting is just around the corner. Every decision you make, including your seed purchase and the ground conditions you place it in, can affect the number on the yield monitor at harves...

Mar 07, 2023
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Close up of a spray boom applying herbicide.

3 Tips to Optimize Pre-emergence Weed Control

Drought conditions, expanding herbicide resistance and limited herbicide availability mean you may not have achieved the weed control you expected last season. That could create more ch...

Mar 01, 2023
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Combine auger unloading into grain cart.

Newest CROPLAN Hybrids Excelled in 2022

Last season, CROPLAN® hybrids showed us it’s possible to get consistent performance and high yield potential. Our newest class of products, hitting fields for 2023 planting, c...

Feb 16, 2023
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Sprayer applying herbicide to an early-spring corn field.

Why Water Conditioners Should Be In Your Tank Mix

When you spray an herbicide, not all of its active ingredients make it into the target weeds' leaves. Product antagonism, poor application practices, spray drift, unfavorable w...

Feb 07, 2023
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Close up of a spray nozzle distributing a burndown herbicide.

Take Care of Early Spring Weeds Before Planting

As you prepare for spring, consider a spring burndown herbicide application if winter or spring annual weeds are a problem in your fields. Winter annuals, including marestail, overwinte...

Feb 02, 2023
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Growers evaluating early-season soybean stands.

Are Plant Growth Regulators Worth the Investment?

Plant growth regulators have been getting more attention from the agricultural community in recent years, but you may be wondering if they live up to the hype. The Answer Plot® prog...

Jan 12, 2023
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Early-season soybean plants.

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...

Dec 06, 2022
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Close up of corn at tassle.

Use Response-To Fungicide Scores to Make Data-Based Decisions

Whether selecting which hybrids to plant or determining which fields to spray with fungicide, use response-to fungicide (RTF) scores to help inform your decisions. RTF scores can help y...

Nov 16, 2022
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Organize Now to Get the Most From Next Year’s Data

There are many innovative technology tools to help farmers harness, dissect and apply data to improve their operations. However, there’s not one tool that does it all, so it can b...

Dec 29, 2021
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Combine in corn field at harvest.

Leverage Harvest Data to Drive Next Season’s Crop Decisions

With today’s ag technology tools and in-season imagery options, it should be easier than ever for farmers to collect data to inform their seed and crop protection product decision...

Oct 12, 2021
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WinField United farmer holding iPad.

When it Comes to Data, Demand Quality and Personalization

With both established and new companies offering many types of data sources, it can be difficult to decipher truth from hype. Not sure if you’re getting the most value out of your...

Aug 17, 2021
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Advanced Acre Rx Trials Demonstrate the Value of Holistic Management

Some farmers say that farming is a gamble — you never know what unexpected challenges the season will bring. While there’s certainly truth to that sentiment, it’s alwa...

Dec 22, 2020
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Watch: Tie Seed Selection to Local Agronomic Recommendations

How do genetics, traits, yield environment and management practices impact your corn and soybean seed choices? WinField United’s Dan Griffin, technical seed agronomist, and Joe Ri...

Dec 09, 2020
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Have Tech on Tap for Next Season

You probably have your seed and crop inputs ordered or maybe already in the barn. But how’s your ag technology planning going for next season? Work with your local trusted advisor...

Oct 01, 2020
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Seeds in a planter

Get Precise About Seed Decisions Using Ag Tech

Every farmer knows how important it is to start the season by planting the right seed — and they understand how difficult it can be to determine what hybrids and varieties will wo...

Sep 23, 2020
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Farmer walking in field

Broadening Connections to Deliver In-Season Insights

In today’s connected world, the ability to access your on-farm data quickly, easily and securely is essential. Accessing your data to make informed decisions in-season can drive p...

Jul 15, 2020
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Advanced Acre Trials to Show Value of Data-Backed Approach

In today’s challenging and changing marketplace, quality data, ag technology and agronomic expertise are critical tools that enable farmers to make informed decisions and manage f...

Jun 26, 2020
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In-season wheat field

Understand the Value of Tissue Testing

Knowing whether or not your plants are absorbing the nutrients you’re feeding them is important information in the heat of the season and when planning for next year.   Tis...

Apr 27, 2020
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Can You Trust Crop Models?: Episode 118

On this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, host Joel Wipperfurth and guest host Corey Evans discuss crop modeling technology and the components of an effective cr...

Jan 31, 2020
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Don’t Just Collect Harvest Data; Use It: Episode 113

This week on The Deal With Yield® podcast, our hosts dive into the value of harvest data. The two discuss why you should gather your data and how it can be used to create a clear ro...

Dec 06, 2019
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Unpacking Data Transparency: Episode 111

This week on The Deal With Yield® podcast, Joel and Jon continue their conversation about data transparency. The two discuss how benchmarking data is a lot like receiving a report c...

Nov 15, 2019
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Using tech during financial conversations

Include Ag Tech in Your Financial Discussions

Let’s face it, it’s tough to be a farmer right now. There are new levels of financial uncertainty fueled by a tough economy, recent weather challenges, market volatility and...

Nov 11, 2019
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Let's Talk Data Privacy: Episode 110

Data transparency and privacy are issues that affect consumers and farmers alike. The conversation about them spans industries and their importance has been underscored in light of rece...

Nov 08, 2019
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Assessing and Managing New Acres: Episode 108

Joel and Jon dive into the steps you should take and tools you can use to manage new acres on this episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast. Hear how to asses fertility levels, deter...

Oct 25, 2019
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Combine rolling through cornfield

Tips for Capturing and Using Harvest Data

It’s important not only to successfully gather your yield data at the end of the season but also to leverage its full value. Here are five tips to get the most from it.   ...

Oct 21, 2019
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The Economics of Sustainable Ag: Part 2: Episode 106

Joel and Jason Weller, senior director of sustainability at Land O’Lakes, continue their conservation conversation on this episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast. Tune in to ...

Oct 11, 2019
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Tough Markets: Make a Plan and Plan to Change It: Episode 104

From commodity prices to trade discussions, farmers are at the center of the conversation. On this episode of The Deal With Yield, hosts Joel and Jon discuss the ways market conditions ...

Sep 27, 2019