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After the stressful and wet spring, the market has priced in some risk premium as the USDA and others figure out exactly what this crop is going to look like. Crop conditions have been worse compared to last year and the 5-year average in both corn and beans. The attached graph shows how funds have completely reversed their position due to weather complications and has also assisted in the recent rally. TJ Fulton - Grain Marketer

Crystal Valley now has E-Sign for grain contracts.  Producers have the option to e-sign via text message or email.  At 5:10 pm the day you make a contract you will receive a text and/or email with your contract.  Kyle Leary - Grain Marketer

Throughout the summer our interns have each had unique experiences learning hands on what it is like to work i0n their chosen area of study. We've caught up with some of them to get their take on their time at Crystal Valley thus far.  Katie Nelson - Human Resource Intern

Today’s technology continues to evolve faster and faster. The same is true with the technology that is used in the feed delivery process.  Crystal Valley needs to keep up with the technology to continue to serve our customers. Colby Wagenaar - Feed Intern

2019 won’t be a year we will ever forget.  As most of you have wrapped planting, and are into spraying, we now turn our focus to how much propane will we need this fall. Chad Larson - Energy Sales Manager

This summer at Crystal Valley interns are busy working on their summer projects as well as their daily duties in their departments. We are wrapping up with planting season and many are working long hours to help our farmers finish their planting. We have a great group of interns and we can’t wait to watch them grow in their knowledge of agriculture. Katie Nelson - Human Resources Intern

Accurate soil tests are a fundamental building block for corn and soybean production. Without the proper fertility levels in all areas of a field, yield potential can decline quickly and in large areas. While soil testing itself is not a new idea, applying it properly to your farm in multiple areas of each field takes a technological approach over multiple crop seasons. Alee Larson - Precision Ag Specialist

The SPS plan is a voluntary initiative to provide commercial pork producers with a workable continuity of business plan in the event of a Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) outbreak SecurePork.Org