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Elanco has just introduced “Prevacent PRRS”, which is a modified-live virus vaccine. Prevacent PRRS is for the respiratory form of PRRS that is safe for use in piglets 2 weeks of age or older. The feed team recently attended a meeting with our Elanco representative, where we were introduced to the new vaccine which targets the Dave Limoges - Feed Sales Manager

Although this fall continues to be challenging, one item to start thinking about is seed selections for 2019. Looking back on the unbearable spring and summer growing season there were many adverse weather conditions along with several plant health issues. These challenges created saturated soils and poor foliar response to grain fill, which had huge effects on yield! Skylar Hansen - Agronomy Sales

Our customer's safety is first and foremost.  It doesn’t matter if it’s a corn dryer, hog barn, home furnace or LP cylinder on a grill or forklift. We are always thinking of safety with any and all LP / Propane applications. Chad Larson - Energy Sales Manager

As we push into a later harvest this fall and we are now confronted with below normal temps, it is important to be mindful of your fuel filter and tank maintenance. Regardless of the size of your fuel tank(s), it is important to change filter head filters and equipment filters regularly.  Soy methyl ester is a natural solvent that scours/cleans the inside of the fuel tanks resulting in the loose material in with the fuel. Chad Larson - Energy Sales Manager

Arthur Forst, Agronomy Sales - Waldorf,  with Crystal Valley shares the unique advantages to Crystal Max and Micro Essentials have in fertilizer applications to the crop. Arthur Frost - Agronomy Sales

ARE YOUR BARNS READY FOR WINTER? Frost on the windshield serves not only as a reminder that colder days are not far off, but that it’s time to prepare livestock buildings for winter. It’s important to bring back thoughts of cold weather ventilation. There are three major challenges associated with cold weather ventilation; maintaining a healthy comfortable indoor environment, conserving energy and keeping operating cost down. Dave Limoges - Feed Sales Manager

We have put together a decent rally since putting in our year lows in mid-September. We are up about 24 cents for corn and 55 cents for beans as I am writing this. TJ Fulton - Grain Marketer

Harvest is underway.  We know from the spring we had, this was going to be a trying year.  Know that your energy sales staff always does their best to keep you informed of buying opportunities to save you money where we can.  Whether that be forward contracting or just regular contact when cash buying so you can make an informed decision at that time. Chad Larson - Energy Sales Manager