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We’re happy to announce new Easy Automation software has been installed in our Vernon Center mill. This software controls the feed manufacturing process. A ne

Dave Limoges - Feed Sales Manager

Markets have been trying to recover after the USDA report showed a very bearish bean ending stock number and corn yield number. Since the report the markets have rebounded as of this writing with Dec 18 corn trading around $3.80 and Nov 18 beans trading around $9.00. This has been an encouraging recovery with some potentially favorably market-moving news being talked about with our trade relations. Ryan Brandts - Grain Marketing Manager

What a great group of interns this summer, it's hard to believe we're saying goodbye already. Best wishes in all of your future plans. Mandy Hunecke - Recruitment Specialist

After the USDA crop report last Friday we have taken any long-term rally out of the cards I believe until after harvest. If those numbers are correct, we are looking at a carry out in Beans at numbers we haven’t seen in decades. The report takes into consideration that the trade war with China will continue this marketing year and hopefully that will change. Jeff Spence - Vice President, Grain

Fall was very busy for energy. We want to thank our Ag customers for working with our propane drivers and for being patient this past fall. With a very short harvest season our inventories dropped rapidly, but with the help of our suppliers and transporters, we had enough supply to service our customers. Bruce Lauver - Vice President, Energy

With planting season right around the corner, it’s time to start getting equipment ready. We have a full line of Cenex oil and grease to help everyone out, as well as, ready to take care of all your fuel needs. Nathan Monroe - Delivery Operations

Looking back on this winter, how the cold and snowy weather didn’t want to go away, reminds me of how these markets felt through most of the fall and winter. Ryan Brandts - Grain Marketer

Crystal Valley held a Winter Conference for our customers on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, in Mankato at the Verizon Center. The Feed Division hosted a break out session at which Dr. David Wright gave a presentation. Bob Raue - Vice President, Feed