By the time this update reaches you, we will have wrapped up the first month of our new fiscal year and will be under way with our external financial audit for the year completed on September 30. While unofficial, I can safely report that 2025 will be a solid year with slight inc...

There may be a few holdouts, but I’m willing to guess that most of you have fired up your furnaces for the first time. My propane furnace is running like a top. My next task is to get rid of the multitude of mice who have decided to invade my old farmhouse. I’m willin...

We’re excited to announce that construction is now complete on the Mineral Point feed mill expansion, marking a major milestone for Premier Cooperative and the communities we serve. This project brings significant upgrades to our manufacturing speed, capacity, and efficienc...

A successful spring starts long before the first seeds hit the soil. The foundation for healthy crops and high yields begins now with smart soil sampling and strategic fall fertilizer applications. These practices provide the data and nutrients your fields need to thrive, ensurin...

Fall is here and harvest is underway for most of our area. Our grain facilities located in Mazomanie, Mineral Point, Richland Center, and Westby are anxiously awaiting this year’s crop. A few weeks ago, the Premier grain team spent the day reviewing safety and operational p...

As corn silage season concludes, it’s important to take a moment to recognize the dedication and long hours that went into securing the feed you’ll rely on throughout the coming year. We all aim to put up the highest quality feed possible, but in the rush of long hour...

We had a good ending to our energy division fiscal year, so I’m glad I’m still here this month to write this newsletter article. Since 2020, we have increased our delivery efficiency (gallons per mile) by 17.4%. We’ve also dropped the number of miles driven b...

As combines roll and grain carts fill, it’s natural to focus on yield results. Harvest is the finish line of a season-long marathon, but it’s also a reminder of all the steps that got us here. Successful farming isn’t only about getting the seed in the ground an...

Harvest is upon us. Premier Cooperative’s Grain Division is prepared to receive what we hope to be a bountiful crop this year. We have spent a lot of time doing preventative maintenance to ensure quick unload times at each location. This will help ensure limited breakdowns ...

By the time you are reading this, south central Wisconsin will be just over 45 days since vegetative growth stage (VT), otherwise known as tassel. Although many factors are taken into place, 42 to 47 days post tassel is a signal that the plant is ready to be harvested for corn si...