5 Ways to Find Success with Fungicide
Jun 10, 2025
| Premier Co-op
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.
2025 Intern Program
Jun 03, 2025
| Premier Co-op
At Premier Cooperative, we’re committed to growing future leaders in agriculture and business, and that starts with hands-on learning. This summer, we’re proud to welcome a new class of interns who are gaining experience across several key areas of our cooperative.
Changing the Standard
Jun 03, 2025
| Premier Co-op
Last September I wrote about the grading standards in the dairy-beef cross industry, with a particular focus on one key area we’re working to improve: liver abscesses. Liver abscesses are a serious issue, as they often lead to carcass condemnation and represent a significan...
Mid-Season Crop Planning
Jun 02, 2025
| Premier Co-op
With planting complete and crops off to a strong start, now is the time to focus on the next critical phase in your crop management plan; ensuring your crop continues to thrive through the growing season and reaches its full yield potential.
June Energy News
Jun 01, 2025
| Premier Co-op
Here’s to the farmers who put dairy products on our table. I grew up on a dairy farm so I’ve got a frame of reference, albeit mine is outdated compared to how a lot of dairy farms operate today. Regardless, it’s not a way of life for the faint of heart. Thank yo...
From the Manager's Desk
Jun 01, 2025
| Premier Co-op
We began the month of May by distributing this year’s patronage and equity redemption checks at our open house events in Mt Horeb, LaFarge, and Westby. While the nice weather had spring planting running at full speed which made it difficult for some of our producer members ...
Fungicide Application Windows
May 30, 2025
| Premier Co-op
The success of a foliar fungicide application depends heavily on timing. There are three primary growth staes to consider -- V5-V7, V8-V10, and Vt-R1 -- each offering its own set of benefits and limitations. Here's a closer look at what to expect at each stage.
Smart Timing, Healthy Soil, and Vigilant Scouting: The Formula for Alfalfa Success
May 22, 2025
| Premier Co-op
As alfalfa growers gear up for another season, experts are urging a sharper focus on three critical areas that can make or break a harvest: when to cut, how to feed the soil, and how to stay ahead of pests.
Evaluate Alfalfa Stands this Spring
May 01, 2025
| Premier Co-op
As spring greens-up begins across the region, evaluating the condition of your alfalfa stands is a crucial step to protect yield potential and make timely crop management decisions.
Ascend² PGR Offers Proven Yield Advantage
May 01, 2025
| Premier Co-op
With spring planting underway and cool, wet soils lingering, growers are looking for every advantage they can get to protect yield potential early. That's why Premier Cooperative is recommending Ascend² Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) as part of your in-furrow program ...