Premier Co-op
Overcrowding
After nearly a decade in this role, it is not often a question of “if” herds are overcrowding, but more so “how much”? There are a ton of factors to consider whe...
Mar 31, 2026
From the Manager's Desk
Dec 02, 2025
December 2025
We have recently wrapped up our latest fiscal year audit, and I am happy to report that your cooperative experienced another solid year in 2025. A notable achievement includes continued year-over-year growth from our feed division. Our energy team also maintained their steady performance and improved results over 2024. While grain farming was handed a more challenging year in 2025 with market volatility, high input costs, and trade uncertainty, the agronomy division pulled back from some of the recent highs but was able to grow volumes and services for their members. Each division ended the year with strong sales and positive earnings. Premier will report fiscal 2025 net savings of just over $15 million and total revenues at $285 million.
Based on our 2025 results, and those of many prior years, this spring we intend to once again return approximately $6 million in cash to our members, reflecting the company’s financial strength and our commitment to the member/owners of Premier Cooperative. Equally important to returning patronage, this past year our financial strength has allowed us to send tens of thousands of dollars back in the form of donations and sponsorships to our local communities, award 35 high school students with scholarships, cook breakfast for countless youth exhibitors at our local and county fairs, reward hundreds of kids for showing livestock and supporting agriculture, and the list goes on. All this while also investing back into the company. After 132 years, Premier Cooperative is still building for the future.
Speaking of investing back into the company, some of the milestones from this past fiscal year include the completion of the new Cuba City agronomy facility, the expansion of the Mineral Point feed mill, and the purchase of Dickeyville Feed. Together with the projects completed over the past two fiscal years we have invested over $51 million in property and equipment for the future of Premier Cooperative. We will continue to look for improvements to the products and services we currently provide and search out new opportunities to enhance member value. We look forward to sharing more information about our 2025 year-end results and more at the annual meeting scheduled for January 14, 2026. In addition, if you have a graduating senior this year, please be sure to check out our website for more information on scholarships exclusive to Premier members.
As we wrap up another busy season, I want to personally thank you for your continued trust in Premier Cooperative. Whether you’re hauling grain, feeding livestock, or planning next year’s crop, we’re proud to stand beside you, not just as a supplier, but as a partner. We’ve made big investments this year, and we’re not done yet. Our team is growing, our facilities are expanding, and our commitment to member success is stronger than ever. Here’s to a strong finish to 2025, and an even better year ahead. Thank you for your continued support. Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
