Who's Your 2023 Seed Supplier?

Nov 07, 2022


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Premier Cooperative: your top seed supplier.

As we write the last few paragraphs of our 2022 crop season, we are also in the process of making plans for a successful 2023 season that will be here before we know it. As you are planning, purchasing seed is probably at the top of your list. For those of you that have not included Premier Cooperative in your seed buying decisions in the past, I would like to give you a couple of reasons why you should be purchasing your seed from Premier. First off, making your purchase with Premier builds equity in your business and offers patronage for your purchases.  Secondly, our agronomy team is one of the few, if not the only, seed suppliers that can come to your farm with FOUR different brands to choose from to get the right variety or hybrid.  Those brands, Dekalb/Asgrow, Brevant, NK, and Croplan offer genetic diversity which enables our agronomists to help you place the correct hybrid for your soil type and management style. Our dedicated agronomy team has the training, representative support, plot data, and passion to help you succeed. 

This year we even have a warranty on the eligible seed you buy, by following our agronomists’ crop productions plans.  This warranty is innovative and one of a kind. Be sure to ask your agronomist about it. We also have the opportunity for you to take advantage of our cash discounts, (8% by November 16th) and volume discounts as well. One last great option for your operation is Secure Financing by Winfield United. Secure offers an exclusive 2.5% fixed APR interest rate for qualified operations that prepay partner-branded corn, soybean, and alfalfa seed or chemical purchases.  

For more information, please give us a call or text while in the combine. We are looking forward to serving your 2023 crop production needs.




 

                   Ken Jahnke
        Agronomy Sales Manager

 

 

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With spring just around the corner, your cooperative is gearing up for another one of our seasonal rushes…spring planting season. Not only will we see our total employee count peak for the year, but nearly every asset in the company will be in use. While many businesses have equipment and buildings that are in use all year long, our grain and agronomy divisions have millions of dollars invested in some assets that only get used for a few months out of the year. It is critical that these assets are fully operational and ready to go when the season starts. Our agronomy operations team has spent the winter months going through all the equipment to make sure it's in good working order, unwrapping and greasing up the new sprayers, trucks and other equipment we’ve purchased this year, updating technology and precision tools on existing equipment, and conducting hours of training on its use and safety. 

In addition, the crop advisors and admin staff have been putting the finishing touches on crop plans and seed orders, wrapping up input financing and nutrient management plans, hiring and training new staff including college interns to help scout fields, and maybe taking a little time away to get rested for what is sure to be long days and short nights ahead. If you’re still looking to finalize plans for this planting season, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our highly trained crop advisors.

Gearing up for spring is not only about the equipment, but also the additional staff needed to provide the products and services our members rely on to help feed the world. Each year we try to fill about 100 full and part time positions at our eleven agronomy locations. These positions can last from six weeks up to eight months. Most seasonal positions involve delivering product to our members or directly to fields to keep our custom application machines running smoothly. If you or someone you know is interested in seasonal or year-round employment, please contact Shayla at our Mt Horeb office or stop by one of the agronomy locations. The hours can be flexible and available up to seven days a week. If agronomy work isn’t for you, ask about openings at any of our other locations including retail associates, plant operations, truck drivers, administrative professionals and more. Premier is always looking to add quality people to our team.

Thank you for your continued support of Premier Cooperative and its staff. Have a great month and stay safe!
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