Watch the 84th Annual Meeting
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Karl Beth, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family safe and healthy. We usually use the Spring newsletter to re-cap the annual meeting, discuss the cooperative’s performance in the prior year, and release our earnings and patronage rates that will be paid out. Most of these items are covered in detail elsewhere in the newsletter, and many of you have also viewed the information on our website. To be brief, yes, 2019 was a solid year for United Cooperative, and yes, we did pay out significant patronage again this year; however, the things affecting most of us now have been the turmoil surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic here in Wisconsin and around the world.
COVID-19 forced all of us to make changes in our daily lives and how we conduct business.
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2020 United Cooperative Board of Directors
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Front Row (L to R)
: Greg Tauchen, Bonduel; Gary Nolden, Prairie du Sac, vice chairman; Howard Bohl, Beaver Dam, chairman; Rod Leiterman, Denmark
Back Row (L to R)
: David Cramer, Beaver Dam, treasurer; Peter Mlsna, Hillsboro; Duane Hinchley, Cambridge; Anthony Schadt, Watertown; Brad Krueger, Shawano; Robin Craker, Reedsburg, secretary.
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Did you plan on showing an animal at the fair?
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United Cooperative wants to support our members and their children with their fair projects. This year, our program expanded to included small animals, as we wanted to support all exhibitors whose fairs were impacted by COVID-19.
Send us a picture of you and your animal and we will give you $50 for large animals and $15 for small animals. Eligibility requirements must be met.
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Patronage Distribution
Are you losing money to the IRS? Patronage distribution checks were mailed in May for purchases made in 2019. If your check stub shows an amount in “Federal Withholding Tax” your check is being reduced per IRS regulations because we do not have your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number on file for your account. Please contact the credit department at 800-924-2991 so future distributions are paid fully to you.
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Online Bill Pay
We all know life can be hectic, so as a reminder, we offer web account access 24/7. You can review, pay or print your statement, invoices, grain sales, and more by visiting our website at
www.unitedcooperative.com.
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Email Communications
Interested in receiving your statement and/or invoices from United Cooperative by email? Simply call 1-800-924-2991 with your name or account number to set it up. You will get invoices quicker and pay online to take advantage of additional discounts available.
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Individual Hybrid Yield Response to Fungicide
Red line indicates yield required fro positive ROI.
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Now's the Time!
When crop prices are low, maintaining or increasing yield is the best alternative to cutting costs.
Give yourself the best opportunity for a positive ROI. Talk to your agronomist to plan for your next application.
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10 Considerations for Feeding Cows During Low Milk Prices
Paul Mattingly,
Central Feed Sales Manager
When margins shrink, costs should receive some extra scrutiny. Some would say, this scrutiny should be applied even in good times. In today’s environment, savings need to be found and efficiencies gained. Here are opportunities to fine-tune your operation.
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Unexpected Times
Al Jentz,
Vice President - Grain
Agriculture often brings us the unexpected. Being in the business of agriculture has always brought additional risk for those that choose this industry. The past year has really proven that to all of us. The cooperative had record grain receipts in December and January
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This year, United Cooperative awarded 50 students with $1,000 scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year. The scholarship applications were reviewed and chosen by Federated Youth Foundation. United Cooperative congratulates these students on their awards.
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PriceProducer and You
Al Jentz,
Vice President - Grain
Looking out your tractor window, you may worry from time to time about how you’re going to market the crops you’re growing. When is the best time to make a sale? What percent of your grain should you sell now and what percent later? And worst of all – are you too late?
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2020 Propane Outlook
Bill Herbst,
Vice President - Energy
With the summer now upon us, it is a good time to plan your propane supply for next winter’s heating needs. The most recent winter brought average temperatures and saw a lower demand for propane. However, propane exports are still up, and domestic propane production is much lower than in years past, both will affect supply moving forward.
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Employee Years of Service Awards
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40 Years
Clyde Braunschweig, Hartford
Neil Sanders, Hillsboro
Carl Hoffman, Shawano
35 Years
Rhonda Schmude, Beaver Dam
Scott Ledvina, Denmark
30 Years
Dennis Nell, South Beaver Dam
25 Years
Amy Beisbeir, Sauk City
Steven Liegel, Sauk City
Daniel Hupf, Beaver Dam
Lori Sterr, Hartford
Daniel Koenig, Rock Springs
20 Years
Matt Homan, Beaver Dam
Patrick Jeanes, Beaver Dam
Colleen Johnson, Wilton
Alan Frisbie, Hartford
Richard Marschie, Horicon
Larry Sween, South Beaver Dam
Nathaniel Sween, South Beaver Dam
Mark Hafenstein, South Beaver Dam
Jim Gulke, Hartford
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15 Years
David Dykstra, Pulaski
Marie Fischer, Pulaski
Claude Christie, Johnson Creek
Pete Page, Pickett
Kevin Grahl, Mayville
Neal Weber, South Beaver Dam
10 Years
Alan Jentz, Beaver Dam
Gina Flentje, Sauk City
Bruce Rick, Hillsboro
Sam Redeker, Reedsburg
Pamela Howell, Deerfield
John Hying, South Beaver Dam
Gerald Breitsprecker, South Beaver Dam
2019 Retirees
Greg Adkins, Beaver Dam
Daniel Parker, Greenville
Gerald McMillian, South Beaver Dam
Kathleen Bursa, Oconto Falls
Martin Hodgen, Westfield
Dan Harmsen, Beaver Dam
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