Agtegra has a spectrum of financing options that can empower growers with choices for best managing cash flow and capital needs of their farming operations. These customized financial products have key terms and conditions aligned with the seasonal needs of Agtegra customers. ...

In a year that has been like no other, the last weeks for finalizing seed selections for various best-pricing financing deadlines are coming up on the calendar. These proactive seed decisions for planting year 2020 also have another positive effect for growers developing...

It’s the season of seed. You’re harvesting the result of last year’s seed decisions, while also evaluating genetics as you develop your farm plan for the 2020 planting year. Now’s the time to also ensure your planting equipment is serviced to deliver...

All it takes is a quick google of “propane shortage,” and you will see several stories of farmers and elevator grain dryers idle because of a lack of propane.  Many suppliers are out of LP in the Midwest including several in SD.  

As we enter the late fall months, there are several factors to keep in mind when feeding cattle.

Cooler and wetter than normal conditions continue to influence corn development and dry down. The 2019 harvest will be a balancing act of managing field dry down, drying costs, harvest losses in a standing crop and harvest efficiency.

In 2019, Agtegra had a unique opportunity--it was the only farmer cooperative that could offers its grower customers the option to grow Calyxt soybeans. 

As we struggle with weaning this year, and basically everything else, it bears reminding that an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. That is true on a variety of fronts this year.

Effective November 1, 2019, Farmers Union Oil Company of Reliance, Presho and Draper, South Dakota merged with Agtegra Cooperative.  This merge is the result of a favorable vote by Farmers Union’s members in late September. 

Prevented planting (PP) acres will have another ‘P’ in their continued story line next year, when these fields come back into production. It’s the P for phosphorus, and a lot of current PP crop ground is going to be very short on this nutrient.

Keeping up with fall harvest also means making effective grain storage decisions. With the less-than-ideal spring planting season and excessively wet growing months, harvest has already been met with challenging precipitation and temperatures. Despite these challenges, Agtegra...

Developing a better map for maximized crop productivity management. That’s the premise behind data logging, says Agtegra sales agronomist Preston Barragan. “This is the next technology progression from just using basic satellite imagery maps to make management...

It could be the most important cup of coffee you ever have with family and employees. Beth Locken, Agtegra Director of Safety and Environmental, recommends an intentional, around-the-shop-table discussion about all things related to grain bin safety.

What are most cattle producers looking for in a calf starter feed? Most will say something that keeps calves healthy.

As the summer started waning down in August, another internship program came to a close at Agtegra Cooperative.

Mike Nickolas was recently inducted into the South Dakota Cooperative Hall of Fame.

The seed guide and yield monitor data may not be the best starting points, as you begin thinking about next year’s crop genetics. Agtegra Regional Seed Sales Manager Clint Matthews instead suggests first evaluating the big picture scope of your operation.

With the deadline for delegate and director consideration by a nominating committee quickly approaching, it is important to remember why Agtegra Cooperative relies on its members to serve as directors or delegates within their respective territorial districts.  

Just weeks after its July grand opening, Ag Processing, Inc. (AGP) is crushing old crop soybeans as the region gears up for fall harvest. Agtegra Soybean Merchandiser John Borchers says a lot of grain is being hauled to the plant as producers clean out bins in preparation for...

As the fall 2019 harvest gets underway, five Agtegra locations will have newly added capacity available for producers trucking their grain into the system. Andover, Bowdle, Highmore, Kennebec and Wolsey are the sites of new grain bin storage.  

The Calyxt® High Oleic Soybeans grown in the Agtegra countryside are looking good, according to Sales Agronomist Brent Larson.   “These beans look really decent, overall,” says Larson. “They fit our growing area nicely and provide consistent yields...

Achieving cost-effective efficiencies from planting through harvest with your farm machinery is the driving force behind the resources at the Agtegra Innovation Center. Right now the team is in overdrive with fall management strategies that can make a dollars and cents...

Agtegra Cooperative will hold elections for directors and delegates in December. If you would like to participate in governance of your cooperative, this is your opportunity to take the next step!

"U.S. agriculture has been dealt a hefty blow by extreme weather over the last several years, and 2019 is no exception,” Sonny Perdue, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, said. “The scope of this year’s prevented planting alone is devastating, and although...

Our soil is stressed. With increased yields reaching record levels, crops requiring more nutrition than ever before, and challenging weather conditions on top of it all, fertilizer application is a must. 

Do you have a price objective in mind for your grain? Are you expecting yourself to watch the market constantly in order to call your elevator and sell that price when the opportunity arises? What if the market changes before you get to your phone? 

With newly added propane services to Agtegra’s Energy division, Agtegra is committed to additional methods to support its member-owners.

Tumultuous weather events so far this year make the fall season appear far off in the distance. However, deciding on a fall residual herbicide application plan is approaching faster than most may think. 

Spring calving season is now behind us, marking the optimal time to focus on how to generate the greatest profit potential from the calves that survived the stressful weather. 

Soybeans will show every stress event in the leaves.

Micronutrients are absolutely necessary for...

The risk for white mold infections in the ouple weeks...

White mold fungicides must be preventative; they are not curative.

Planting season 2019 will continue to have ramifications long past harvest...

How to make the most from your fungicide applications...

Now that the 2019 growing season is well underway...

It’s going to be a tremendous year...

Agtegra would be glad to assist you...

“Millet” as a crop grown for forage...

Farmers who planted cover crops...

Agtegra Cooperative is committed...

Roundup Ready® Xtend Soybeans...

Valley Scheduling is now available...

Cattle producers have been waiting for a season like...

In this unprecedentedly delayed planting season...

You’ve made the decision to take the option...

For the past half year and more...

A suggested option for Engenia herbicide written for the shorter planting window for 2019.

A suggested option for XtendiMax herbicide written for the shorter planting window for 2019.

Enlist E3 soybeans received registration for planting in the 2019 growing season...

We had a long miserable winter...

What should you be doing for herbicide on prevent plant acres...

Wet field conditions have many growers considering...

As planting time continues, the wet and cold soils...

Thinking about late season crop management...

Planting season 2019 is nearly here...

Plant tissue sampling can provide a real-time....

Farmers now have the option of Enlist E3™ soybeans to control even the toughest weeds. 

It seems that everywhere we look in Agricultural publications...

The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) helps you build on your...

Additional warranty protection for...

Agtegra Cooperative's fleet of cars...

This is the second in a three-part series on using dicamba...

There are the usual compressed springs...

Spraying for w...eeds and applying fertilizer...

As spring approaches, we work to service our customers efficiently and effectively.

Dosing with Insure® can provide some...

Control flies in your Feedlot by using...

The Grain Elevator and Processing Society...

There has recently been renewed interest in weed control...

Preparing your equipment for spring....

Dicamba tolerant soybeans will be a major part...

Farmers, brace yourselves for a long...

Agtegra Cooperative is proud to announce...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The South Dakota Soybean Research...

Looking to boost per acre...

Palmer amaranth is a newer invasive pigweed species...

Recently, there has been a renewed interest...

Land O’Lakes, Inc. today announced...

Agtegra Cooperative (Agtegra) announced today...

“Millet” as a crop grown for forage...

Integrated weed management programs have...

Despite the snow and colder temperatures...

 Are you getting the most out of every acre...

Are you ready for the pre-season...

Agtegra Climate Fieldview/MZB...

Are you ready for the pre-season...

USDA to Reopen FSA Offices...

USDA to Reopen FSA Offices for Limited Services During...

On December 1, 2018, President Trump met with...

Agtegra Cooperative paid cash patronage...

Crops are hungry plants...

Maximizing soybean profitability...

The annual meeting of the members of Agtegra Cooperative...

Technology was bred into your soybeans...

China is the world’s biggest buyer of soybeans...

The primary goal of a herbicide program...

Let’s face it, there are a lot of options to choose...

With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching...

Earn a $50 Visa® gift card...