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Jan 24, 2019 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

Dicamba Grower Trainings This training covers the following products: Monsanto’s XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology; DuPont™ FeXapan™ herbicide plus VaporGrip® Technology and BASF’s Engenia® Herbicide. The...

Protein & Stress Tub Booking Promotion

Dec 31, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

Take advantage of our Protein Tub Promotion!

NW Iowa Nutrient Management Summit

Dec 16, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

CFE along with participating partners will host the NW Iowa Nutrient Management Summit on January 24th 2019 in Sheldon, Iowa.

CFE's Fire & EMS Volunteers

Oct 31, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

Cooperative Farmers Elevator strives to drive success for our customers, employees and communities. We recognize that we are important members of the communities where we live and work, as employers, as citizens, and as volunteers.

Trade News

Oct 31, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

At CFE our farmers are the core of what we do, our success is your success. We know how important updates about what's going on in our industry is to our patrons. Click the news links below for the latest information.

Nitrogen Management is Gaining Attention

Sep 05, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

Silage season is going strong and as the fields are getting opened up a high percentage are showing nitrogen stress. This likely will have affected yield and become more apparent as harvest progresses.

Decision Time on Soybeans is Here

Jul 23, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

We have many fields at or nearing the R3 growth stage and this is when we typically get the biggest yield response to foliar treatments. We are hoping to keep an extra flower or two from aborting or trying to get more 4-bean pods instead of 3-bean.

Playing the Cards We Have Been Dealt-2018 Corn

Jul 04, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

We all know what we and our corn crop have been through thanks to mother nature’s wrath in June. Odds are diseases are coming, so now what?

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Jun 10, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

This year Cooperative Farmers Elevator offered 10, $1000 scholarships to our area high schools. We are pleased to present 6 scholarships. These individuals will be pursing a degree in agriculture. These individuals all showcase the dedication and drive to be a future...

Fly Control for your Cattle

May 31, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

Did you know that just a few adult flies can quickly populate to 4,000 flies or more per animal? Pesky horn flies can cause your cattle to waste energy and go off feed.

Why Tissue Test and Foliar Feed?

May 31, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

There is getting to be a common theme amongst the growers striving to increase yields and profit. The tag-line has become this; “Just make sure the plants never have a bad day”. Ken Ferrie (Farm Journal Agronomist) uses this exact analogy in his...

Hot Weather Alert

May 28, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

It's a hot one out there! Learn some essentail tips to help your animals beat the heat!

The Importance of Nitrogen to Corn Growth and Development

May 28, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

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CFE Spec Home 2018 For Sale!

Apr 30, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

CFE's George lumber location is beginning construction on their 2018 Spec Home. The 1,680 square foot home is being built on site at the George lumber location. Currently priced with basic package:

Ready for Spring?

Apr 30, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

As spring approaches, it is always a good idea to be prepared for the change of season – Here are a few tips:

The Importance of Nitrogen to Corn Growth and Development

Apr 30, 2018 | Cooperative Farmers Elevator

In the past, growers would apply additional nitrogen to make up for the expected losses from leaching or denitrification. Researchers now recommend applying only the amount of nitrogen the corn plant requires to fulfill its yield potential — then inhibiting...