At CFS, we have been trialing a crop modeling tool, the R7 Field Forecasting Tool, that takes into account planting date and current and forecasted weather conditions to provide an estimate of how much nitrogen you may need to supplement to meet your yield goals.

The CFS Foundation approved $10,000 in grant funds to be distributed to 15 backpack food programs within their service and trade area.  In addition, the CFS funds are being matched by the Land O’Lakes Foundation, bringing the total contribution to $20,000.  The...

Shannon Bode, CFS Enviromental Health & Safety Manager volunteered to teach kids Chemical Safety at the Albert Lea FFA  - Kids Safety Camp on June 5, 2019

Across the U.S. corn belt, the week ending May 19th marked the slowest corn planting progress in the last 30 years at 49% planted across the U.S (5-year average is 80%). 

CFS has created a program to thank our youngest livestock producers for showcasing their animals at the local county fairs.

“Driver continuity is a big reason we’ve stayed with Central Farm Service as our fuel and propane supplier,” says Tom Sorem, second from left, who runs Sorem Farms with siblings Lisa Tennessen (shown with her son, Morgan) and Richard Sorem.

The Cream of the Crop Award is to recognize the dedication and hard work of one of our CFS team-mates.  This is when we proudly thank someone for their contributions to our co-op, our patrons and our teams – this award is for someone who truly is the “Cream of...

Shannon Bode, CFS EHS Manager speaks to area 4th-grade students about chemical safety.

Soil temps at 4” depth this morning at 8:00 a.m. was 47 degrees in a planted corn field. 48 degrees in seed furrow at the 2” depth.

New Richland, Minn., May 8, 2019 — The CFS Foundation recently approved $31,500 in grant funds to be distributed to 21 FFA chapters within their service and trade area.

Dennis Inman, Vice President of Grain for CFS based in Truman, MN was recently elected to the board of directores of the National Grain and Feed Association. 

The CFS Foundation recently approved $2,500 in grant funds to be distributed the Welcome Fire Department.  In addition, the Land O’Lakes Foundation provided an additional $1,500, bringing the total contribution to $4,000.  The grant money will be used to...

The purpose for the grant money is for each chapter to use the funds to focus on developing and applying leadership and classroom skills with activities, projects, or events that help improve our rural communities and/or service those who live there.

We've been receiving a lot of questions on what impact the slow start to spring will have on the corn crop.  There are many things to consider when planting corn such as soil temperature, planting population, plant spacing, depth, and much more. However, have you...

Soil Temp 47 degrees on 4-30-2019 @ 9:08 AM near Blooming Prairie, MN

The purpose for the grant money is for each chapter to use the funds to focus on developing and applying leadership and classroom skills with activities, projects, or events that help improve our rural communities and/or service those who live there.

Roughly 45 degrees in unworked bean ground a few miles south of Blooming Prairie.

Congratulations to Brad Kluver, David Faber, and Ed Hubly who were awarded the Purina Summit Club Sales Leadership Award at a Purina event held in Nashville last week.

For the month of February, please join me in congratulating Mike Hohrman of Kenyon Agronomy for being selected for our cream of the crop award!    

We are currently taking orders for baby chicks at our Truman location, contact Sue Bay to place your orders.

Looking for Precision Ag Equipment? Our Central Advantage GS team has a program that offers free or reduced financing. Contact us to learn more.   

We are excited to share with you the recipient of the January 2019 “Cream of the Crop” award at CFS!

Nitrogen management is a complex issue because many different factors affect the overall nitrogen availability to crops.  Below are the top 3 factors you need to know for nitrogen management as you prepare for 2019.  

CFS wanted to streamline its workflow process to improve efficiency – specifically, the ease and speed at which it could access accurate information. It’s common for agribusinesses to work with several different data platforms in various aspects of their business...

Late in 2018 the Dicamba containing products XtendiMax by Monsanto; Engenia by BASF; and FeXapan by DuPont labels were extended until December 20, 2020. This label extensions requires that all applicators applying these products attend a required Dicamba Application Training...

Tissue samples are a great way to monitor Micro and Macronutrient status within a plant.  Monitoring tissue samples throughout the growing season can allow insight into which nutrients are deficient, giving the opportunity to build plans and adjust inputs, helping a plant...

Plant growth regulators can be applied throughout the growing season. To promote vigorous root growth and early emergence apply as a seed treatment or in-furrow at planting.

As our temperatures have cooled down and are predicted to get cooler for the next few days, we are still gaining sunlight every day.

Options and Schedules for private pesticide applicators re-certification.

Seed Treatments show positive results in 2018 trials.  Click here to learn more...

Over the years, Brian Weller has seen diseases such as Phytophthora, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, and Fusarium have devastating effects on soybeans.  Click here to learn more...

Using a seed treatment is a way to protect your it from the weather, insects, nematodes, and disease.  It's important to know your pests. Are you trying to protect your crop from disease, insects, nematodes, or all three? Diseases can thrive in a variety of weather...

Disease was prevalent in CFS geography in 2018.  As we go into 2019 knowing where and when a fungicide will have a positive return can be the difference between making money and losing money.

For the last seven years, WinField United has measured RTN scores of various hybrids through the Answer Plot® testing program. A high RTN score indicates the hybrid has an increased chance of a return on investment from applying additional nitrogen or managing nitrogen for...

When choosing a seed variety for your field, how do you determine if it is the right product for that acre? Are you looking at past yield alone?

CFS is pleased to announce that its board of directors has appointed Merlyn Kruger as President and Chief Executive Officer.

As we have done in the last few years, Central Farm Service has done a Pro Farmer/Farm Journal type of yield tour on corn fields in our area. When we first started doing this tour in 2012 we walked fields in mid to late August.

We had many challenges this year such as too much rain, plant diseases, field variability and more.  It’s important to note these factors as we finish 2018 and access how to improve in 2019.

Truterra™ Insights Engine will help farmers, food companies to quantify sustainability progress and ROI in real time

The temperatures during the week ranged from the upper 40°F’s for lows, to the low 80°F’s for highs. We did receive spotty rain showers during the week accompanied by hail in some areas.

This is the most important step in producing high-quality corn silage.  65% is the number that I use for optimal moisture when putting silage up in a silo, bag or bunker.  Typically this is between 1/2 and 3/4 milk line.  The best way to get an accurate whole plant moisture is...

While walking fields and plots, as well as discussions with a few growers, I am seeing more crusting and emergence issues. A couple common denominators