The CFS Foundation donates to the Blooming Prairie Backpack Food Program. According to Karen Peterson, the funds will be used to purchase food for the program's granola project, backpack program, and the High School food pantry.

On Friday, July 22nd, members of the CFS team meet approx. 70 tractor parade participants at Graf Park alittle after 12:30 with box lunches. 

CFS team members participates in the Truman Days Parade on Saturday, July 23rd. Thank you to those who participated

Happy 4th of July to all our amazing customers and employees! We’re taking the day to relax, recharge, and reflect. Some of our CFS team will be participating in the Blooming Prairie 4th of July Parade and the Bricelyn 4th of July Parade and they would love to see you...

Contact your local CFS Grain Marketing Advisor to learn more about the new grain program starting Monday, May 23rd, 2022.

It's cement day for the new feed mill in St. James. Below are some highlights from today:450 yds of concrete will be poured todayThe concrete pad will be 42 inches thick40,000 lbs. of rebar in the cement padThe crew started at 4 AM and will finish later todayThe cement top...

Grill Like You Mean It! May is Beef Month

The following locations are closed for the remainder of the day today Bricelyn, Delavan, and MN Lake,  Watch the website for resumed receiving updates

The following locations are closed for the remainder of the day today Bricelyn, Delavan, MN Lake, and Wells Watch the website for resumed receiving updates

The following locations will be closed tomorrow Wednesday, April 27, 2022 all day while they load a train: Bricelyn, Delavan, MN Lake, and Wells. Thank you for your patience and understanding. #cfsgrain#movingmembersgrain#feedingtheworld2022

Spring Cattle Mineral Sale - Now until April 4th, 2022

Cow calf producers, Calving season is upon us. What a great time of year. Nutrition, body condition score during the third trimester is key to a healthy vigorous calf at birth. We want that calf to be up and nursing within hours after birth. Have a plan in place for warming...

Opportunities for farmers who recently changed practices to improve soil health and for farmers who are just beginning their carbon journey

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...

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...

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...

CFS is pleased to announce that they will be passing through $9.6 million or $.13 per bushel to members via section 199A for the fiscal year 2021!  

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...

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...

September 3, 2021 We are excited to announce that we have received unanimous approval from the CFS Board of Directors to move forward with the construction of a 350,000-ton feed mill in St. James, MN.  

On 8/3, Pete Courteau, CFS Grain Marketing Advisor, had an opportunity to attend an event at Felton Farm in Northfield, MN. The event included several politicians; Minnesota State Senator for District 58, Zach Duckworth, candidate for Congress Tyler Kistner, running against...

The recipient of the July 2021 Cream of the Crop Award is Sienna Held! Sienna is a part of our Central Advantage Team, working with sellers and servicing growers in the northeastern part of our CFS territory.

“Backpack programs play an important role in helping students with food insecurities. Programs like this allow us to help feed children close to home. states Kruger”

This program provides hunger relief when access to food may not otherwise be possible, they average 400 bags of food a year donated to families in our school district.

Leading Ethanol Producer Partners with CFS for Corn Supply and DDGS Offtake    

The purpose of 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.

The purpose of the grant money is for the 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.

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...

We want to remind the 4H, FFA and other youth exhibitors of show animals that we continue to handle a full line of complete Honor Show Feeds manufactured by Purina for all ages of Show pigs, cattle, lambs, goats, rabbits, and poultry.

The Corn and Soybean markets have been showing strength as we test contract highs and have been making new highs on some old crop and new crop contracts

Soil temp in Owatonna, MN at 10:46 AM - 43 degrees

Current Soil Temperature in Owatonna, MN - 40 degrees  - Click for additional Temps

Hayfield, MN - Current Soil Temps: Soil temp is taken in soybean stubble. 1:00 p.m. 4-14-2021

Owatonna, MN - Current Soil Temps: 36 degrees at 2 inches, 37 degrees at 6 inches Truman, MN - Current Soil Temperature: 34° Wells, MN - Current Soil Temperature: 34° Northfield, MN - Current Soil Temperature: 35°

CFS is accepting bids for a variety of out-of-service corrugated steel grain bins to removed from several CFS locations.

To meet the needs of their producers, cooperatives often maintain large fleets of vehicles. Keeping that equipment in road-ready condition and the drivers safe is a significant challenge for any safety professional. CFS Cooperative, based in Truman, Minnesota, is one...

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...

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...

As harvest progress continues, fertilizer applications will become a high priority. After a growing season like 2020, the topic of nitrogen management for 2021 will be critical

Congratulations to Jeff Gartner for being awarded the Cream of the Crop award for October

Nitrogen exists in the soil in many forms and can change from one compound to another very quickly.  As a result of this nitrogen loss can be caused by various factors. 

Sunday, October 4th recorded 61% of MN soybeans harvested, according to the NASS Crop Progress Report. This is up from 31% from the week prior and significantly above the 5-year average at 35%, and 7% harvested in 2019 on the same date.

Find out this years yield data from various plots across the Central Farm Service trade area. 

We put a high priority on offering the best products, programs, and resources to our teams and our customers. This is why we’re excited to announce the launch of our CFS Grower Portal. 

Agronomy internships availableSign up on Handshake. Attend the “Grow your Career at CFS” presentation from 2:00 to 2:30One on one interview time slots open from 1:00 to 5:00

Agronomy internships availableSign up on Handshake. Attend the “Grow your Career at CFS” presentation from 12:00 to 12:30One on one interview time slots open from 10:00 to 1:00

The recipient of the September 2020 Cream of the Crop Award is Brenda Hardel! Brenda has worked in the accounting department at CFS for 19 years. 

We want to thank each one of you, our customers, for your trust in the CFS Energy team to provide you with valued energy products and services.

Crop progress across MN from the week ending September 20th, 2020 has corn conditions at 24% excellent (22% last week), 53% good (54%), 17% fair (18%), and 6% poor/very poor (6%).

Harvest is knocking at our doorsteps, and for some, it has already started. We here at CFS wanted to take this time to wish our area farmers a safe and successful harvest season.