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.

Crop progress across MN from the week ending September 13th, 2020 has corn conditions at 22% excellent (25% last week), 54% good (53%), 18% fair (16%), and 6% poor/very poor (6%).

Harvest has begun for 2020 in the CFS territory. It will be an earlier than normal harvest and with hopefully dry weather we can have time for fall application of fertilizer.

The Cream of the Crop Award is to recognize the dedication and hard work of one of our CFS teammates.  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...

 Crop progress across MN from the week ending September 6th, 2020 has corn conditions at 25% excellent (27% last week), 53% good (52%), 16% fair (15%), and 6% poor/very poor (6%).

Crop progress across MN from the week ending August 30th, 2020 has corn conditions at 27% excellent (29% last week), 52% good (53%), 15% fair (14%), and 6% poor/very poor (2%).

Crop progress across MN from the week ending August 23rd, 2020 has corn conditions at 29% excellent (31% last week), 53% good (52%), 14% fair (14%), and 3% poor/very poor (3%).

CFS is expanding the bunkers at Randolph to increase storage capacity for our members.

CFS is offering an opportunity for cattle producers to use liquid feed supplements without a capital investment to make sure it is right for you.

Crop progress across MN from the week ending August 9th, 2020 has corn conditions at 31% excellent (28% last week), 53% good (57%), 13% fair (12%), and 3% poor/very poor (3%).

Crop progress across MN from the week ending August 2nd, 2020 has corn conditions at 28% excellent (27% last week), 57% good (57%), 12% fair (13%), and 3% poor/very poor (3%).

The tractor ride usually brings 50 to 70 antique tractors out for a trek from Truman to Lewisville, with a few stops or detours along the way, each year.

Martin County lives high on the hog – they are the largest producer of pork in the State of Minnesota. In 1992, a committee of Martin County Pork Producers, agribusinesses, and Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce started the Minnesota State Pork Masters Golf Outing.

Congratulations to Cahpri for sending in a winning coloring contest entry for the Pre-K division. 

We are inviting you, our members, and others in our communities to join us for a special virtual screening of SILO, the first ever feature film about a grain entrapment. 

We took the opportunity to look back at how some of our tenured growers have progressed in our program since they enrolled. We have boasted many benefits and wanted to share with you some of the results we hope each operation may see over time.  Below are multiple graphs...

In the heat of the summer, we often do not think about heating our homes until the temperatures begin to drop. Having CFS fill your propane tank in the summer allows for several benefits. 

Crop progress across MN from the week ending July 19th, 2020 has corn conditions at 28% excellent (29% last week), 55% good (56%), 14% fair (12%), and 3% poor/very poor (3%).

What do your crops need to maximize their yield potential? Obviously there are the basics, like sunlight, water and nutrients, but there's more than that to consider.

We are continually watching out for you and the investment you make in your crop every year. We know how important it is to make accurate decisions that give you a positive ROI.

Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), a non-native plant, was first discovered in Minnesota in the 1990s. While this plant causes a range of impacts to the environment, the largest concern from this invading species is its ability to inflict burns to skin of people that come into...

Crop progress across MN from the week ending July 12th, 2020 has corn conditions at 29% excellent (27% last week), 56% good (58%), 12% fair (12%), and 3% poor/very poor (3%).

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...

Crop progress across MN from the week ending July 5th, 2020 has corn conditions at 27% excellent (25% last week), 58% good (59%), 12% fair (13%), and 3% poor/very poor (3%).

Today a couple of CFS feed trailers got a new look - they should hit the farms tomorrow.

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...

2020 CFS Coloring Contest Winner

My name is Tom Glidden, and I’m from Inver Grove Heights Minnesota.

Crop progress across MN from the week ending June 28th, 2020 has corn conditions at 25% excellent (23% last week), 59% good (61%), 13% fair (13%), and 3% poor/very poor (3%).