You could almost call it a law of nature: first comes harvest, then comes planning. And as market fluctuations and technology make your job more complicated, planning is turning into your most important responsibility.

We have some good ideas we hope you’ll build into your planning—ideas for holding down feed costs and gearing fertilization to dry fields. Also, read about the extensive planning initiative we’re launching to guide growth at your cooperative. As you plan, prepare to spend a few minutes with these stories.



PLAN ON THIS TOOL FOR A WINTER WARM-UP
While the combine fills, or as you deliver a load of corn to the elevator, you may already be thinking about the past couple of winters and wondering how you can be better prepared this year. Here’s a hot idea for your shop or garage.
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YOU MIGHT NEED TO ADJUST YOUR FALL ANHYDROUS PLAN
Fall nitrogen application could be a problem if we don’t see appreciable rain soon. As you know, moisture is required for nitrogen to attach itself to, and remain in, the soil.
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RENEWED INTEREST FROM ABROAD COULD INVIGORATE MARKETING PLANS
Bean yields were better than expected, which is making everybody happy. Excellent corn quality will also influence your outlook.
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DO CURRENT INGREDIENT VALUES FIT YOUR PLANS?
If you haven’t booked soybean meal next year, this could be your opening.
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WE'RE PLANNING A 360° REVIEW OF OUR JACKSON LAYOUT
We've hired an engineering firm to take a look at the whole campus at Jackson so we'll know how best to allocate land for any future construction.
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