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The Intern Class 2012 has a bright future in ag!
PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit #74 Lafayette, IN Co-Alliance LLP 5250 E. US Hwy 36 Building 1000 Avon, IN 46123
october is national co-op month learn more at www.co-alliance.com or like us on facebook!
Fall 2012 Delivering solutions for a brighter future.
solutions in action
Investing in the Future I have always believed that one of the best investments your co-op can make is in the education of local students who plan to go into the field of agriculture. It has been our pleasure to award more than $100,000 in the last five years... to children and grandchildren of our co-op members. This fall, the 22 deserving scholarship award recipients heading to campus were:
Simply Good to Give Back The goal of Lennard Ag’s Grow To Give program is to provide a million servings of nutritious potatoes to local residents in need. Grow To Give, started by the Lennard family farm (based in Sturgis, Michigan) distributes potatoes to food pantries throughout the middle United States. A full 100% of the produce grown is donated, and Co-Alliance LLP has been honored to donate some of the required input materials needed to help make the program possible. In fact, this year, Co-Alliance is being recognized by regional co-op CHS with a Circle of Success Award which honors community involvement. Co-Alliance Schoolcraft Manager Kent Feldman appreciates the Grow To Give campaign because it aligns with the Co-Alliance “When we core philosophy of giving back close to learned of home. “Plus the opportunity to showcase this program, how the Lennards produce millions of we knew we pounds of potatoes on 40 acres of land is wanted to be a testament to the efficiency and profesa part of it.” sionalism of today’s farmer,” says Kent. -- Kevin A. Still The Grow to Give project is a winner for so many reasons. It is simply putting
potato power nutrition in the hands of those who need it most. Potatoes are easy to prepare and versatile. They’re rich in complex carbohydrates that can supply energy, with about 5 grams of fiber, and a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. Potatoes actually contain more potassium than any other fresh vegetable in the produce department - even more than bananas. Sounds like you can’t go wrong when you put a potato on your plate. Co-Alliance believes you also can’t go wrong when you help put a healthy, nutritious potato on someone else’s plate, too. “When we learned of this program, we knew we wanted to be a part of it,” says CEO Kevin A. Still. Congratulations to Co-Alliance customer (and Grow To Give partner) Lennard Ag on the success of this program! Want to know more? Visit www.lennardag.com.
Baily Altman, Frontier High School Zack Anderson, Miami Trace High School Kaitlyn Arnold, Cloverdale High School Armenda Boyer, Clinton Central High School Richard Burns, Carroll High School Mikayla Conrad, Westfall High School Sarah Garst, Western Boone High School Jordan Goodwin, South Central High School Chad Griffin, Carroll High School Alexandra Henderson, TriCentral High School Holly Hopkins, Turkey Run High School Kyle Horlacher, Clinton Prairie High School Matthew Kincaid, Brownsburg High School Michaela Long, Turkey Run High School Cameron Mann, Cloverdale High School Victoria Mills, Southmont High School Will Morgan, Frontier High School Skyler Pardue, Owen Valley High School Paige Pearl, Harrison High School Emily Pucel, Oregon Davis High School Emily Ratliff, Miami Trace High School Nolan Sampson, South Central High School
educational
“priceless”
hands on
“invaluable information that will help me”
in the field
“the best internship I have ever had”
hard work
Another program we are especially pleased to offer is the internship opportunity. The students who signed on for 2012 worked extremely hard and proved that they are up to the challenges of a career in the ag industry. Brian Butchbaker, Lyle Burkhalter, Casey Colbert, Ross Deardorff, Cody DeBoeuf, Emily Dean, Sierra Gearhart, Erin Goode, Derek Hitch, Heidi Huff, Jay Jones, Justin Lambert and Geran Shaw completed their programs with excellent reviews. Please encourage your college-age students to apply for an Internship in 2013. Details will be posted in October on our website. I wish you and your family the best this Harvest Season,
Interested in the program? The scholarship application is made available to high school guidance counselors in November, and is posted on our website on January 1. Co-Alliance LLP is a farmer-owned supply and marketing operation representing a partnership of area cooperative businesses. Our purpose is to deliver innovative solutions every day in the areas of energy, agronomy, grain marketing, and swine and animal nutrition. We invite you to grow with us.
coming off a drought year, no one is better positioned to deliver
A 400% increase in the last five years... we thank our customers for the opportunity to earn their seed business. If you do not currently purchase Co-Alliance seed, please consider what our team can offer you.
Yuck. Need Propane?
Choose Your Fuel Discount
save!
As a Co-Alliance home energy customer, you can qualify for Keep Full, Customer Tank, Cash and Summer Fill discounts. It’s easy! Plus, get 50 gallons of free propane with our Refer-A-Friend program. This offer is unlimited, and you can learn more about it from your energy professional.
On the Lookout for Aflatoxin
everything you need Determined to Lead No one delivers more Asgrow and DEKALB branded seed in this trade area than Co-Alliance. We’re growing for one reason: our customers know that no one is more committed to matching the right seed with the right programs to help local growers succeed. Every seed purchase is delivered to you with more... customized recommendations dedicated seed-focused professionals investments in regional seed hubs the latest treatments/RIB expertise the experience of the area’s VRT leader closer range aerial imagery and sampling Technology Solutions and proprietary programs significant early order prepay discounts and incentives new local weather station investments Find out more! Contact your area Seed Professional.
Qualifying purchases earn you and your guest a luxurious getaway to Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa...
Reap the
REWARDS http://www.dreamsresorts.com/drerc/guest-rooms.html Prepay to achieve great savings:
Oct 15, 2012: Nov 15, 2012: Dec 14, 2012: Jan 10, 2013: Feb 15, 2013:
9% discount offer 8% discount offer 7% discount offer 6% discount offer 3% discount offer
Plus, John Deere financing and 0% discounts are available to you. Visit with your Seed Professional!
Get Engaged! Attend Your Owners’ Meeting. Please make note of the Co-op Annual Meeting in your area. We will be honored to present the business results from 2012, and important updates, as well as patronage checks to our membership. Your involvement is critical! Thank you.
LaPorte County Co-op – Jan 10 Midland Co-op – Jan 15 IMPACT Cooperative – Jan 16 Frontier Co-op – Jan 17 Excel Co-op – Jan 18
The fungus Aspergillus flavus causes Aspergillus ear rot. This fungus produces a mycotoxin known as Aflatoxin, which is a mold on the inside of the diseased corn kernels. This type of ear rot thrives during hot, dry years where there is excess stress on crops (such as this past crop year). Aflatoxin is typically found by inspecting at least 10 ears in several different locations within a field (minimum of 30 ears per field) prior to harvest. Crops that grow in dry areas within a field (such as up on hillsides, or in light, sandy soils) will become the first to exhibit ear mold symptoms. When looking for symptoms of Aflatoxin, peel back the husks and look for an olive-green mold on the ear. These mold spores will appear powdery and may disperse like dust when the ear is pulled back. This mold is most commonly found on the tip of the ear but can be also found at the very base of the ear. One of the ways Co-Alliance tests for Aflatoxin is to crush the corn and examine it under an ultraviolet lamp or black light. If the kernels are infected with Aflatoxin, they glow with a bright yellow-green fluorescent color. If the corn glows, it is subject to a chemical test to help us determine the actual parts per billion (PPB). Our elevators will take any grain within certain acceptable limits (between 12 PPB and 20 PPB) depending on the location and the intended market for the corn. Of course, the best way to manage the spread of Aflatoxin is to harvest the fields that are known to have it first (to prevent late season rains from increasing the amount) and separate from healthy fields. Then once out of the field, corn must be dried below 15 percent to prevent further fungal growth and more mycotoxin production. If you should encounter an issue now that we are already into harvest, please know we are here to work with you. * Support materials provided by Purdue Extension Office.
Aflatoxin & Insurance
ignore the rumors ask the questions
According to our Scircleville Grain Originator Nicole Strazzabosco, there are many rumors and unanswered questions floating around about how to handle signs of Aflatoxin with your crop insurance.
“First and foremost, whenever in doubt about anything with your crop insurance, contact your agent,” she advises. “Each insurance company is slightly different, so start asking questions.” There is a clause in crop insurance coverage that covers Aflatoxin. Some farmers have been told that they must have all their fields checked before they harvest, but according to crop insurance experts, this is not the case. If you have low yields from (undetected) Aflatoxin, the crops are protected under a quality adjustment. Another myth: if you find Aflatoxin in your field you must have an adjustor come out prior to harvesting that field. Not exactly, according to Nicole. Growers can leave a strip in the field (1 strip for the first 10 acres, then 1 per 40 acres after that). The adjustor can also pick up samples from the elevator, or take samples from the truck or combine if the corn was shelled. “The important thing is to call your insurance agent as soon as you believe that you may have an issue,” she reiterates. The agent will have an adjustor contact you, and make arrangements as to what he would like you to do. Remember: the interpretation of the USDA’s rules of dealing with Aflatoxin are interpreted differently by different insurance companies. But one thing remains universal, the grain must be tested before put into storage otherwise no additional benefit for Aflatoxin will be paid.
coming off a drought year, no one is better positioned to deliver
A 400% increase in the last five years... we thank our customers for the opportunity to earn their seed business. If you do not currently purchase Co-Alliance seed, please consider what our team can offer you.
Yuck. Need Propane?
Choose Your Fuel Discount
save!
As a Co-Alliance home energy customer, you can qualify for Keep Full, Customer Tank, Cash and Summer Fill discounts. It’s easy! Plus, get 50 gallons of free propane with our Refer-A-Friend program. This offer is unlimited, and you can learn more about it from your energy professional.
On the Lookout for Aflatoxin
everything you need Determined to Lead No one delivers more Asgrow and DEKALB branded seed in this trade area than Co-Alliance. We’re growing for one reason: our customers know that no one is more committed to matching the right seed with the right programs to help local growers succeed. Every seed purchase is delivered to you with more... customized recommendations dedicated seed-focused professionals investments in regional seed hubs the latest treatments/RIB expertise the experience of the area’s VRT leader closer range aerial imagery and sampling Technology Solutions and proprietary programs significant early order prepay discounts and incentives new local weather station investments Find out more! Contact your area Seed Professional.
Qualifying purchases earn you and your guest a luxurious getaway to Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa...
Reap the
REWARDS http://www.dreamsresorts.com/drerc/guest-rooms.html Prepay to achieve great savings:
Oct 15, 2012: Nov 15, 2012: Dec 14, 2012: Jan 10, 2013: Feb 15, 2013:
9% discount offer 8% discount offer 7% discount offer 6% discount offer 3% discount offer
Plus, John Deere financing and 0% discounts are available to you. Visit with your Seed Professional!
Get Engaged! Attend Your Owners’ Meeting. Please make note of the Co-op Annual Meeting in your area. We will be honored to present the business results from 2012, and important updates, as well as patronage checks to our membership. Your involvement is critical! Thank you.
LaPorte County Co-op – Jan 10 Midland Co-op – Jan 15 IMPACT Cooperative – Jan 16 Frontier Co-op – Jan 17 Excel Co-op – Jan 18
The fungus Aspergillus flavus causes Aspergillus ear rot. This fungus produces a mycotoxin known as Aflatoxin, which is a mold on the inside of the diseased corn kernels. This type of ear rot thrives during hot, dry years where there is excess stress on crops (such as this past crop year). Aflatoxin is typically found by inspecting at least 10 ears in several different locations within a field (minimum of 30 ears per field) prior to harvest. Crops that grow in dry areas within a field (such as up on hillsides, or in light, sandy soils) will become the first to exhibit ear mold symptoms. When looking for symptoms of Aflatoxin, peel back the husks and look for an olive-green mold on the ear. These mold spores will appear powdery and may disperse like dust when the ear is pulled back. This mold is most commonly found on the tip of the ear but can be also found at the very base of the ear. One of the ways Co-Alliance tests for Aflatoxin is to crush the corn and examine it under an ultraviolet lamp or black light. If the kernels are infected with Aflatoxin, they glow with a bright yellow-green fluorescent color. If the corn glows, it is subject to a chemical test to help us determine the actual parts per billion (PPB). Our elevators will take any grain within certain acceptable limits (between 12 PPB and 20 PPB) depending on the location and the intended market for the corn. Of course, the best way to manage the spread of Aflatoxin is to harvest the fields that are known to have it first (to prevent late season rains from increasing the amount) and separate from healthy fields. Then once out of the field, corn must be dried below 15 percent to prevent further fungal growth and more mycotoxin production. If you should encounter an issue now that we are already into harvest, please know we are here to work with you. * Support materials provided by Purdue Extension Office.
Aflatoxin & Insurance
ignore the rumors ask the questions
According to our Scircleville Grain Originator Nicole Strazzabosco, there are many rumors and unanswered questions floating around about how to handle signs of Aflatoxin with your crop insurance.
“First and foremost, whenever in doubt about anything with your crop insurance, contact your agent,” she advises. “Each insurance company is slightly different, so start asking questions.” There is a clause in crop insurance coverage that covers Aflatoxin. Some farmers have been told that they must have all their fields checked before they harvest, but according to crop insurance experts, this is not the case. If you have low yields from (undetected) Aflatoxin, the crops are protected under a quality adjustment. Another myth: if you find Aflatoxin in your field you must have an adjustor come out prior to harvesting that field. Not exactly, according to Nicole. Growers can leave a strip in the field (1 strip for the first 10 acres, then 1 per 40 acres after that). The adjustor can also pick up samples from the elevator, or take samples from the truck or combine if the corn was shelled. “The important thing is to call your insurance agent as soon as you believe that you may have an issue,” she reiterates. The agent will have an adjustor contact you, and make arrangements as to what he would like you to do. Remember: the interpretation of the USDA’s rules of dealing with Aflatoxin are interpreted differently by different insurance companies. But one thing remains universal, the grain must be tested before put into storage otherwise no additional benefit for Aflatoxin will be paid.
The Intern Class 2012 has a bright future in ag!
PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit #74 Lafayette, IN Co-Alliance LLP 5250 E. US Hwy 36 Building 1000 Avon, IN 46123
october is national co-op month learn more at www.co-alliance.com or like us on facebook!
Fall 2012 Delivering solutions for a brighter future.
solutions in action
Investing in the Future I have always believed that one of the best investments your co-op can make is in the education of local students who plan to go into the field of agriculture. It has been our pleasure to award more than $100,000 in the last five years... to children and grandchildren of our co-op members. This fall, the 22 deserving scholarship award recipients heading to campus were:
Simply Good to Give Back The goal of Lennard Ag’s Grow To Give program is to provide a million servings of nutritious potatoes to local residents in need. Grow To Give, started by the Lennard family farm (based in Sturgis, Michigan) distributes potatoes to food pantries throughout the middle United States. A full 100% of the produce grown is donated, and Co-Alliance LLP has been honored to donate some of the required input materials needed to help make the program possible. In fact, this year, Co-Alliance is being recognized by regional co-op CHS with a Circle of Success Award which honors community involvement. Co-Alliance Schoolcraft Manager Kent Feldman appreciates the Grow To Give campaign because it aligns with the Co-Alliance “When we core philosophy of giving back close to learned of home. “Plus the opportunity to showcase this program, how the Lennards produce millions of we knew we pounds of potatoes on 40 acres of land is wanted to be a testament to the efficiency and profesa part of it.” sionalism of today’s farmer,” says Kent. -- Kevin A. Still The Grow to Give project is a winner for so many reasons. It is simply putting
potato power nutrition in the hands of those who need it most. Potatoes are easy to prepare and versatile. They’re rich in complex carbohydrates that can supply energy, with about 5 grams of fiber, and a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. Potatoes actually contain more potassium than any other fresh vegetable in the produce department - even more than bananas. Sounds like you can’t go wrong when you put a potato on your plate. Co-Alliance believes you also can’t go wrong when you help put a healthy, nutritious potato on someone else’s plate, too. “When we learned of this program, we knew we wanted to be a part of it,” says CEO Kevin A. Still. Congratulations to Co-Alliance customer (and Grow To Give partner) Lennard Ag on the success of this program! Want to know more? Visit www.lennardag.com.
Baily Altman, Frontier High School Zack Anderson, Miami Trace High School Kaitlyn Arnold, Cloverdale High School Armenda Boyer, Clinton Central High School Richard Burns, Carroll High School Mikayla Conrad, Westfall High School Sarah Garst, Western Boone High School Jordan Goodwin, South Central High School Chad Griffin, Carroll High School Alexandra Henderson, TriCentral High School Holly Hopkins, Turkey Run High School Kyle Horlacher, Clinton Prairie High School Matthew Kincaid, Brownsburg High School Michaela Long, Turkey Run High School Cameron Mann, Cloverdale High School Victoria Mills, Southmont High School Will Morgan, Frontier High School Skyler Pardue, Owen Valley High School Paige Pearl, Harrison High School Emily Pucel, Oregon Davis High School Emily Ratliff, Miami Trace High School Nolan Sampson, South Central High School
educational
“priceless”
hands on
“invaluable information that will help me”
in the field
“the best internship I have ever had”
hard work
Another program we are especially pleased to offer is the internship opportunity. The students who signed on for 2012 worked extremely hard and proved that they are up to the challenges of a career in the ag industry. Brian Butchbaker, Lyle Burkhalter, Casey Colbert, Ross Deardorff, Cody DeBoeuf, Emily Dean, Sierra Gearhart, Erin Goode, Derek Hitch, Heidi Huff, Jay Jones, Justin Lambert and Geran Shaw completed their programs with excellent reviews. Please encourage your college-age students to apply for an Internship in 2013. Details will be posted in October on our website. I wish you and your family the best this Harvest Season,
Interested in the program? The scholarship application is made available to high school guidance counselors in November, and is posted on our website on January 1. Co-Alliance LLP is a farmer-owned supply and marketing operation representing a partnership of area cooperative businesses. Our purpose is to deliver innovative solutions every day in the areas of energy, agronomy, grain marketing, and swine and animal nutrition. We invite you to grow with us.
PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit #74 Lafayette, IN Co-Alliance LLP 5250 E. US Hwy 36 Building 1000 Avon, IN 46123
october is national co-op month learn more at www.co-alliance.com or like us on facebook!
Fall 2012 Delivering solutions for a brighter future.
solutions in action
Investing in the Future I have always believed that one of the best investments your co-op can make is in the education of local students who plan to go into the field of agriculture. It has been our pleasure to award more than $100,000 in the last five years... to children and grandchildren of our co-op members. This fall, the 22 deserving scholarship award recipients heading to campus were:
Simply Good to Give Back The goal of Lennard Ag’s Grow To Give program is to provide a million servings of nutritious potatoes to local residents in need. Grow To Give, started by the Lennard family farm (based in Sturgis, Michigan) distributes potatoes to food pantries throughout the middle United States. A full 100% of the produce grown is donated, and Co-Alliance LLP has been honored to donate some of the required input materials needed to help make the program possible. In fact, this year, Co-Alliance is being recognized by regional co-op CHS with a Circle of Success Award which honors community involvement. Co-Alliance Schoolcraft Manager Kent Feldman appreciates the Grow To Give campaign because it aligns with the Co-Alliance “When we core philosophy of giving back close to learned of home. “Plus the opportunity to showcase this program, how the Lennards produce millions of we knew we pounds of potatoes on 40 acres of land is wanted to be a testament to the efficiency and profesa part of it.” sionalism of today’s farmer,” says Kent. -- Kevin A. Still The Grow to Give project is a winner for so many reasons. It is simply putting
potato power nutrition in the hands of those who need it most. Potatoes are easy to prepare and versatile. They’re rich in complex carbohydrates that can supply energy, with about 5 grams of fiber, and a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. Potatoes actually contain more potassium than any other fresh vegetable in the produce department - even more than bananas. Sounds like you can’t go wrong when you put a potato on your plate. Co-Alliance believes you also can’t go wrong when you help put a healthy, nutritious potato on someone else’s plate, too. “When we learned of this program, we knew we wanted to be a part of it,” says CEO Kevin A. Still. Congratulations to Co-Alliance customer (and Grow To Give partner) Lennard Ag on the success of this program! Want to know more? Visit www.lennardag.com.
Baily Altman, Frontier High School Zack Anderson, Miami Trace High School Kaitlyn Arnold, Cloverdale High School Armenda Boyer, Clinton Central High School Richard Burns, Carroll High School Mikayla Conrad, Westfall High School Sarah Garst, Western Boone High School Jordan Goodwin, South Central High School Chad Griffin, Carroll High School Alexandra Henderson, TriCentral High School Holly Hopkins, Turkey Run High School Kyle Horlacher, Clinton Prairie High School Matthew Kincaid, Brownsburg High School Michaela Long, Turkey Run High School Cameron Mann, Cloverdale High School Victoria Mills, Southmont High School Will Morgan, Frontier High School Skyler Pardue, Owen Valley High School Paige Pearl, Harrison High School Emily Pucel, Oregon Davis High School Emily Ratliff, Miami Trace High School Nolan Sampson, South Central High School
educational
“priceless”
hands on
“invaluable information that will help me”
in the field
“the best internship I have ever had”
hard work
Another program we are especially pleased to offer is the internship opportunity. The students who signed on for 2012 worked extremely hard and proved that they are up to the challenges of a career in the ag industry. Brian Butchbaker, Lyle Burkhalter, Casey Colbert, Ross Deardorff, Cody DeBoeuf, Emily Dean, Sierra Gearhart, Erin Goode, Derek Hitch, Heidi Huff, Jay Jones, Justin Lambert and Geran Shaw completed their programs with excellent reviews. Please encourage your college-age students to apply for an Internship in 2013. Details will be posted in October on our website. I wish you and your family the best this Harvest Season,
Interested in the program? The scholarship application is made available to high school guidance counselors in November, and is posted on our website on January 1. Co-Alliance LLP is a farmer-owned supply and marketing operation representing a partnership of area cooperative businesses. Our purpose is to deliver innovative solutions every day in the areas of energy, agronomy, grain marketing, and swine and animal nutrition. We invite you to grow with us.
coming off a drought year, no one is better positioned to deliver
A 400% increase in the last five years... we thank our customers for the opportunity to earn their seed business. If you do not currently purchase Co-Alliance seed, please consider what our team can offer you.
Yuck. Need Propane?
Choose Your Fuel Discount
save!
As a Co-Alliance home energy customer, you can qualify for Keep Full, Customer Tank, Cash and Summer Fill discounts. It’s easy! Plus, get 50 gallons of free propane with our Refer-A-Friend program. This offer is unlimited, and you can learn more about it from your energy professional.
On the Lookout for Aflatoxin
everything you need Determined to Lead No one delivers more Asgrow and DEKALB branded seed in this trade area than Co-Alliance. We’re growing for one reason: our customers know that no one is more committed to matching the right seed with the right programs to help local growers succeed. Every seed purchase is delivered to you with more... customized recommendations dedicated seed-focused professionals investments in regional seed hubs the latest treatments/RIB expertise the experience of the area’s VRT leader closer range aerial imagery and sampling Technology Solutions and proprietary programs significant early order prepay discounts and incentives new local weather station investments Find out more! Contact your area Seed Professional.
Qualifying purchases earn you and your guest a luxurious getaway to Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa...
Reap the
REWARDS http://www.dreamsresorts.com/drerc/guest-rooms.html Prepay to achieve great savings:
Oct 15, 2012: Nov 15, 2012: Dec 14, 2012: Jan 10, 2013: Feb 15, 2013:
9% discount offer 8% discount offer 7% discount offer 6% discount offer 3% discount offer
Plus, John Deere financing and 0% discounts are available to you. Visit with your Seed Professional!
Get Engaged! Attend Your Owners’ Meeting. Please make note of the Co-op Annual Meeting in your area. We will be honored to present the business results from 2012, and important updates, as well as patronage checks to our membership. Your involvement is critical! Thank you.
LaPorte County Co-op – Jan 10 Midland Co-op – Jan 15 IMPACT Cooperative – Jan 16 Frontier Co-op – Jan 17 Excel Co-op – Jan 18
The fungus Aspergillus flavus causes Aspergillus ear rot. This fungus produces a mycotoxin known as Aflatoxin, which is a mold on the inside of the diseased corn kernels. This type of ear rot thrives during hot, dry years where there is excess stress on crops (such as this past crop year). Aflatoxin is typically found by inspecting at least 10 ears in several different locations within a field (minimum of 30 ears per field) prior to harvest. Crops that grow in dry areas within a field (such as up on hillsides, or in light, sandy soils) will become the first to exhibit ear mold symptoms. When looking for symptoms of Aflatoxin, peel back the husks and look for an olive-green mold on the ear. These mold spores will appear powdery and may disperse like dust when the ear is pulled back. This mold is most commonly found on the tip of the ear but can be also found at the very base of the ear. One of the ways Co-Alliance tests for Aflatoxin is to crush the corn and examine it under an ultraviolet lamp or black light. If the kernels are infected with Aflatoxin, they glow with a bright yellow-green fluorescent color. If the corn glows, it is subject to a chemical test to help us determine the actual parts per billion (PPB). Our elevators will take any grain within certain acceptable limits (between 12 PPB and 20 PPB) depending on the location and the intended market for the corn. Of course, the best way to manage the spread of Aflatoxin is to harvest the fields that are known to have it first (to prevent late season rains from increasing the amount) and separate from healthy fields. Then once out of the field, corn must be dried below 15 percent to prevent further fungal growth and more mycotoxin production. If you should encounter an issue now that we are already into harvest, please know we are here to work with you. * Support materials provided by Purdue Extension Office.
Aflatoxin & Insurance
ignore the rumors ask the questions
According to our Scircleville Grain Originator Nicole Strazzabosco, there are many rumors and unanswered questions floating around about how to handle signs of Aflatoxin with your crop insurance.
“First and foremost, whenever in doubt about anything with your crop insurance, contact your agent,” she advises. “Each insurance company is slightly different, so start asking questions.” There is a clause in crop insurance coverage that covers Aflatoxin. Some farmers have been told that they must have all their fields checked before they harvest, but according to crop insurance experts, this is not the case. If you have low yields from (undetected) Aflatoxin, the crops are protected under a quality adjustment. Another myth: if you find Aflatoxin in your field you must have an adjustor come out prior to harvesting that field. Not exactly, according to Nicole. Growers can leave a strip in the field (1 strip for the first 10 acres, then 1 per 40 acres after that). The adjustor can also pick up samples from the elevator, or take samples from the truck or combine if the corn was shelled. “The important thing is to call your insurance agent as soon as you believe that you may have an issue,” she reiterates. The agent will have an adjustor contact you, and make arrangements as to what he would like you to do. Remember: the interpretation of the USDA’s rules of dealing with Aflatoxin are interpreted differently by different insurance companies. But one thing remains universal, the grain must be tested before put into storage otherwise no additional benefit for Aflatoxin will be paid.
coming off a drought year, no one is better positioned to deliver
A 400% increase in the last five years... we thank our customers for the opportunity to earn their seed business. If you do not currently purchase Co-Alliance seed, please consider what our team can offer you.
Yuck. Need Propane?
Choose Your Fuel Discount
save!
As a Co-Alliance home energy customer, you can qualify for Keep Full, Customer Tank, Cash and Summer Fill discounts. It’s easy! Plus, get 50 gallons of free propane with our Refer-A-Friend program. This offer is unlimited, and you can learn more about it from your energy professional.
On the Lookout for Aflatoxin
everything you need Determined to Lead No one delivers more Asgrow and DEKALB branded seed in this trade area than Co-Alliance. We’re growing for one reason: our customers know that no one is more committed to matching the right seed with the right programs to help local growers succeed. Every seed purchase is delivered to you with more... customized recommendations dedicated seed-focused professionals investments in regional seed hubs the latest treatments/RIB expertise the experience of the area’s VRT leader closer range aerial imagery and sampling Technology Solutions and proprietary programs significant early order prepay discounts and incentives new local weather station investments Find out more! Contact your area Seed Professional.
Qualifying purchases earn you and your guest a luxurious getaway to Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa...
Reap the
REWARDS http://www.dreamsresorts.com/drerc/guest-rooms.html Prepay to achieve great savings:
Oct 15, 2012: Nov 15, 2012: Dec 14, 2012: Jan 10, 2013: Feb 15, 2013:
9% discount offer 8% discount offer 7% discount offer 6% discount offer 3% discount offer
Plus, John Deere financing and 0% discounts are available to you. Visit with your Seed Professional!
Get Engaged! Attend Your Owners’ Meeting. Please make note of the Co-op Annual Meeting in your area. We will be honored to present the business results from 2012, and important updates, as well as patronage checks to our membership. Your involvement is critical! Thank you.
LaPorte County Co-op – Jan 10 Midland Co-op – Jan 15 IMPACT Cooperative – Jan 16 Frontier Co-op – Jan 17 Excel Co-op – Jan 18
The fungus Aspergillus flavus causes Aspergillus ear rot. This fungus produces a mycotoxin known as Aflatoxin, which is a mold on the inside of the diseased corn kernels. This type of ear rot thrives during hot, dry years where there is excess stress on crops (such as this past crop year). Aflatoxin is typically found by inspecting at least 10 ears in several different locations within a field (minimum of 30 ears per field) prior to harvest. Crops that grow in dry areas within a field (such as up on hillsides, or in light, sandy soils) will become the first to exhibit ear mold symptoms. When looking for symptoms of Aflatoxin, peel back the husks and look for an olive-green mold on the ear. These mold spores will appear powdery and may disperse like dust when the ear is pulled back. This mold is most commonly found on the tip of the ear but can be also found at the very base of the ear. One of the ways Co-Alliance tests for Aflatoxin is to crush the corn and examine it under an ultraviolet lamp or black light. If the kernels are infected with Aflatoxin, they glow with a bright yellow-green fluorescent color. If the corn glows, it is subject to a chemical test to help us determine the actual parts per billion (PPB). Our elevators will take any grain within certain acceptable limits (between 12 PPB and 20 PPB) depending on the location and the intended market for the corn. Of course, the best way to manage the spread of Aflatoxin is to harvest the fields that are known to have it first (to prevent late season rains from increasing the amount) and separate from healthy fields. Then once out of the field, corn must be dried below 15 percent to prevent further fungal growth and more mycotoxin production. If you should encounter an issue now that we are already into harvest, please know we are here to work with you. * Support materials provided by Purdue Extension Office.
Aflatoxin & Insurance
ignore the rumors ask the questions
According to our Scircleville Grain Originator Nicole Strazzabosco, there are many rumors and unanswered questions floating around about how to handle signs of Aflatoxin with your crop insurance.
“First and foremost, whenever in doubt about anything with your crop insurance, contact your agent,” she advises. “Each insurance company is slightly different, so start asking questions.” There is a clause in crop insurance coverage that covers Aflatoxin. Some farmers have been told that they must have all their fields checked before they harvest, but according to crop insurance experts, this is not the case. If you have low yields from (undetected) Aflatoxin, the crops are protected under a quality adjustment. Another myth: if you find Aflatoxin in your field you must have an adjustor come out prior to harvesting that field. Not exactly, according to Nicole. Growers can leave a strip in the field (1 strip for the first 10 acres, then 1 per 40 acres after that). The adjustor can also pick up samples from the elevator, or take samples from the truck or combine if the corn was shelled. “The important thing is to call your insurance agent as soon as you believe that you may have an issue,” she reiterates. The agent will have an adjustor contact you, and make arrangements as to what he would like you to do. Remember: the interpretation of the USDA’s rules of dealing with Aflatoxin are interpreted differently by different insurance companies. But one thing remains universal, the grain must be tested before put into storage otherwise no additional benefit for Aflatoxin will be paid.
The Intern Class 2012 has a bright future in ag!
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Fall 2012 Delivering solutions for a brighter future.
solutions in action
Investing in the Future I have always believed that one of the best investments your co-op can make is in the education of local students who plan to go into the field of agriculture. It has been our pleasure to award more than $100,000 in the last five years... to children and grandchildren of our co-op members. This fall, the 22 deserving scholarship award recipients heading to campus were:
Simply Good to Give Back The goal of Lennard Ag’s Grow To Give program is to provide a million servings of nutritious potatoes to local residents in need. Grow To Give, started by the Lennard family farm (based in Sturgis, Michigan) distributes potatoes to food pantries throughout the middle United States. A full 100% of the produce grown is donated, and Co-Alliance LLP has been honored to donate some of the required input materials needed to help make the program possible. In fact, this year, Co-Alliance is being recognized by regional co-op CHS with a Circle of Success Award which honors community involvement. Co-Alliance Schoolcraft Manager Kent Feldman appreciates the Grow To Give campaign because it aligns with the Co-Alliance “When we core philosophy of giving back close to learned of home. “Plus the opportunity to showcase this program, how the Lennards produce millions of we knew we pounds of potatoes on 40 acres of land is wanted to be a testament to the efficiency and profesa part of it.” sionalism of today’s farmer,” says Kent. -- Kevin A. Still The Grow to Give project is a winner for so many reasons. It is simply putting
potato power nutrition in the hands of those who need it most. Potatoes are easy to prepare and versatile. They’re rich in complex carbohydrates that can supply energy, with about 5 grams of fiber, and a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. Potatoes actually contain more potassium than any other fresh vegetable in the produce department - even more than bananas. Sounds like you can’t go wrong when you put a potato on your plate. Co-Alliance believes you also can’t go wrong when you help put a healthy, nutritious potato on someone else’s plate, too. “When we learned of this program, we knew we wanted to be a part of it,” says CEO Kevin A. Still. Congratulations to Co-Alliance customer (and Grow To Give partner) Lennard Ag on the success of this program! Want to know more? Visit www.lennardag.com.
Baily Altman, Frontier High School Zack Anderson, Miami Trace High School Kaitlyn Arnold, Cloverdale High School Armenda Boyer, Clinton Central High School Richard Burns, Carroll High School Mikayla Conrad, Westfall High School Sarah Garst, Western Boone High School Jordan Goodwin, South Central High School Chad Griffin, Carroll High School Alexandra Henderson, TriCentral High School Holly Hopkins, Turkey Run High School Kyle Horlacher, Clinton Prairie High School Matthew Kincaid, Brownsburg High School Michaela Long, Turkey Run High School Cameron Mann, Cloverdale High School Victoria Mills, Southmont High School Will Morgan, Frontier High School Skyler Pardue, Owen Valley High School Paige Pearl, Harrison High School Emily Pucel, Oregon Davis High School Emily Ratliff, Miami Trace High School Nolan Sampson, South Central High School
educational
“priceless”
hands on
“invaluable information that will help me”
in the field
“the best internship I have ever had”
hard work
Another program we are especially pleased to offer is the internship opportunity. The students who signed on for 2012 worked extremely hard and proved that they are up to the challenges of a career in the ag industry. Brian Butchbaker, Lyle Burkhalter, Casey Colbert, Ross Deardorff, Cody DeBoeuf, Emily Dean, Sierra Gearhart, Erin Goode, Derek Hitch, Heidi Huff, Jay Jones, Justin Lambert and Geran Shaw completed their programs with excellent reviews. Please encourage your college-age students to apply for an Internship in 2013. Details will be posted in October on our website. I wish you and your family the best this Harvest Season,
Interested in the program? The scholarship application is made available to high school guidance counselors in November, and is posted on our website on January 1. Co-Alliance LLP is a farmer-owned supply and marketing operation representing a partnership of area cooperative businesses. Our purpose is to deliver innovative solutions every day in the areas of energy, agronomy, grain marketing, and swine and animal nutrition. We invite you to grow with us.
