Fall 2015 - Allied Ag.
get there overnight, although we are making great strides in seed to soil, with the right fertility and crop protection products stacked with the right traits.
Report MANAGER’S
GENE ERPELDING Chief Executive Officer
At Allied, we look for ways to bring value to the farm. Burning premium fuels, planting the best genetics and harvesting the highest yielding plants with the best quality is what makes your farming operation a success. None of this is successful if we do not perform every step of the way, from planting to harvest, working with each of you. This year we upgraded our fuel delivery trucks to sync with our accounting system to provide automated delivery. Upon receiving your order, we put it into the system that immediately sends a message to the driver of the order. This message contains the details of when and where to make that delivery. This cuts down on time and risk of error, plus it gives us a tracing of all orders and lets us measure our performance at the end of each day. All supported by the Cenex® branded premium fuels and lubricants that perform well on the farm. Allied Agronomy will be releasing an app through our R7 program, which that allows us to work with you
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on variety selection and crop monitoring via satellite, with field scouts to help you manage the crop daily throughout the growing season. Our goal is to be there for you and work with you in variety selection, fertility needs and crop protection from April through September to protect and monitor your crop throughout the growing season. Monsanto has invested heavily in technology with the purchase of Climate Corp. and their research providing genetic improvements year over year in corn and soybean production. Others are working hard as well, yet Monsanto has taken the lead with WinField® in matching genetics to soils for increased yield. We have selected the right partners in our business to bring success to your farming operation. WinField® has worked with us, training and developing our sales force on new genetics, crop protection products and data from the answer plots to be the lead in the right selection of seeds to fit your soil types making sure we are a strong leader in bringing the best yielding variety to every acre you farm. The system will not
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There is no time to rest as we compare yield results to satellite imagery received throughout the growing season, and match it up to soil variations that will write the maps for next year’s field work. There is no better time than now to sit down with one of our agronomist and review last year’s results as you plan for 2016.
wheat this year as markets have become more of a domestic play with exports down from previous years. Work with Sara and Dusty in Barlow, Cameron and Abby in Ypsilanti or just give Brian a call to work with you in marketing your crops. Brian brings market savvy to Allied. Let us work with you on all your grain marketing needs. Be it energy, grain or agronomy Allied is here to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. We will invest in plants, equipment and services to support and improve what we can bring to the farm for you!
Allied Grain was geared up to handle a big harvest. Beans came off dry, corn was low in moisture and required little drying which allowed some savings to you as we all deal with depressed commodity prices. Allied will compete well for your corn, soybeans and
“Be it energy, grain or agronomy Allied is here to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.”
“At Allied, we look for ways to bring value to the farm.”
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PRESIDENT’S
Reports With another growing season in the books, it is again time to turn our attention to the year to come and how we can begin preparing for 2016. Here at Allied Agronomy, we make it our job to constantly stay on top of area growers when it comes to relaying the importance of proper crop management. Now that harvest is complete and the crop is off the field; we encourage farmers to start thinking about contacting their local Allied agronomist to schedule soil sampling for their fields. Soil sampling is a great way for our agronomists to better understand the soil conditions in your field in order to make better seeding and fertilizer recommendations based on the nutrient results. Along with soil testing, more recent technology growers are looking into involved variable rate applications associated with precision farming practices. The combination of higher input prices and lower commodity prices is cause for concern for farmers’ profit margins. Variable rate application is popular in that this technology allows growers to better pinpoint the areas in their fields that may or may not require as much attention in the form of inputs. From seeding and fertilizing to chemical spraying, variable rate technology is one tool that can allow a grower to maximize their inputs by focusing on the areas that need attention, and reducing in areas that traditionally underperform. Of course there are many variables to consider when it comes to variable rate technology and the staff at Allied Agronomy welcome any questions growers may have. Our agronomists are always ready to assist farmers throughout our region. They are trained to provide analysis and recommendations when needed. One example is the assistance our team provides in the form of crop scouting. Often growers are too busy during the growing season to find the time to properly scout their fields. Why not partner with a trained Allied agronomist who specializes in crop scouting? Some of the most likely yield killers are weeds,
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disease and pests. Keeping a vigilant eye out for these reoccurring problems is critical for maintaining stronger yields throughout the growing season. Timing is critical and having the right eyes on your fields at the right time can make all the difference come harvest. Let our team help you make the most from your crop in 2016 with field scouting from Allied Agronomy. Another issue many farmers deal with during times of tighter profit margins is the decision to cut corners or completely forgo product use in their fields as the growing season unfolds. At Allied Agronomy, we understand the need to want to save on inputs, yet research and time have shown this method, while a short-term benefit, does not result in positive longterm results. Time and testing have continuously shown that achieving maximum yield is the direct result of constant attention to that crop. From seeding and fertilizing, to pre and post emergent spraying throughout the life of the plant, it all adds up to allow for the best possible result. Of course Mother Nature always has the final say in how things shape up, but skimping on input management can affect your end result. Again, we want farmers to work with our agronomists at Allied Agronomy to set up a game plan they can feel comfortable with. This allows them the opportunity to utilize their inputs properly for the best chance at success! Here at Allied Agronomy we could not be prouder of the team we have in place. Our hats are off to the many talented individuals who, year after year, go above and beyond both for the customer and their fellow team members. Through continued training, we strive to provide solid advice to our patrons, and we thank them for their continued support. Our goal is to be your point of contact for everything agronomy as we move towards 2016!
Strong leadership makes for a disciplined culture in a driven company. Here at Allied Energy we remain positioned to meet the needs of area producers, thanks in part to the combined efforts of both our board and management team. Forward thinking by our board allows the cooperative the ability to prepare better for future conditions and react accordingly for the greater good. Examples of this include, staying on top of the latest technology available, as well as the most effective services we provide. On the ground level, management remains receptive to the ever-changing needs of our member producers. We understand that by listening, we can better provide the services that are most important to our customers. Another sign of continued strength is the ability our cooperative has to return something to our members in the form of patronage dividends. These dividends build loyalty as a value-added bonus to producers who utilize our services. If we can continue to compete and fulfill the needs of customers in an even playing field while still offering dividends after all is said and done, then we know our business model remains sound. However, our goal first and foremost is to compete with anyone before dividends, with dividends being seen as a bonus.
Allied Energy continues to provide the right products and services to allow our patrons the best opportunity for success. We are growing together with our customers through continued efforts to adapt and stay on the cutting edge of technologies within our industry. Every year we move forward, growing our energy services to accommodate our producers. These actions are another example of the cooperative’s forward thinking model to keep us a viable provider well into the future. Being a part of Allied Energy’s leadership is a privilege. We are proud to help guide our cooperative through the ups and downs in agriculture. We love the challenge and know it is easy to navigate in good times. However, it is how we respond during the difficult times that truly define our effectiveness. If we are there for our customers no matter the situation, then we’ve done our job. Our continued success depends on the support and communication we receive from you, the patron. We invite you to ask questions and voice any and all concerns so that we can work to address them in a productive manner. Together, we can make Allied a success, both today and well into the future.
JAY MATHERN Energy Board President
“Strong leadership makes for a disciplined culture in a driven company.”
KURT BRANDENBURG Agronomy Board President
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GM Report I hope that everyone is doing well. I look forward to my new role as the General Manager with Allied Energy. At Allied, we appreciate all of our customers, and the business that we receive from each and every one of you. We look forward to continuing business with all of you, and growing with you as well. As a manager, I will strive to do what is best for Allied, and you as the customer. We are looking at making some changes to our equipment in the service shop in the near future. One big piece of equipment we are looking to upgrade is our truck tire balancer for both semi tires and small tires. We have made some much needed improvements to the c-store by adding Champs Chicken®, which provides customers with fresh chicken, chicken tenders, gizzards and a variety of side dishes. You can also place orders to go, and make a tasty and convenient family meal at a great price. The hours that Champs Chicken® will be available are 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and orders to go must be ordered by 5:30 p.m. Come in and check out the remodel that we have done to the kitchen. The c-store will also be adding items when the Napa store is closed at night, and we will be carrying more trucker accessories and supplies. At our location in Kulm, we are looking for ways to better serve the customer, and improve on our
Freshly breaded right here!
customer service. I will be working with that crew in the upcoming months to help improve this location. Allied has also decided to offer a few more food items at this location. We are currently offering frozen pizzas and deli sandwiches, and we will be adding some cold chicken and a variety of other cold deli items. Another item that we will be adding is bagged ice, with an ice machine coming soon. Ypsilanti continues to be a solid addition to Allied Energy. Our customer service is really strong, and we will be improving our bulk plant so we can have more fuel and gas on hand. Allied Agronomy has hired an agronomist with a lot experience for the Ypsilanti location. In addition to the new agronomist, we will continue to have our energy salesman to help serve the rest of our customers as well. All in all, I just want to say thank you for your business. I look forward to the continued growth with our customer base. I hope you all have a great day. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 701-840-1628.
JAMES THORTON Energy General Manager
Snacks include: 1 SMALL SIDE
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2 Chicken Tenders
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3 Chicken Tenders
Meals include:
2 SMALL SIDES & BISCUIT
Snack $6.29 580-1040 cal Meal $8.29 970-1740 cal
Snack $5.29 430-890 cal Meal $7.29 820-1590 cal
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Large
$1.89 $5.59
Mac & Cheese
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Tender ‘n Fish
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130 / 380 cal
6 Chicken Dippers
Snack $5.79 510-970 cal Meal $7.79 900-1670 cal
Snack $4.99 400-860 cal Meal $6.99 790-1560 cal
Mashed Potatoes 190 / 530 cal
Green Beans 80 / 250 cal
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1 pc. Fish Fillet
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Livers or Gizzards
Snack $4.99 360-820 cal Meal $6.99 750-1520 cal
Snack $4.99 760-1300 cal Meal $6.99 1150-2000 cal
Sweet Corn 180 / 530 cal
Cinnamon Apples 160 / 490 cal
4 pc. 12 pc.
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4 Party Wings Snack $6.29 160-670 cal Meal $8.29 550-1370 cal
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Dipper Bowl
Potato Wedges 200 / 600 cal
Entree Only $6.69 860 cal 8 pc. 24 pc.
Sides included in bowl. No additional.
Hushpuppies 390 / 1160 cal
add Gravy or Biscuit 89¢ each
White, Dark, or Mixed
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(1 Breast Max)
6 pc. Shrimp Snack $6.99 610-1070 cal Meal $8.99 1000-1770 cal
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2 pc. Chicken Snack $6.29 520-1620 cal Meal $8.29 910-2320 cal
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Sample Fuel Tanks
Before Winter Sets In Properly sampling fuel tanks is essential to protecting your diesel equipment investment. It’s a good idea to sample your tanks at this time of year so that you can take care of any moisture and contaminant issues before the falling temperatures cause major disruptions. With the CHS Fuel Testing Kits, you’ll receive a valuable lab report that outlines any fuel quality issues, and provides problem-solving advice. The reason we recommend using a tank sampler kit with a portable hand-operated vacuum suction device is because this method collects more accurate samples than using a water-finding paste. We offer troublefree kits that are designed to help prevent spills, and will work on any size vehicle, underground or aboveground tanks.
When pulling a sample, remember that the majority of contaminants settle at the bottom of the tank, so it’s crucial that you pull samples from the bottom. Also, be sure to thoroughly clean and dry the jar and hose after each sample is taken. As you gear up for winter, please contact us to order kits, or request help with fuel sampling. To learn more about fuel sampling and tank maintenance, give Eric Watne a call at 701-320-2871 or James Thornton at 701-840-1628.
ERIC WATNE Certified Energy Specialist
“We offer trouble-free kits that are designed to help prevent spills,and will work on any size vehicle, underground or above-ground tanks.”
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Dekalb and Asgrow Products I recently moved back to my Grandpa Frank’s farm in Edgeley after being on an extended vacation from the town for about 17 years. My first job right out of college was in Westhope, North Dakota where I needed to learn everything about canola and sunflowers. After a short stint there, I moved to Oakes, North Dakota where I learned about irrigation, corn, beans and blow sand. After several years, I got lucky and married Erica. We moved to Molokai, Hawaii where I took a job with Monsanto as an operations supervisor. I was responsible for the prefoundation corn parent seed, self pollination, purity, trait segregation and foundation handoffs. Reluctantly, my wife allowed me to move back to the mainland to start selling seed and farming again. My point in all of this is that I have had to continuously learn new things. I was made to be able to adapt to different and changing environments, and I have to find the best tactics that will keep me in the game. I want to list a few tactics that I think will help keep growers in the game. First and foremost, find a provider that brings you value. The Allied Agronomy team is one of the best that I have worked with as a district sales manager and as a grower. They have elite products, great sales and service and because they are a local cooperative, it allows the patrons to have a voice. Second, cheaper isn’t always better. In a low margin year it is easy to look at cheaper options, but most of the time you get what you pay for. This year we are seeing really good results with our key Dekalb and Asgrow products. If you do a little math it is easy to see that you are getting a better return on your investment. Your local agronomist will have plot data as well as local side-by-side results. Last, there is new technology coming down the pipeline all the time, which can increase the profitability and efficiency of your farm. Two
new products that I believe are game changers are Roundup Ready® XtendTM beans and the Climate FieldviewTM platform. Roundup Ready® XtendTM beans are soybeans that are tolerant to dicamba which will help us control the tough weeds, such as kochia and waterhemp, that we are starting to see in our corn and bean rotations. Pending China’s approval, there will be a limited supply of XtendTM soybeans for next spring, so talk to your Allied Agronomy salesperson for more details. Climate Fieldview ProTM will provide field level weather, field scouting platform, data connectivity to track planting and harvest on an easy-to-use map, field health advisor satellite map to warn you about problems in your field, nitrogen advisor that will provide accurate recommendations for nitrogen application amounts and timing and it also allows you to manually create variable rate scripts on your field. The best part is that it can all be done from your iPad. It allows you to easily email your maps and summaries to your local agronomist for advice and recommendations. I want to thank you all for your business. For those not using Dekalb or Asgrow products, I would love the opportunity to prove to you that we can increase your bottom line. Have an enjoyable and safe harvest.
MIKE SCHLOSSER
Asgrow and Dekalb District Sales Manager
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GM Report As we close another chapter of agriculture in 2015, we look back and try to sum up the roller coaster ride that was this year. We begin to look at what kind of ride Mother Nature has in store for us next year. There are many questions surrounding 2015. Some of those questions vary based on the geography we provide services in. What marketing opportunities will we see for 2016? Last year I worked my ground, should I this year? What variety or hybrid is best placed here? Why did this happen here and not there? There are so many questions and variables when it comes to agriculture. It makes it challenging and sometimes downright frustrating knowing what or how to plan from year to year. Each year is different and within that year each territory is different. To top it all off, no two fields are the same. With the current depressed markets and the multiple variables of farming, we know we need proven performing products that give us the best value to maximize our return on investment. Allied Agronomy is very fortunate and proud to offer some consistent, proven performing products. Sometimes it is difficult to swing for the fence and hit a homerun every time in agriculture given the variables we are challenged with in any given year, but what has proven, consistent performance and provides the best value to each patron can be strategically planned for. Planning and trying to eliminate a few of the unknown variables allows us to maximize yield and your return. Our agronomy staff has access to tools that can aid in product selection and placement to help you be the most successful. While cheaper seems to be on the forefront of product selection, I worry what ramifications of cheaper in the long run really saves us.
Does it end up costing us? While everything seems to have a different price associated with it, there is also a different value accompanying that price and product. Allied knows product selection can be challenging. However, our team feels we are fortunate to be able to offer products that have the best overall chance of providing you the largest return on your investment. Even though these product lines may not always be the cheapest option up front, we hope these products and our staff can bring you the best value available in any given market place. We tie together our dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable staff with the product lines and experienced representatives that support those products to ensure success. Allied Agronomy looks forward to and hopes to earn the opportunity to showcase what these products can do again in 2016, in order to provide you the strongest profit potential. All of us at Allied Agronomy want to say a sincere thank you to each and every one of our patrons. We appreciate the trust and confidence you place in Allied and our team of employees. Again, if there is any way we can help your operation or improve services offered, please don’t hesitate to stop in or call and schedule a time to come up with a plan for your future success.
JARED NITSCHKE General Manager Southern Territory
New Employee Spotlight Q: What is your position and when did you start?
A: “The most exciting thing about my new career is getting to know new growers and learning about their farming operations and specific needs. I also really enjoy working with the team here at Allied.”
DANA GRAMLOW Location Manager/Sales Agronomist
A: “I started at Allied on September 16th, 2015. I was hired as the Location Manager/ Sales Agronomist for Allied Agronomy in Ypsilanti.”
Q: What are you most excited about in your new career?
A: “I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Some of my favorite activities are hunting, fishing, camping and going to NDSU Bison football games.”
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Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?
Q: Tell us about your professional background prior to starting at Allied.
A: “I began working in the grain department at Fullerton Farmers Elevator in February 1985. I worked in that position for about 14 years, until April 1999.Then became the Agronomy Manager there and held that position until September 2015 when I started at Allied.”
Q: Tell us a little about your family.
A: “My family and I live in Oakes, North Dakota. I have four adult children Phil, Bridget, Lucas and Steph, as well as my nine year old daughter, Kate. She is a third grader at Oakes Elementary. I also have five grandchildren.”
A Letter from your Allied Grain General Manager
Marketing Strategy for 2016
I would like to thank all of our patrons for their continued support and loyalty. I would also like to thank all of our employees for their hard work and dedication to Allied.
We offer different options for marketing your grain. The market trades all but four hours of every day. No one is able to be awake for every tick of the trading hours. This is where target offers come in. You tell us what quantity and price you want for your grain and we watch the market for you. When your desired price matches that of the trade, you are either sent a check for your grain that is in the elevator, or a purchase contract to haul in those bushels. The nice thing about this is that you can be in the field, in the barn or on vacation and your offer is still good. There is no need to watch the market every minute of every day.
We have upgraded two conveyors in Barlow this summer. Our annex conveyor was in tough shape, so we replaced the 10,000 bushel per hour conveyor with one that can handle 20,000 bushels per hour. This should aid us in more quickly loading railcars and dumping trucks. We also replaced our back pit conveyor, increasing its capacity from 10,000 bushels per hour to 17,000 bushel per hour. The change should make it easier for us to handle two commodities at a time. At Ypsilanti we have added a pneumatic probe and a new moisture tester to help us accurately grade and segregate commodities.
With harvest 2015 wrapping up, or finished for some, it’s time to start looking ahead at the marketing months and planning for 2016. We are willing to sit down with you and develop a marketing plan that best suits your needs. You may be wondering how we can help you with this. First off, we are willing to listen to what works for you. Maybe you need help hauling your grain from the farm to the elevator, and we can help with that. We have a fleet of trucks available to us to help move your commodities to the elevator. For more information, please give us a call. We are willing to work with you on some quality issues, if you let us know beforehand. It works best if you can bring us a sample of the grain that you want to bring into the elevator. That way we can find the best possible bid for your grain. With the differences we saw in wheat this year, it is very important that you know what grade and quality you have in your bins before hauling. We are willing to help you find the best market for your grain.
One thing we want to make everyone aware of is that we have bids posted on our bid sheets delivered directly into Dakota Spirit AgEnergy in Spiritwood, North Dakota. If this is something that you are interested in, please give us a call. As always, we are thankful for your continued business and look forward to working with you in the future.
SARA HINRICHS Assistant Manager/Merchandiser
For the marketing aspect of our business, our staff is ready and willing to work with you on different marketing strategies. In Barlow, call or stop in and visit with Sara or Dusty. In Ypsilanti, I would like to congratulate Cameron Hoffland and Abbey Fick on their new position as Location Manager and Grain Merchandiser respectively. We will all be working as a team to give you the best service we can. As a part those services, we will also be doing direct ship and picked up on the farm bids into Dakota Spirit AgEnergy and other processors in the area. For those of you with Spring Wheat, we have access to two mills looking for 13, 13.5 and 14 protein wheat. We can also find 15 protein bids as well. Give us a
call or drop by with a sample and we will find the market to fit your protein. We may also have direct ship opportunities on soybeans as well this year. I hope to be very competitive on all the commodities we handle. With Spring Wheat I would use the futures carry and wait for the basis to come to us. On soybeans we need to pay close attention to the South American crop, as they increased acreage by four percent this year. The traders are saying we will only have three or four months of exports before importers switch back to South American product. Corn has rallied from its lows and I am hoping local ethanol plants will help keep our basis at fair levels. We will also need to pay very close attention to our corn basis. The bins are full and the producers are hanging on tight, which should lead to some basis appreciation. On the other hand, if the futures rally and we start seeing producer sales pick up, basis levels may become volatile due to limited export opportunities. I am currently dividing my time between Barlow and Ypsilanti. I don’t have a set schedule as of right now so if anyone needs anything, I can usually arrange to be at either office on a particular day. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!
BRIAN KLEIN General Manager, Allied Grain
“We are willing to help you find the best market for your grain.”
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At Allied, we look for ways to bring value to the farm. Burning premium fuels, planting the best genetics and harvesting the highest yielding plants with the best quality is what makes your farming operation a success. None of this is successful if we do not perform every step of the way, from planting to harvest, working with each of you. This year we upgraded our fuel delivery trucks to sync with our accounting system to provide automated delivery. Upon receiving your order, we put it into the system that immediately sends a message to the driver of the order. This message contains the details of when and where to make that delivery. This cuts down on time and risk of error, plus it gives us a tracing of all orders and lets us measure our performance at the end of each day. All supported by the Cenex® branded premium fuels and lubricants that perform well on the farm. Allied Agronomy will be releasing an app through our R7 program, which that allows us to work with you
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on variety selection and crop monitoring via satellite, with field scouts to help you manage the crop daily throughout the growing season. Our goal is to be there for you and work with you in variety selection, fertility needs and crop protection from April through September to protect and monitor your crop throughout the growing season. Monsanto has invested heavily in technology with the purchase of Climate Corp. and their research providing genetic improvements year over year in corn and soybean production. Others are working hard as well, yet Monsanto has taken the lead with WinField® in matching genetics to soils for increased yield. We have selected the right partners in our business to bring success to your farming operation. WinField® has worked with us, training and developing our sales force on new genetics, crop protection products and data from the answer plots to be the lead in the right selection of seeds to fit your soil types making sure we are a strong leader in bringing the best yielding variety to every acre you farm. The system will not
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There is no time to rest as we compare yield results to satellite imagery received throughout the growing season, and match it up to soil variations that will write the maps for next year’s field work. There is no better time than now to sit down with one of our agronomist and review last year’s results as you plan for 2016.
wheat this year as markets have become more of a domestic play with exports down from previous years. Work with Sara and Dusty in Barlow, Cameron and Abby in Ypsilanti or just give Brian a call to work with you in marketing your crops. Brian brings market savvy to Allied. Let us work with you on all your grain marketing needs. Be it energy, grain or agronomy Allied is here to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. We will invest in plants, equipment and services to support and improve what we can bring to the farm for you!
Allied Grain was geared up to handle a big harvest. Beans came off dry, corn was low in moisture and required little drying which allowed some savings to you as we all deal with depressed commodity prices. Allied will compete well for your corn, soybeans and
“Be it energy, grain or agronomy Allied is here to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.”
“At Allied, we look for ways to bring value to the farm.”
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PRESIDENT’S
Reports With another growing season in the books, it is again time to turn our attention to the year to come and how we can begin preparing for 2016. Here at Allied Agronomy, we make it our job to constantly stay on top of area growers when it comes to relaying the importance of proper crop management. Now that harvest is complete and the crop is off the field; we encourage farmers to start thinking about contacting their local Allied agronomist to schedule soil sampling for their fields. Soil sampling is a great way for our agronomists to better understand the soil conditions in your field in order to make better seeding and fertilizer recommendations based on the nutrient results. Along with soil testing, more recent technology growers are looking into involved variable rate applications associated with precision farming practices. The combination of higher input prices and lower commodity prices is cause for concern for farmers’ profit margins. Variable rate application is popular in that this technology allows growers to better pinpoint the areas in their fields that may or may not require as much attention in the form of inputs. From seeding and fertilizing to chemical spraying, variable rate technology is one tool that can allow a grower to maximize their inputs by focusing on the areas that need attention, and reducing in areas that traditionally underperform. Of course there are many variables to consider when it comes to variable rate technology and the staff at Allied Agronomy welcome any questions growers may have. Our agronomists are always ready to assist farmers throughout our region. They are trained to provide analysis and recommendations when needed. One example is the assistance our team provides in the form of crop scouting. Often growers are too busy during the growing season to find the time to properly scout their fields. Why not partner with a trained Allied agronomist who specializes in crop scouting? Some of the most likely yield killers are weeds,
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disease and pests. Keeping a vigilant eye out for these reoccurring problems is critical for maintaining stronger yields throughout the growing season. Timing is critical and having the right eyes on your fields at the right time can make all the difference come harvest. Let our team help you make the most from your crop in 2016 with field scouting from Allied Agronomy. Another issue many farmers deal with during times of tighter profit margins is the decision to cut corners or completely forgo product use in their fields as the growing season unfolds. At Allied Agronomy, we understand the need to want to save on inputs, yet research and time have shown this method, while a short-term benefit, does not result in positive longterm results. Time and testing have continuously shown that achieving maximum yield is the direct result of constant attention to that crop. From seeding and fertilizing, to pre and post emergent spraying throughout the life of the plant, it all adds up to allow for the best possible result. Of course Mother Nature always has the final say in how things shape up, but skimping on input management can affect your end result. Again, we want farmers to work with our agronomists at Allied Agronomy to set up a game plan they can feel comfortable with. This allows them the opportunity to utilize their inputs properly for the best chance at success! Here at Allied Agronomy we could not be prouder of the team we have in place. Our hats are off to the many talented individuals who, year after year, go above and beyond both for the customer and their fellow team members. Through continued training, we strive to provide solid advice to our patrons, and we thank them for their continued support. Our goal is to be your point of contact for everything agronomy as we move towards 2016!
Strong leadership makes for a disciplined culture in a driven company. Here at Allied Energy we remain positioned to meet the needs of area producers, thanks in part to the combined efforts of both our board and management team. Forward thinking by our board allows the cooperative the ability to prepare better for future conditions and react accordingly for the greater good. Examples of this include, staying on top of the latest technology available, as well as the most effective services we provide. On the ground level, management remains receptive to the ever-changing needs of our member producers. We understand that by listening, we can better provide the services that are most important to our customers. Another sign of continued strength is the ability our cooperative has to return something to our members in the form of patronage dividends. These dividends build loyalty as a value-added bonus to producers who utilize our services. If we can continue to compete and fulfill the needs of customers in an even playing field while still offering dividends after all is said and done, then we know our business model remains sound. However, our goal first and foremost is to compete with anyone before dividends, with dividends being seen as a bonus.
Allied Energy continues to provide the right products and services to allow our patrons the best opportunity for success. We are growing together with our customers through continued efforts to adapt and stay on the cutting edge of technologies within our industry. Every year we move forward, growing our energy services to accommodate our producers. These actions are another example of the cooperative’s forward thinking model to keep us a viable provider well into the future. Being a part of Allied Energy’s leadership is a privilege. We are proud to help guide our cooperative through the ups and downs in agriculture. We love the challenge and know it is easy to navigate in good times. However, it is how we respond during the difficult times that truly define our effectiveness. If we are there for our customers no matter the situation, then we’ve done our job. Our continued success depends on the support and communication we receive from you, the patron. We invite you to ask questions and voice any and all concerns so that we can work to address them in a productive manner. Together, we can make Allied a success, both today and well into the future.
JAY MATHERN Energy Board President
“Strong leadership makes for a disciplined culture in a driven company.”
KURT BRANDENBURG Agronomy Board President
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GM Report I hope that everyone is doing well. I look forward to my new role as the General Manager with Allied Energy. At Allied, we appreciate all of our customers, and the business that we receive from each and every one of you. We look forward to continuing business with all of you, and growing with you as well. As a manager, I will strive to do what is best for Allied, and you as the customer. We are looking at making some changes to our equipment in the service shop in the near future. One big piece of equipment we are looking to upgrade is our truck tire balancer for both semi tires and small tires. We have made some much needed improvements to the c-store by adding Champs Chicken®, which provides customers with fresh chicken, chicken tenders, gizzards and a variety of side dishes. You can also place orders to go, and make a tasty and convenient family meal at a great price. The hours that Champs Chicken® will be available are 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and orders to go must be ordered by 5:30 p.m. Come in and check out the remodel that we have done to the kitchen. The c-store will also be adding items when the Napa store is closed at night, and we will be carrying more trucker accessories and supplies. At our location in Kulm, we are looking for ways to better serve the customer, and improve on our
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customer service. I will be working with that crew in the upcoming months to help improve this location. Allied has also decided to offer a few more food items at this location. We are currently offering frozen pizzas and deli sandwiches, and we will be adding some cold chicken and a variety of other cold deli items. Another item that we will be adding is bagged ice, with an ice machine coming soon. Ypsilanti continues to be a solid addition to Allied Energy. Our customer service is really strong, and we will be improving our bulk plant so we can have more fuel and gas on hand. Allied Agronomy has hired an agronomist with a lot experience for the Ypsilanti location. In addition to the new agronomist, we will continue to have our energy salesman to help serve the rest of our customers as well. All in all, I just want to say thank you for your business. I look forward to the continued growth with our customer base. I hope you all have a great day. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 701-840-1628.
JAMES THORTON Energy General Manager
Snacks include: 1 SMALL SIDE
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2 Chicken Tenders
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Meals include:
2 SMALL SIDES & BISCUIT
Snack $6.29 580-1040 cal Meal $8.29 970-1740 cal
Snack $5.29 430-890 cal Meal $7.29 820-1590 cal
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sides
Large
$1.89 $5.59
Mac & Cheese
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Tender ‘n Fish
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130 / 380 cal
6 Chicken Dippers
Snack $5.79 510-970 cal Meal $7.79 900-1670 cal
Snack $4.99 400-860 cal Meal $6.99 790-1560 cal
Mashed Potatoes 190 / 530 cal
Green Beans 80 / 250 cal
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1 pc. Fish Fillet
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Livers or Gizzards
Snack $4.99 360-820 cal Meal $6.99 750-1520 cal
Snack $4.99 760-1300 cal Meal $6.99 1150-2000 cal
Sweet Corn 180 / 530 cal
Cinnamon Apples 160 / 490 cal
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4 Party Wings Snack $6.29 160-670 cal Meal $8.29 550-1370 cal
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Dipper Bowl
Potato Wedges 200 / 600 cal
Entree Only $6.69 860 cal 8 pc. 24 pc.
Sides included in bowl. No additional.
Hushpuppies 390 / 1160 cal
add Gravy or Biscuit 89¢ each
White, Dark, or Mixed
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(1 Breast Max)
6 pc. Shrimp Snack $6.99 610-1070 cal Meal $8.99 1000-1770 cal
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2 pc. Chicken Snack $6.29 520-1620 cal Meal $8.29 910-2320 cal
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Sample Fuel Tanks
Before Winter Sets In Properly sampling fuel tanks is essential to protecting your diesel equipment investment. It’s a good idea to sample your tanks at this time of year so that you can take care of any moisture and contaminant issues before the falling temperatures cause major disruptions. With the CHS Fuel Testing Kits, you’ll receive a valuable lab report that outlines any fuel quality issues, and provides problem-solving advice. The reason we recommend using a tank sampler kit with a portable hand-operated vacuum suction device is because this method collects more accurate samples than using a water-finding paste. We offer troublefree kits that are designed to help prevent spills, and will work on any size vehicle, underground or aboveground tanks.
When pulling a sample, remember that the majority of contaminants settle at the bottom of the tank, so it’s crucial that you pull samples from the bottom. Also, be sure to thoroughly clean and dry the jar and hose after each sample is taken. As you gear up for winter, please contact us to order kits, or request help with fuel sampling. To learn more about fuel sampling and tank maintenance, give Eric Watne a call at 701-320-2871 or James Thornton at 701-840-1628.
ERIC WATNE Certified Energy Specialist
“We offer trouble-free kits that are designed to help prevent spills,and will work on any size vehicle, underground or above-ground tanks.”
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Dekalb and Asgrow Products I recently moved back to my Grandpa Frank’s farm in Edgeley after being on an extended vacation from the town for about 17 years. My first job right out of college was in Westhope, North Dakota where I needed to learn everything about canola and sunflowers. After a short stint there, I moved to Oakes, North Dakota where I learned about irrigation, corn, beans and blow sand. After several years, I got lucky and married Erica. We moved to Molokai, Hawaii where I took a job with Monsanto as an operations supervisor. I was responsible for the prefoundation corn parent seed, self pollination, purity, trait segregation and foundation handoffs. Reluctantly, my wife allowed me to move back to the mainland to start selling seed and farming again. My point in all of this is that I have had to continuously learn new things. I was made to be able to adapt to different and changing environments, and I have to find the best tactics that will keep me in the game. I want to list a few tactics that I think will help keep growers in the game. First and foremost, find a provider that brings you value. The Allied Agronomy team is one of the best that I have worked with as a district sales manager and as a grower. They have elite products, great sales and service and because they are a local cooperative, it allows the patrons to have a voice. Second, cheaper isn’t always better. In a low margin year it is easy to look at cheaper options, but most of the time you get what you pay for. This year we are seeing really good results with our key Dekalb and Asgrow products. If you do a little math it is easy to see that you are getting a better return on your investment. Your local agronomist will have plot data as well as local side-by-side results. Last, there is new technology coming down the pipeline all the time, which can increase the profitability and efficiency of your farm. Two
new products that I believe are game changers are Roundup Ready® XtendTM beans and the Climate FieldviewTM platform. Roundup Ready® XtendTM beans are soybeans that are tolerant to dicamba which will help us control the tough weeds, such as kochia and waterhemp, that we are starting to see in our corn and bean rotations. Pending China’s approval, there will be a limited supply of XtendTM soybeans for next spring, so talk to your Allied Agronomy salesperson for more details. Climate Fieldview ProTM will provide field level weather, field scouting platform, data connectivity to track planting and harvest on an easy-to-use map, field health advisor satellite map to warn you about problems in your field, nitrogen advisor that will provide accurate recommendations for nitrogen application amounts and timing and it also allows you to manually create variable rate scripts on your field. The best part is that it can all be done from your iPad. It allows you to easily email your maps and summaries to your local agronomist for advice and recommendations. I want to thank you all for your business. For those not using Dekalb or Asgrow products, I would love the opportunity to prove to you that we can increase your bottom line. Have an enjoyable and safe harvest.
MIKE SCHLOSSER
Asgrow and Dekalb District Sales Manager
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GM Report As we close another chapter of agriculture in 2015, we look back and try to sum up the roller coaster ride that was this year. We begin to look at what kind of ride Mother Nature has in store for us next year. There are many questions surrounding 2015. Some of those questions vary based on the geography we provide services in. What marketing opportunities will we see for 2016? Last year I worked my ground, should I this year? What variety or hybrid is best placed here? Why did this happen here and not there? There are so many questions and variables when it comes to agriculture. It makes it challenging and sometimes downright frustrating knowing what or how to plan from year to year. Each year is different and within that year each territory is different. To top it all off, no two fields are the same. With the current depressed markets and the multiple variables of farming, we know we need proven performing products that give us the best value to maximize our return on investment. Allied Agronomy is very fortunate and proud to offer some consistent, proven performing products. Sometimes it is difficult to swing for the fence and hit a homerun every time in agriculture given the variables we are challenged with in any given year, but what has proven, consistent performance and provides the best value to each patron can be strategically planned for. Planning and trying to eliminate a few of the unknown variables allows us to maximize yield and your return. Our agronomy staff has access to tools that can aid in product selection and placement to help you be the most successful. While cheaper seems to be on the forefront of product selection, I worry what ramifications of cheaper in the long run really saves us.
Does it end up costing us? While everything seems to have a different price associated with it, there is also a different value accompanying that price and product. Allied knows product selection can be challenging. However, our team feels we are fortunate to be able to offer products that have the best overall chance of providing you the largest return on your investment. Even though these product lines may not always be the cheapest option up front, we hope these products and our staff can bring you the best value available in any given market place. We tie together our dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable staff with the product lines and experienced representatives that support those products to ensure success. Allied Agronomy looks forward to and hopes to earn the opportunity to showcase what these products can do again in 2016, in order to provide you the strongest profit potential. All of us at Allied Agronomy want to say a sincere thank you to each and every one of our patrons. We appreciate the trust and confidence you place in Allied and our team of employees. Again, if there is any way we can help your operation or improve services offered, please don’t hesitate to stop in or call and schedule a time to come up with a plan for your future success.
JARED NITSCHKE General Manager Southern Territory
New Employee Spotlight Q: What is your position and when did you start?
A: “The most exciting thing about my new career is getting to know new growers and learning about their farming operations and specific needs. I also really enjoy working with the team here at Allied.”
DANA GRAMLOW Location Manager/Sales Agronomist
A: “I started at Allied on September 16th, 2015. I was hired as the Location Manager/ Sales Agronomist for Allied Agronomy in Ypsilanti.”
Q: What are you most excited about in your new career?
A: “I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Some of my favorite activities are hunting, fishing, camping and going to NDSU Bison football games.”
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Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?
Q: Tell us about your professional background prior to starting at Allied.
A: “I began working in the grain department at Fullerton Farmers Elevator in February 1985. I worked in that position for about 14 years, until April 1999.Then became the Agronomy Manager there and held that position until September 2015 when I started at Allied.”
Q: Tell us a little about your family.
A: “My family and I live in Oakes, North Dakota. I have four adult children Phil, Bridget, Lucas and Steph, as well as my nine year old daughter, Kate. She is a third grader at Oakes Elementary. I also have five grandchildren.”
A Letter from your Allied Grain General Manager
Marketing Strategy for 2016
I would like to thank all of our patrons for their continued support and loyalty. I would also like to thank all of our employees for their hard work and dedication to Allied.
We offer different options for marketing your grain. The market trades all but four hours of every day. No one is able to be awake for every tick of the trading hours. This is where target offers come in. You tell us what quantity and price you want for your grain and we watch the market for you. When your desired price matches that of the trade, you are either sent a check for your grain that is in the elevator, or a purchase contract to haul in those bushels. The nice thing about this is that you can be in the field, in the barn or on vacation and your offer is still good. There is no need to watch the market every minute of every day.
We have upgraded two conveyors in Barlow this summer. Our annex conveyor was in tough shape, so we replaced the 10,000 bushel per hour conveyor with one that can handle 20,000 bushels per hour. This should aid us in more quickly loading railcars and dumping trucks. We also replaced our back pit conveyor, increasing its capacity from 10,000 bushels per hour to 17,000 bushel per hour. The change should make it easier for us to handle two commodities at a time. At Ypsilanti we have added a pneumatic probe and a new moisture tester to help us accurately grade and segregate commodities.
With harvest 2015 wrapping up, or finished for some, it’s time to start looking ahead at the marketing months and planning for 2016. We are willing to sit down with you and develop a marketing plan that best suits your needs. You may be wondering how we can help you with this. First off, we are willing to listen to what works for you. Maybe you need help hauling your grain from the farm to the elevator, and we can help with that. We have a fleet of trucks available to us to help move your commodities to the elevator. For more information, please give us a call. We are willing to work with you on some quality issues, if you let us know beforehand. It works best if you can bring us a sample of the grain that you want to bring into the elevator. That way we can find the best possible bid for your grain. With the differences we saw in wheat this year, it is very important that you know what grade and quality you have in your bins before hauling. We are willing to help you find the best market for your grain.
One thing we want to make everyone aware of is that we have bids posted on our bid sheets delivered directly into Dakota Spirit AgEnergy in Spiritwood, North Dakota. If this is something that you are interested in, please give us a call. As always, we are thankful for your continued business and look forward to working with you in the future.
SARA HINRICHS Assistant Manager/Merchandiser
For the marketing aspect of our business, our staff is ready and willing to work with you on different marketing strategies. In Barlow, call or stop in and visit with Sara or Dusty. In Ypsilanti, I would like to congratulate Cameron Hoffland and Abbey Fick on their new position as Location Manager and Grain Merchandiser respectively. We will all be working as a team to give you the best service we can. As a part those services, we will also be doing direct ship and picked up on the farm bids into Dakota Spirit AgEnergy and other processors in the area. For those of you with Spring Wheat, we have access to two mills looking for 13, 13.5 and 14 protein wheat. We can also find 15 protein bids as well. Give us a
call or drop by with a sample and we will find the market to fit your protein. We may also have direct ship opportunities on soybeans as well this year. I hope to be very competitive on all the commodities we handle. With Spring Wheat I would use the futures carry and wait for the basis to come to us. On soybeans we need to pay close attention to the South American crop, as they increased acreage by four percent this year. The traders are saying we will only have three or four months of exports before importers switch back to South American product. Corn has rallied from its lows and I am hoping local ethanol plants will help keep our basis at fair levels. We will also need to pay very close attention to our corn basis. The bins are full and the producers are hanging on tight, which should lead to some basis appreciation. On the other hand, if the futures rally and we start seeing producer sales pick up, basis levels may become volatile due to limited export opportunities. I am currently dividing my time between Barlow and Ypsilanti. I don’t have a set schedule as of right now so if anyone needs anything, I can usually arrange to be at either office on a particular day. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!
BRIAN KLEIN General Manager, Allied Grain
“We are willing to help you find the best market for your grain.”
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