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Not the Year for Complacency in Crop Marketing

The August WASDE report injected a little excitement into the soybean market by dropping 2.5 million acres from the soybean crop and adding 2.1 million planted acres to the corn crop. A...

Sep 02, 2025
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Stocking Your Trailer for the Iowa State Fair: Essentials for Success

A well-stocked trailer and sound nutrition plan can make all the difference when it’s time to hit the show ring. Make sure these supplements are in your trailer before heading to ...

Aug 01, 2025
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Thoughts on the Market Ahead of the August USDA Report

With the August USDA report around the corner, could corn yields come in under market expectations—and spark a price reaction? See why this marketing year might mirror last year, ...

Aug 01, 2025
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It’s Go Time! Get Ready to Seed Your Cover Crops

Whether you're aerial seeding or drilling after harvest, now is the time to set up your cover crop planting plan!

Aug 01, 2025
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Grain Dryer Safety

Incorporate grain dryer maintenance prior to harvest in order to avoid costly accidents and setbacks. 

Aug 01, 2025
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Land O’Lakes Matching Grants

Key Cooperative recently presented two Land O'Lakes Matching Grants to local organizations.

Jul 30, 2025
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Rail Loading 101

Recently, we invited a photographer to capture some images that tell the story of how the Key Cooperative team loads a train in Nevada. 

Jul 28, 2025
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Essential Services, Essential Team

Our customers rely on access to propane for hot water, cooking, heating their homes and drying grain. These important functions couldn’t happen without the tireless service our pr...

Jul 24, 2025
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Local Family Takes Over Ownership of the Sully Locker

For over 75 years, Sully, Iowa has been home to a local meat locker. This year, Gideon and Emily Boender took over ownership of the Sully Locker & Market and will continue the ...

Jul 22, 2025
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Put Your Planter Away, But Be Ready to Go for Plant 2026

As another planting season wraps up, now is the time to think ahead—not just to harvest, but all the way to spring 2026. CENTROL believes success in the field starts long bef...

Jul 15, 2025
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Livestock Fly Control With ClariFly Is a Wise Investment

This spring, flies have been a major issue on farms. They can cause a variety of problems and spread diseases. Fortunately, Purina offers an effective feed-through fly control product: ...

Jul 08, 2025
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Hybrid Selection Matters to Your Nitrogen Plan

When putting together your nitrogen plan, add hybrid selection to the list of factors to consider. Each hybrid's Response-to-Nitrogen (RTN) score plays a role in input efficien...

Jun 02, 2025
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Grain Storage Expansion Coming Soon

A new three-million-bushel hoop building will provide additional grain storage at Key's Newton facility. 

Jun 02, 2025
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Keep Your Show Animals on Feed with Key

Alleviate® is your secret to show ring success. See how this supplement benefits multiple species of show stock. 

Jun 02, 2025
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Soil Doesn’t Sleep—Why Should Your Fields?

Fall is the perfect time to set your fields up for a more resilient and productive season ahead—and cover crops are one of the most powerful tools you can use to do just that.

Jun 02, 2025
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What Octane Ratings Really Mean for Your Car

Learn why octane ratings matter for your engine and which octane rating is best for your vehicle.

Jun 02, 2025


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