This is the list of the newly elected board members who will be serving for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.
Roger Gustafson (Paxton) – President
Kenny During (Rantoul)– Vice President
Robert Schmid (Buckley)– Secretary
Cory Roelfs (Rantoul)– Treasurer
Steve Glazik (Paxton)
Dan Kief (Loda)
Jeff McGehee (Onarga)
Brent Neukomm (Cissna Park)
Jim Niewold (Loda)
Mike Otto (Buckley)
Pat Quinlan (Ludlow)
2025 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders will be held:
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
The Cadillac 108 W State St. Paxton, IL
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for registration,
Buffet style dinner from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. (Provided by Luke’s one stop)
Shareholders meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
🌽 Corn Market Update Thursday trade in the corn market was once again quiet today, as a slowdown in exports didn't produce negative headwinds but as there also wasn't anything friendly for traders to sink their teeth into. We've talked about it all week, but if futures are going to break out of their short term sideways pattern, it requires something to change in Monday's report. Should yields come in 3-4 bu/acre lower, we would assume it to be price friendly but not to a huge extent; if yields come in lower than this, we would assume prices close higher, and if yields come in closer to unchanged we would assume prices close lower. From there, it will be safrinha corn weather in Brazil and production prospects in Argentina that drive the trade until the US acreage debate comes into more focus as we get into March.
🌱 Soybean Market Update Bean futures were lower on Thursday as traders have continued to have little new to discus this week outside of Chinese bean buying that isn't a market factor today. Cumulative sales to China as of today's data stand at 6.9 MMTs (this does not include some sales flash data or sales to unknown), which while somewhat disappointing when looked at through the lens of the 12 MMTs that are expected, becomes a much brighter figure when compared to the next largest figure for any other country, which is Mexico at just 3.5 MMTs. The discrepancy highlights the story we tried to tell for weeks as we went through October and November with minimal sales being made to China that the business simply wasn't going to be able to be made up based strictly on the size of the Chinese demand.
🌾 Wheat Market Update Wheat futures closed higher for a second consecutive day on Thursday, as declining crop conditions in the US over the past several weeks and a coming snap of cold weather in the Black Sea region have been enough to produce a slight pop in the market. With funds still short we're not overly sure that this is anything more than position covering at this point, and we assume that any potential dryness related issues pertaining to the US crop will be offset by gains in acreage in either Monday's USDA report of subsequent ones into spring. ... See MoreSee Less
TIME TO BEGIN MARKETING FOR THE 2026 CROP YEAR WITH THE AVERAGE PRICING PROGAM
Why Choose the Average Pricing Program? • Build a solid base for your 2026 crop marketing plan. • Capture seasonal highs: Historically, January through June offers the strongest pricing opportunities. • Flexibility: Commit only 20–35% of an average crop, leaving room for additional marketing. • Take the emotion out of pricing—a great option for landlords. • No enrollment cost. • Extended marketing window: Sell ahead instead of after harvest (19 months vs. 9 months). ________________________________________
Why Choose the Average Pricing Program? • Build a solid base for your 2026 crop marketing plan. • Capture seasonal highs: Historically, January through June offers the strongest pricing opportunities. • Flexibility: Commit only 20–35% of an average crop, leaving room for additional marketing. • Take the emotion out of pricing—a great option for landlords. • No enrollment cost. • Extended marketing window: Sell ahead instead of after harvest (19 months vs. 9 months). ________________________________________ Ludlow Coop’s Average Pricing Program Set Weeks: February 11 – June 24, 2026 • Weekly pricing every Wednesday at noon. • 20 weeks total; final price is the average of all weekly pricings. • Based on December (CZ26) corn futures and November (SX26) bean futures. • Contracts are for Fall 2026 delivery. • Sign-up deadline: Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Contract must be signed and received before start date. ________________________________________ Patron’s Choice Average Pricing Contract Your Choice of Consecutive Weeks • Weekly pricing every Wednesday at noon. • Choose any consecutive weeks between January 14 – August 26, 2026. • Based on CZ26 corn futures and SX26 bean futures. • Contracts are for Fall 2026 delivery. ________________________________________ Ready to Enroll? Contact your settlement location with: • Number of bushels • Chosen dates (for Patron’s Choice) • Delivery location
🌽 Corn Market Update Thursday trade in the corn market was once again quiet today, as a slowdown in exports didn't produce negative headwinds but as there also wasn't anything friendly for traders to sink their teeth into. We've talked about it all week, but if futures are going to break out of their short term sideways pattern, it requires something to change in Monday's report. Should yields come in 3-4 bu/acre lower, we would assume it to be price friendly but not to a huge extent; if yields come in lower than this, we would assume prices close higher, and if yields come in closer to unchanged we would assume prices close lower. From there, it will be safrinha corn weather in Brazil and production prospects in Argentina that drive the trade until the US acreage debate comes into more focus as we get into March.
🌱 Soybean Market Update Bean futures were lower on Thursday as traders have continued to have little new to discus this week outside of Chinese bean buying that isn't a market factor today. Cumulative sales to China as of today's data stand at 6.9 MMTs (this does not include some sales flash data or sales to unknown), which while somewhat disappointing when looked at through the lens of the 12 MMTs that are expected, becomes a much brighter figure when compared to the next largest figure for any other country, which is Mexico at just 3.5 MMTs. The discrepancy highlights the story we tried to tell for weeks as we went through October and November with minimal sales being made to China that the business simply wasn't going to be able to be made up based strictly on the size of the Chinese demand.
🌾 Wheat Market Update Wheat futures closed higher for a second consecutive day on Thursday, as declining crop conditions in the US over the past several weeks and a coming snap of cold weather in the Black Sea region have been enough to produce a slight pop in the market. With funds still short we're not overly sure that this is anything more than position covering at this point, and we assume that any potential dryness related issues pertaining to the US crop will be offset by gains in acreage in either Monday's USDA report of subsequent ones into spring. ... See MoreSee Less
TIME TO BEGIN MARKETING FOR THE 2026 CROP YEAR WITH THE AVERAGE PRICING PROGAM
Why Choose the Average Pricing Program? • Build a solid base for your 2026 crop marketing plan. • Capture seasonal highs: Historically, January through June offers the strongest pricing opportunities. • Flexibility: Commit only 20–35% of an average crop, leaving room for additional marketing. • Take the emotion out of pricing—a great option for landlords. • No enrollment cost. • Extended marketing window: Sell ahead instead of after harvest (19 months vs. 9 months). ________________________________________
Why Choose the Average Pricing Program? • Build a solid base for your 2026 crop marketing plan. • Capture seasonal highs: Historically, January through June offers the strongest pricing opportunities. • Flexibility: Commit only 20–35% of an average crop, leaving room for additional marketing. • Take the emotion out of pricing—a great option for landlords. • No enrollment cost. • Extended marketing window: Sell ahead instead of after harvest (19 months vs. 9 months). ________________________________________ Ludlow Coop’s Average Pricing Program Set Weeks: February 11 – June 24, 2026 • Weekly pricing every Wednesday at noon. • 20 weeks total; final price is the average of all weekly pricings. • Based on December (CZ26) corn futures and November (SX26) bean futures. • Contracts are for Fall 2026 delivery. • Sign-up deadline: Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Contract must be signed and received before start date. ________________________________________ Patron’s Choice Average Pricing Contract Your Choice of Consecutive Weeks • Weekly pricing every Wednesday at noon. • Choose any consecutive weeks between January 14 – August 26, 2026. • Based on CZ26 corn futures and SX26 bean futures. • Contracts are for Fall 2026 delivery. ________________________________________ Ready to Enroll? Contact your settlement location with: • Number of bushels • Chosen dates (for Patron’s Choice) • Delivery location
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