Articles tagged under: West Central Ag Services

Grain Keeps Moving When Combines Stall

Published November 4, 2023

Corn is still standing in the Ulen, Minnesota area. “We did fill up on corn ahead of the storm, but we have trains coming," said Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "We should be good through mid-November for…

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A Change for Soybean Marketing

Published September 15, 2023

The development of the soybean crush business in the region will influence local basis levels. West Central Ag Services grain merchandiser Randy Zimmerman was part of the Red River Farm Network market outlook forum Thursday and said this new market…

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Optimism for Harvest at Mahnomen

Published September 11, 2023

At the West Central Ag Services plot tour near Mahnomen, Minnesota, Sales Agronomist Wade Schoenborn said many growers were surprised to see above average wheat yields. The soybean harvest has started in the early varieties. “We have been fortunate with…

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Consistent Wheat Quality

Published September 17, 2022

West Central Ag Services Territory Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen is happy with the wheat harvest. "One grower said over his three week harvest, the quality stayed the same with the first load as the last load." Soybean harvest is rapidly…

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Good Quality

Published August 23, 2022

The spring wheat harvest in the Ulen, Minnesota area is off to a good start. "We are finally seeing some of the first dry wheat," explains Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "It's been wet with the higher…

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A Glimpse into Fall Fertilizer Demand

Published July 31, 2022

Northern Plains farmers are starting to take a closer look at fall fertilizer options. According to West Central Ag Services Senior Sales and Supply Manager Rick Walker, there's interest in fall nitrogen. A few farmers already booked at least half…

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Management Restructuring at WCAS

Published July 13, 2022

With the planned retirement of Chief Operating Officer Wes Roll at the end of the year, West Central Ag Services has announced a restructuring of the management team. Jesse McCollum will continue to serve as CEO. Bryan Mueller will take…

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Don’t Cut Corners in Weed Management

Published April 24, 2022

As planting gets pushed back due to wet and cold weather, West Central Ag Services Territory Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen hopes farmers aren't tempted to cut corners and skip pre-emergence weed control applications. "It's really important to get a pre-emergence…

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Input Uncertainty Complicates Farm Decisions

Published October 8, 2021

Forward selling corn will be very difficult with the input cost uncertainty. "I don't think fertilizer prices are quite at 2008 levels, but if farmers don't have coverage, they're left in a dilemma," said Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central…

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Planning Ahead Pays Off

Published May 10, 2021

As weed management begins, farmers may struggle to get the exact herbicides they want  due to product shortages. In Ulen, Minnesota, West Central Ag Services Crop Protection Seed Manager Rick Walker says there are still herbicides available for farmers, but…

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