Emily Bloemer Named 2013 Illinois FFA Essay Contest Winner
Emily Bloemer of Bloomington, Ill., has been named the Illinois state winner of the 2013 GROWMARK essay contest for FFA members.
Heidi Kalb Named 2013 Iowa Essay Contest Winner
Heidi Kalb of Oelwein, Iowa, has been named the Iowa state winner of the 2013 GROWMARK essay contest for FFA members.
Proactive farming earns 4R Advocate award for southern IL grower
In recognition of his efforts, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) recently named Scates a 2013 4R Advocate. Scates and his retailer Mike Wilson were one of five grower/retailer pairs to win the accolade and receive an all-expense paid trip to the 2013 Commodity Classic, held in Kissimmee, Fla., at the beginning of March.
SEEDWAY Marks 50 Years of Business
SEEDWAY is commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2013, celebrating sustained growth and five decades of seed and service to growers across the eastern United States. SEEDWAY is one of the few remaining full-line seed companies, offering of comprehensive line of farm, turf and vegetable seed.
GROWMARK employees recognized by NCFC
Ten GROWMARK employees were recognized at the 2013 National Council of Farmer Cooperatives’ (NCFC) Information Fair.
Better With Time
A cooperatively-owned winery in Vienna, Ill., is gaining success by working with Southern FS, Inc. for grape-growing advice.
Bovine Beauty
Tom Oberhaus, Frontier-Servco FS board member, owns Twylight, the 2012 World Dairy Expo Cow of the Year.
A Global Marketplace
GRAINCO FS, Mazon, Ill., has found a unique market for its farmers' corn and soybeans.
GROWMARK Announces Purchase of B-G Fertilizer, LLC Interest, Lease of Bunge Fertilizer Terminals
GROWMARK, Inc. announced it has agreed to purchase Bunge North America’s interest in B-G Fertilizer, LLC.
2012 Annual Report Available
You may view the 2012 GROWMARK Annual Report here.
2013 Essay Contest Theme Announced
The theme for the 2013 GROWMARK Essay Contest is: "Fighting Domestic and Global Hunger.”
Illinois Soybean Association Announces 2012 Yield Challenge Winners
Local Ag View FS crop specialist, Mark Bomleny, invested time and energy in forward looking production program to assist teams he solicited and put together for 2012.
GROWMARK System Cookbook Sales Support Farmers Feeding the World
GROWMARK announced a donation of $1500.00 to Farmers Feeding the World, a result of sales from a special cookbook.
Agronomy Answers
Christian County Farmers Supply Company held two events this summer to provide timely answers before harvest began.
GROWMARK, FS Demonstrate Support for Ag Literacy Activities
GROWMARK and FS member cooperatives recently renewed their commitment to Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom programs with $75,000 in support.
GROWMARK Reports Audited Year-End Financial Results
GROWMARK officials reported audited financial results for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Superstorm Sandy
Thoughts of safety and comfort go out to all employees and customers of GROWMARK FS affected by Superstorm Sandy.
GROWMARK System in Top Ten of Cooperatives
The GROWMARK System of cooperatives was ranked in the top ten on two national rankings of cooperative businesses.
Think Pink!
There's a new color choice in pumpkins this fall - and it benefits breast cancer research.
Piping In Progress
Ag-Land FS, Inc., is building a state-of-the-art UAN facility near Mapleton, Ill.
The GROWMARK System Celebrates Cooperative Month
The GROWMARK System and other cooperatives are celebrating cooperative enterprise and the contributions cooperatives make this October as part of National Co-op Month.
DEF: Definitely Important
DEF is the latest addition to the GROWMARK acronym list.
GROWMARK Reports Estimated Year-End Financial Results
Higher commodity prices and solid volume growth produced record sales for GROWMARK.
Growing Forward: May 17, 2013
Topics Include: Farm Bill, Shipping and delivery tax (IL), Enterprise Zone (IL), Leak detection (IA), and Waterway Improvement legislation.
Growing Forward: May 9, 2013
Topics Include: Farm Bill, WRDA, SPCC Compliance, and Minimum Wage
Growing Forward: May 3, 2013
Topics Include: nutrient stewardship, endangered species lawsuit dismissed, honey bee health, Illinois revenue situation, leak detection at unmanned facilities in Iowa, and follow-up on the West, TX fertilizer incident
Growing Forward: April 22, 2013
Topics Include: Welcome to Liz Hobart, nutrient management, Water Resources Development Act, 4Rs research fun, electronic fertilizer labels, and nonpoint source runoff in Illinois.
Fact Sheet: Hours of Service
GROWMARK supports a limited exemption from the Hours of Service rules for trucking agriculture supplies that is part of the Senate/House Transportation Bill Conference Committee bill.
Fact Sheet: Inland Waterways
GROWMARK supports WAVE 4: Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2012 (H.R. 4342).
Fact Sheet: 2012 Farm Bill
GROWMARK supports passing a farm bill this year and including the Senator Hagan (D-NC) and Senator Crapo (R-ID) amendment to S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, (2012 Farm Bill).
Fact Sheet: Trans-Pacific Partnership
GROWMARK supports completing and passing the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Agreement.
2011 Ontario Priorities
Open to read the GROWMARK System's governmental priorities for Ontario.
Fact Sheet: Support Capper Volstead Act
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2011 Iowa Priorities
GROWMARK's 2011 legislative priorities for Iowa.
2011 Wisconsin Priorities
GROWMARK's 2011 legislative priorities for Wisconsin.
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