CPI Pays Out Patronage In 2022
[HASTINGS, NE December 13, 2022] — The Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) Board of Directors has approved the allocation of $5,000,000 in patronage refunds to member-owners as a result of its fiscal 2022 financial performance. The patronage refunds will be paid out in 50% cash and 50% qualified deferred equity. With the addition of other equity […]
CPI Board Member Elected to CHS Board of Directors
CHS Owners elected five board members to three-year terms including CPI’s Board Secretary, Jerrad Stroh, during the 2022 CHS Annual Meeting held December 1 and 2 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CHS Directors must be full-time farmers or ranchers to be eligible for election to the 17-member board. Newly elected director Jerrad Stroh succeeds Steve Riegel of […]
CPI To Expand Storage At Ruskin Location
[HASTINGS, NE December 5, 2022] — Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) has announced its plans for the construction of a new 2,000,000-bushel grain building with 20,000 bushels per hour receiving speed at their facility in Ruskin, NE. Construction is set to begin soon with completion planned prior to fall harvest 2023. “We recognize that Ruskin needs […]
23-24 NCCEF Scholarships
[LINCOLN, NE December 5, 2022] – The Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation (NCCEF) will provide 9 scholarships totaling $20,100 for the 2023/24 academic year to students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of The Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation (NCCEF) will provide 9 scholarships totaling $20,100 for the 2023/24 academic year to students at […]
Fuel Retailers & Consumers Fuel Up for Cancer Research in 2022
[LINCOLN, NE October 5, 2022] — Everyone is at risk of inhaling toxic chemicals, known as aromatics, used for octane in gasoline. These carcinogens make up 25% of a gallon of gas. Drivers face exposure at the pump, from vehicle exhaust, and when aromatics are released as greenhouse gases. Ethanol is a natural, plant-based octane booster used […]
CPI Names New Vice President of Agronomy
[HASTINGS, NE July 8, 2022] — Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) has announced that Michael Battin has been hired as Vice President of Agronomy effective July 18, 2022. Mike has 29 years of experience in agriculture and has held sales, marketing, business development, and leadership roles for Chromatin Inc., Syngenta, Monsanto, and AgReliant Genetics. His latest […]
Cenex Total Protection Plan® Pays $45,317.25 in Local Farm Repairs
[HASTINGS, NE June 29, 2022] — CPI/MNL awarded Jeff Richardson of Richardson Manure two checks totaling $45,317.25 to cover two separate eligible repairs on two of their Challenger tractors through the Cenex Total Protection Plan® – the best in-class warranty that extends beyond the original manufacturer’s warranty with Cenex® Ruby Fieldmaster® Premium Diesel Fuel and Cenex […]
Storm Delivers Additional Damage to CPI Location
[HASTINGS, NE June 16, 2022] — CPI’s Saronville location sustained additional damage in Tuesday night’s storms. Staff has been on site to assess the extent of the damage. No injuries were reported, but local fire departments were called to put out a fire caused by the leg collapsing into the mechanical control center. One overhead […]
CPI Location Sustains Storm Damage
[HASTINGS, NE May 13, 2022] — CPI’s Saronville location sustained damage to two of its grain bins in Thursday night’s storms. Contractors have been on site to assess the damage. CPI is working on options for clean-up and rebuilding. We’re confident most of the work will be finished before fall harvest, so our customers should not […]
CPI Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients
[HASTINGS, NE April 22, 2022] Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) is pleased to announce the 2022 CPI Scholarship recipients. Five dependents of CPI patrons and three dependents of CPI employees have been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. “The CPI Scholarship Program is one way we can help support students who […]