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 […]
Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation Awards 22/23 Scholarships
[LINCOLN, NE June 2, 2022] – The Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation (NCCEF) has awarded 11 scholarships totaling $31,000 for the 2022/23 academic year to students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) at Curtis, and the University of Nebraska-Kearney (UNK). The […]
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 […]
CPI Purchases Hall’s Oil, Inc.
[HASTINGS, NE April 18, 2022] — Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) has announced the acquisition of Hall’s Oil, Inc. in Campbell and Wilcox effective April 18, 2022. CPI will continue to offer a full line of quality fuel, propane, DEF, and lubricants. All current Hall’s Oil delivery drivers will become CPI employees and continue serving their […]
CPI Donates $15,000 to Local FFA Chapters in 2021
[HASTINGS, NE February 24, 2022] — Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) has donated $10,000 to the Nebraska FFA Foundation to directly support local agriculture education classrooms and FFA needs. Thayer Central, Deshler, Minden, Franklin and McCool Junction were selected to receive grants. Thayer Central FFA received funding for their animal lab. The goal of the Animal Lab […]
Liquid Plant Construction Completed
[HASTINGS, NE December 30, 2021] — Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) has completed construction of its liquid fertilizer plant in Hastings, NE. The plant has the capacity to house 75,000 tons of liquid fertilizer and 525,000 gallons of bulk chemical. The facility also features 6 dedicated truck loading bays with 24/7 unmanned automated loading capabilities for […]