[HASTINGS, NE August 15, 2025] — The Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) Board of Directors has approved the allocation of $5,400,000 in patronage refunds to member-owners as a result of its fiscal 2025 financial performance. The patronage refunds are paid out as 50% cash and 50% qualified deferred equity.
The $5,400,000 in patronage refunds will be paid out to member-owners at:
Grain 4.00¢/bushel
Grain Direct Ship 1.00¢/bushel
Grain Services 3.00%
Fertilizer 0.75%
Chemical & Seed 0.75%
During fiscal year 2025, CPI returned a total of $6,096,098 in cash back to its member-owners from patronage and deferred equity retirements. These payments to our member-owners are only possible with local profits derived from the business we do with our customers. Fiscal 2025’s local savings of $5.4 million and total savings of $28.8 million continue CPI’s success and have allowed CPI to maintain and construct facilities to serve our customers.
“Just as our members grapple with rising costs, CPI has also seen its own expenses climb. However, our strategic investments are fueling growth across all departments. We’ve significantly improved grain storage and unloading speed and expanded our agronomy market share—both contributing to increased business. As CPI invests in Making Local Matter, we will continue supporting farmers’ communities and agricultural education. The $23.6 million CPI has spent on facility improvements and equipment is a testament to our long-term commitment to agriculture,” said Gary Brandt, CEO of Cooperative Producers, Inc. “After supporting the growing season with fertilizer, chemicals, and fuels, we’re now ready to utilize our new grain storage facilities as this large crop is harvested. We truly hope this patronage payout will help our member-owners offset the impact of lower grain prices and high fertilizer costs.”
Patronage payments are calculated based upon the amount of business done by our members during the fiscal year, which began July 1, 2024 and ended June 30, 2025.
