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For relevant news and agricultural forecasts . . . Elburn Cooperative is the place to start.
Elburn Cooperative’s custom online site provides an abundance of pertinent information directly to our community. We’ve gathered input from every member of our team to make ElburnCoop.com your premiere online stop. 
Here at Elburn Cooperative, we’re proud to provide you with leading news sources including UPI and Freese-Notis, as well as what you’re already used to, DTN News.
Freese-Notis is the principal weather forecasting corporation, renowned worldwide for its mid-range and long range weather forecasts. The addition of the Freese-Notis will provide enhanced data to give you the first-hand facts you need to make better decisions.
In addition, ElburnCoop.com is providing more local input from our resident experts in agronomy, feed, and grain marketing. In addition, you’ll see feature news from around the Midwest—articles specifically written for us on topics of interest to northern Illinois farmers.
Our updated custom website is just another way Elburn Cooperative is responding to our customer’s needs. We understand that you work long hours. Often, your first opportunity to ask important questions, and gather useful information, comes late at night or early in the morning. ElburnCoop.com is your resource for everything you need to make good decisions . . . from a look at tomorrow’s weather forecast, to a heads-up about next week’s possible insect infestation.
DAILY GRAIN COMMENTS
01/20/09 - Elburn Cooperative is pleased to announce our new grain marketing comments blog dedicated to providing you with insightful marketing advice. Each day of the week one of our merchandisers will share their thoughts on the market. Visit us at http://elburncoop.blogspot.com .
Producers to Benefit from Partnership
When Elburn Cooperative Company’s management team orchestrated the Morris River Terminal purchase in 2006, general manager, John Husk knew that only good things could come from it; for the Elburn Cooperative Company and its producers. “It is important for a company like ours to be involved farther into the grain merchandising pipeline,” says Husk. “By doing so, we can provide much more value to our customers and pay them more for their grain production.”
The Morris acquisition was one part of Husk’s strategy that would not only provide access to a burgeoning market, but also make it possible for the company to have its own river terminal, eliminating a third party for loading and shipping grain. The second part of the management team’s strategy was to find a partner that would move the grain into the export market. Elburn Cooperative Company found that partner in CHS, Inc.
A Fortune 100 company and global leader in moving, processing and marketing the highest quality grains and grain-based products, CHS had predominantly been focused on working with cooperatives in the western corn belt. However, with the increased demand for domestic ethanol production, CHS has come to rely more and more on cooperatives in the eastern corn belt to satisfy grain demand in the export market.
As Husk points out, the relationship is mutually beneficial, “We have a destination that is reliable and CHS needs grain that they can ship to their export customers.” CHS President and CEO, John D. Johnson, agrees, “I always have a philosophy when you’re in a business relationship: you have to get up in the morning, put yourself in your partner's shoes, and say ‘is this a good deal?’ And if you can say yes to that, you've got a partnership that's going to last a long time. That's exactly what we have with Elburn Cooperative.”
In June, the management team of CHS, Inc. visited the Morris River Terminal for a tour of the facility and to discuss their partnership with Elburn Cooperative. The meeting proved to be successful and marked the beginning of what promises to be a very long and profitable relationship for all parties, most especially, the farmers who produce the grain.
Steward Employee Nick Hankes Inducted In Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
Steward employee Nick Hankes was recently inducted into the Illinois 4-H Foundation's Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes extraordinary 4- H alumni, volunteers, and former staff. Nick, a 35-year volunteer and longtime supporter of 4-H, is currently chair of the county Extension Council, a 4-H Foundation member, a Blue Ribbon Sale Committee member, president of the 4-H Fair Committee, and a fair superintendent.
For more information, please visit: http://Illinois.edu