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AGRONOMY

Annual meeting report

Centra Sota posts another successful year at our recent Annual Meeting. Click Here to view our Financial Report.

Agronomy Tech Update Meetings

By:  Sean Ness    Agronomy Sales Manager

Mark your calendars now and make plans to attend our Agronomy Technology update meetings this winter. We have scheduled 5 sessions across our trade area. February 9th Annandale at Reichel’s Event Center, February 10th Duelm at Jack and Jim's. February 11th St Martin at Silver Spur in the morning and Little Falls at the VFW in the afternoon and February 12th Pierz at the Old Bank Restaurant. Invitations with complete agenda’s will be mailed out shortly with more details – or check back to this site for more information in the near future.

You are invited to attend one of the annual Centra Sota technology meetings. The meeting will include the review of the topics discussed and information learned at the Answer Plot in Santiago, MN. Over 500 growers visited this informative and educational Answer Plot. Lunch will be provided at each meeting.

Click Here for meeting dates and agenda and please RSVP to your agronomy location.

Corn and Soybean Harvest Data

Centra Sota’s Crop Advisors collected yield data from plots and side by side trials throughout the entire trade area. To learn more click here to view document that will help you navigate to find plots near you.

COUNTRY STORE

CLOTHING DEALS

Country Store

Buffalo Country Store is currently offering excellent deals on Carhartt and Red Wing Brands. Receive $20.00 off a new pair of Red Wing Boots and 15% off of Carhartt apparel. This offer is only valid on in stock merchandise. Please visit our site page for more store coupons.

FUEL/PROPANE

SAFETY

Safety is priority one with Centra Sota Lake Region LLC. We were the areas first Propane supplier to require a Gas Check inspection before any new installation or delivery. Our staff of certified technicians are available to assist you in ensuring that your propane system meets all the Safety guidelines be it for farm, home or business. <...read more...>

FUEL STORAGE/MAINTENANCE

We're committed to providing you with premium diesel to keep you running! To ensure your fuel storage is keeping your fuel viable, tank maintenance is vital! <...read more...>

LUBRICANTS

We provide premium Cenex quality lubricants! Our lubricants with cutting-edge ingredients, such as vegetable-oil-based hydraulic fluid, lead the industry in innovation and exceed the standards required by equipment manufacturers for a wide variety of uses. <...read more...>

LAWN CARE

COMMUNITY FUND RAISING

Community Lawn Care is looking for the lawns to green up and looking to donate money to your fundraising group or club. Call Community Lawn Care to set up an appointment on how we can work together to raise money for you. Call Randy at 763-682-5134.

Lawn Care

FEED

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
BEYOND DOLLARS & CENTS

By: Dr. Jake Reed - Land O Lakes Livestock Nutritionist.

All aspects of Agriculture have come under more scrutiny in the past decade. The "Green Movement" with its goal of more natural and organic crops has put pressure on crop production to prove our food is safe and wholesome. Ironic in some ways as nobody including myself wants worms on our sweet corn or bugs in our cereal. <...read more...>

MILK PRODUCTION IN 2009
WHAT DID WE LEARN?

By: Dr. Jake Reed - Land O Lakes Livestock Nutritionist

To say that this past year has been a challenge for Dairy Farmers would certainly be an understatement. Prices have begun to recover with less cows in production, but what have we learned and how can we prepare ourselves for the next lull in prices? <...read more...>