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Behind the Pump: Does Speeding Really Impact Your Bottom Line?

As fuel prices surge and we transition into our next busy season, finding ways to stretch every dollar and every gallon has never been more important. Continue Reading

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Stop Weeds Before They Start: The Power of Pre-Emergent Herbicides

If a weed-free lawn is on your wish list this year, pre-emergent herbicides are one of the smartest tools you can use. Instead of battling weeds after Continue Reading

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From Field to Fuel: How Crude Oil Becomes the Diesel and Gas in Your Tank

If you’ve ever driven past a refinery, you know it can look like a confusing "pipeline city." Between the maze of steel, the constant steam, and the Continue Reading

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Crabgrass: Tiny Plant, Big Problem

Just when your lawn starts looking good, crabgrass shows up uninvited. This coarse, light-green weed thrives in hot, dry, compacted soil and Continue Reading

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Biologicals: Stop the Guesswork, Get Results

Updated: Mar 23 The biologicals market is moving fast. Every day, it seems like a new product hits the shelf promising record-breaking yields. But Continue Reading

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High-Octane Intel: Is Premium Fuel Actually Better for Your Vehicle?

We’ve all been there: standing at the pump, staring at the different buttons, and wondering if that extra $0.40 per gallon for the "Super" or Continue Reading

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Unmasking the Yard Tunnelers: The Tiny Troublemakers Behind Your Springtime Lawn Drama

Every spring, as the snow melts and your lawn finally reappears, you expect to see green grass, maybe a few hopeful sprouts… not a miniature highway Continue Reading

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Beyond the Seasonal Cycle: What 29 Years of Diesel Data Means for Your Operation

For nearly three decades, diesel followed a rhythm as predictable as the seasons themselves. But if you feel like the "old rules" don't apply anymore, Continue Reading

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Centra Sota CEO Jeff Johnson: Why the 2026 Farm Bill Matters to Our Local Economy

In a Letter to the Editor published by the St. Cloud Times on February 25, 2026, our President and CEO Jeff Johnson discusses the critical need for Continue Reading

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Centra Sota Installs AEDs Across Rural Locations to Improve Emergency Response

Updated: Jan 16 New equipment helps bridge long ambulance response times in the communities we serve At Centra Sota, we often talk about being Continue Reading