System Improvements Update: Feed & Grain Capacity Expansions
We want to share an update on a couple of exciting projects that represent significant improvements to our system and position us well for continued growth.
January 20, 2026
We want to share an update on a couple of exciting projects that represent significant improvements to our system and position us well for continued growth.
Earlier this year, we shared that Mercer Landmark, Sunrise Cooperative, and Centerra Cooperative had begun exploring unification opportunities. Since that initial communication, our Board of Directors and management team have conducted extensive due diligence and carefully evaluated the potential impact to our members, employees, business partners, and the cooperative system as a whole.
Following a joint meeting on July 23, 2025, the Boards of Directors of Mercer Landmark, Sunrise Cooperative, and Centerra Cooperative are pleased to announce their collective decision to further explore the potential value of unifying operations across the three cooperatives.
Award-Winning Sustainability Program The mere mention of sustainable farming, regenerative ag, conservation, soil health or the dreaded carbon credit is enough to cause most farmers to roll their eyes and turn away. But for some Mercer Landmark growers, it has been a very rewarding
What To Look For Small, black raised spots (circular or oval) develop on infected plants, and may appear on one or both sides of the leaves, leaf sheaths, and husks. Spots may be found on both healthy (green) and dying (brown) tissue. Often, black
Now is a great time to build a plan to maximize wheat yields. Here is a list of wheat management tips from our VP Agronomy Sales and Marketing, Greg Culp: Emergence – 25 plants per square foot. Fall Nitrogen – 20-40lbs/ac. (A blend of 100# MAP,
Opening Remarks at the 2023 AGrow Expo by CEO, Heath Barnes: I have been in agriculture my entire life and have stood before many crowds and opened a speech with the same sentence that I am about to deliver. We find ourselves in challenging
Our friends at Winfield United and Croplan are sharing their top tips for planting alfalfa and setting your crop up for success when it comes time to harvest. Get a jumpstart on 2024 yield goals by planting late summer. Summer seeded alfalfa offers many
When July hits and we’re close to wheat harvest, we often get asked, “When is a good time to try a cover crop mix?” We would suggest preparing now and planting a mixture after wheat harvest. Wheat fields provide the perfect opportunity to try