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Crystal Valley has always been and always will be a leader in our propane territory whether it be most importantly our drivers and staff, to a top of the line safe and reliable fleet of trucks, to our extensive aggregate storage of 1,175,550 gallons. Chad Larson - Energy Sales Managner

The second annual Crystal Valley Winter Conference is less than a month away! The Conference is open to all growers on February 13, 2019, starting at 12:30PM. A general session, led by Crystal Valley Precision Ag Staff, will kick off the event covering local research results, 2018 year in review.... Alee Larson - Precision Ag Specialist

A requirement for spraying Engenia, Fexapan or Xtendimax on soybeans this summer everybody that applies their own herbicide must attend one of the following events.  This is a yearly re-certification, so those that attended an event last winter must attend another event this winter. Matt Schoper - Agronomy Sales and Marketing Manager

Most hog producers continue to bleed red ink as December closes out, losses are expected to continue through the first quarter, but the market projects positive margins heading into both the second and third quarters of 2019. Hopefully, the new year will mean better financial opportunities. Dave Limoges - Feed Sales Manager

Company profitability was solid with Operating Savings (Local Net Savings) at $3.4 million for the year, up 13% from the $3.0 million a year ago. Patronage Income received was reduced by more than $875,000 as we received slightly less patronage dividends from Land O’ Lakes and CoBank, and CHS, Inc. paid no patronage at all in 2018. Therefore, net savings after taxes dropped from $4.3 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2018. Roger Kienholz - Chief Executive Officer

Crystal Valley is excited to announce the date of the second annual Winter Conference. Be sure to mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 13, 2019. The event is scheduled to kick-off after lunch. Alee Larson - Precision Specialist

Our propane rail terminal build is underway. We expect the project to last 16 weeks, weather pending. Julie Kemi - Vice President, Energy

We’d like to inform you that the Crystal Valley annual meeting of producer members will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Verizon Wireless Center in downtown Mankato.  A buffet dinner will be served at 6:00 PM, prior to the business meeting. Dan Jones - Board President