COMPANY NEWS
Precision Planting Spring Update Meeting
Join us for an informative Precision Planting Spring Update Meeting where we’ll cover the latest advancements to help you maximize your planting and spraying efficiency this season!
Grain Marketing Meetings
Crystal Valley is hosting three Grain Marketing Meetings to provide farmers with expert insights on market trends, global influences, and contracting strategies to help navigate current conditions.
Annual Meeting and Board of Director Results
Crystal Valley’s Annual Meeting was held on Wednesday, January 29 at 10 am.
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Every morning, just before six, Will Crissinger, Feed Delivery driver in Trimont, begins his day by preparing his truck for a busy schedule of feed deliveries.
Annual Meeting Notice
Crystal Valley’s Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the main office in Mankato.
Employee Spotlight: Trevor Grussing - Custom Applicator
As the Custom Application Supervisor in Jackson, Trevor Grussing has the unique privilege of witnessing various landscapes across Minnesota and northern Iowa.
Roger Kienholz Announces His Retirement
After 25 years of dedicated leadership and service, Roger Kienholz, Crystal Valley CEO, has announced he will be retiring at the end of this calendar year.
Crystal Decisions - Replicated Plot Harvest
Jason Leary, Ag Technology Manager, takes us along as he runs through some of the data the Crystal Decisions team has collected during their replicated plot harvest.
Employee Spotlight: Derek Firchau - Grain Location Manager
Derek Firchau, Grain Location Manager in Madelia, MN, has a story deeply rooted in his hometown. Born and raised in Madelia, his journey with Crystal Valley started at just 16 years old.
Board of Director Nominations
Applications to serve on the Board of Directors must be submitted online or to a member of the nominating committee or received at the Crystal Valley main office by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Merger Vote Not Approved by Members
We would like to inform you that the proposed merger between Crystal Valley and New Vision Co-op was not approved.
Harvest Photo Contest
Capture the essence of the harvest season and show off your photography skills in our 2024 Harvest Photo Contest! The winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card and Crystal Valley goodies!
Crystal Decisions - Precision Planting Planter Prep
In the latest video from our Precision team, Ben Youngerberg and Dave Robran share about preparing for spring 2025! They touch on current deals that are happening along with some of the options they can offer to help set up your planter for success next spring.
Waseca County Farm Bureau’s - Farm and Home Safety Days
On September 10, Crystal Valley participated in Waseca County Farm Bureau’s - Farm and Home Safety Days at the Waseca County Fairgrounds.
Employee Spotlight: Alli Zietlow - Sales Agronomist
Alli Zietlow, Sales Agronomist - La Salle, had always dreamed of living and working in Southwest Minnesota, and in the summer of 2021, that dream became a reality when she joined Crystal Valley as a sales agronomist.
Employee Story: Juan Marroquin - Location Manager
Juan Marroquin, Feed Location Manager in Trimont, MN, entered the world of agriculture right after he graduated from college in Mexico. It was there that he first discovered his passion for animal nutrition while working at a local feed mill.
Dan Trullinger Scholarship Recipient 2024
Crystal Valley is pleased to announce Jack Ammann, Precision Ag Intern – Mankato, MN, was awarded the 2024 Dan Trullinger Scholarship this year! This $2,000 scholarship is given to a Crystal Valley intern in memory of Dan Trullinger, a former Crystal Valley agronomist.
Intern Newsletter - August 2024
See what our Crystal Valley summer interns have accomplished as we wrap up their summer internships!
Crystal Decisions R1 Fungicide Study
Up next in the 2024 Crystal Decisions video series, Jason Leary takes us through a R1 Fungicide Study. The study will compare Miravis Neo and Veltyma at Crystal Valley's Nicollet, MN plot.
Intern Newsletter - July 2024
See what our Crystal Valley summer interns have accomplished at the mid-way point of their summer internships!