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Field Focus: Understanding Crop Challenges This Summer

As summer progresses, many growers are noticing unusual patterns in their crops, particularly corn and soybeans. Here we will dive deeper into the current challenges faced by farmers an...

Jun 19, 2024
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Field Focus: The importance of Proper Planting Conditions

As we navigate through an extended wet period, it's natural to feel the pressure mounting about planting decisions. However, rushing into planting before the soil conditions are opt...

May 07, 2024
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Frontier Cooperative and Food Bank of Lincoln Unite Against Food Insecurity

Frontier Cooperative is proud to announce its partnership with the Food Bank of Lincoln in the relentless fight against hunger. Through the generous support of the Land O'Lakes Coop...

Apr 19, 2024
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Frontier Awards Scholarships to 25 Area Students

Frontier Cooperative is pleased to announce the recipients of its scholarship program, recognizing 25 outstanding area students. Each scholarship, valued at $1,000, is designated to sup...

Apr 08, 2024
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Field Focus: Optimizing Spring Planting

As we welcome the arrival of spring, farmers across SE Nebraska gear up for the busy planting season ahead. With soil temperatures warming up and the first days of April here, it's ...

Mar 29, 2024
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Making a Difference: Frontier Cooperative helps contribute thermal imaging drone for North Bend Fire Department

At Frontier Cooperative, our commitment to the community goes beyond providing agricultural products and services. We recognize the importance of supporting projects that protect our co...

Mar 13, 2024
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Field Focus: Key Tips for Optimal Emergence

As we gear up for the upcoming planting season, it's crucial to revisit fundamental practices for achieving optimal corn planting and emergence. Planting is a make-or-break moment i...

Mar 13, 2024
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Directors Complete Certification Program

Clint Bornemeier, a director of Frontier Cooperative, recently completed a four-phase educational program co-sponsored by the Nebraska Cooperative Council and CoBank.

Jan 11, 2024
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2023 FFA Chapter Grant Recipients Announced

Frontier Cooperative has donated to the Nebraska FFA Foundation to directly support local FFA chapter needs. Seven FFA chapters received a grant to enhance their FFA chapter or classroo...

Jan 03, 2024
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Feeding CPM Calving and Breeding Mineral

Calving season is rapidly approaching, for our purebred operations it may already be here. I want to discuss the advantages of our Calving and Breeding mineral, what separates it from o...

Jan 02, 2024
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Advantages of Omega 3 Products In Your Ranching Operation

Breeding season will be sneaking up on us rather quickly, arguably the single most important time of the year for cow-calf producers. Some might say calving time is the most important, ...

Dec 29, 2023
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Nebraska Beef Summit Tackles Industry Challenges: Insights from Carter Jensen, Frontier Nutrition Advisor

Students in the Krutsinger Beef Industry Scholars minor program, supported by Nebraska Cattlemen, recently hosted the annual Nebraska Beef Summit this fall. Among the attendees was Cart...

Nov 22, 2023
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Frontier Employees Go "Above and Beyond"

Each quarter, Frontier recognizes and awards a selection of nominated employees that have gone above and beyond for their contributions to the community, o...

Nov 13, 2023
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Feeding Our Farmers

Frontier Cooperative and local FFA chapters partner to feed over 1300 meals to farmers this fall.

Nov 07, 2023
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Frontier Welcomes 2023 Summer Interns

Frontier Cooperative is excited to welcome 14 college student interns this summer. These interns will be stationed at various Frontier locations, taking on roles in each of our differen...

Jun 01, 2023
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Frontier Awards Area Scholarships

Frontier announces scholarship awards to 18 area students. 

Apr 11, 2023
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Bringing the Frontier Experience to you

How have you experienced Frontier this last year? That’s a question I use when starting employee and producer meetings. When we stop and think about it, we realize that there are ...

Oct 17, 2022
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Governor to Sign Proclamation for Cooperative Month

A proclamation recognizing October as Cooperative Month will be signed by Governor Pete Ricketts on October 3, 2022. This coincides with the annual recognition of October as National Co...

Sep 21, 2022
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New Broadband Towers Released in Butler County with Microsoft, Land O' Lakes & Nextlink Internet

Frontier Cooperative Locations to boost internet speeds and provide broadband connectivity to local members and residents have now been installed in Bellwood, David City, Dwight, Braina...

Sep 06, 2022
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Frontier Awards Area Scholarships

Frontier announces scholarship awards to 20 area students.

Apr 13, 2022
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Frontier Fuel Stations Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Fuel retailers across Nebraska joined forces to raise funds for October “Fuel the Cure.”

Jan 10, 2022
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Frontier Cooperative Donates to Local FFA Chapter Grants

Eight FFA chapters receive Frontier Cooperative local grant awards. 

Nov 17, 2021
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New Broadband Towers Released in Butler County

Frontier Cooperative locations to boost internet speeds and provide broadband connectivity to local members and residents have now been installed in Bellwood, David City, Dwight, Brai...

Nov 09, 2021
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Frontier Coop Fuels Up for Cancer Research

Nearly 50 Nebraska gas stations, will donate 3 cents for every gallon of higher ethanol blends sold during the month of October.

Oct 04, 2021
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October is Coop Month

Proclamation recognizes the important role cooperatives play in the lives of many Nebraskans

Oct 01, 2021
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Frontier Explores J1 Visa Exchange Program

Ukrainian students will join Frontier Coop for a 12-month educational work program.

Jun 16, 2021
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Frontier Coop Launches Broadband Connectivity Project with Microsoft, Land O’Lakes & Nextlink Internet

The effort will boost broadband internet speeds at the cooperative and extend broadband connectivity to customers and residents in nearly 30 Frontier location areas.

May 03, 2021
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Frontier Awards Area Scholarships

Frontier announces scholarship awards to 25 area students.

Apr 07, 2021
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Frontier Now Offering TruCarbon™ Program

Farmers may receive $20 per ton of carbon through this offer.  

Feb 04, 2021
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Frontier Director Completes Certification Program

Local Coop directors recently completed a four-phase educational program.   

Jan 13, 2021
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Frontier Donates to Local FFA Chapter Grants

Six local FFA chapters have received grants from Frontier Cooperative.

Nov 24, 2020
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Nebraska Coop Council Education Foundation Scholarships

Applications are now being accepted for the Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation scholarships.

Nov 13, 2020
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Northeast Ag Facilities Get Boost From Frontier Coop Investment

Frontier Coop has pledged $50,000 to the Nexus capital campaign to build new ag facilities at Northeast Community College.

Oct 20, 2020
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Frontier Coop, OOP, Inc. Announce Purchase Agreement

Frontier Cooperative has entered into a purchase agreement with OOP, Inc. (Otte Oil &Propane) of Wahoo, Nebraska.

Oct 09, 2020
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Frontier Cooperative Breaks Ground on Syracuse Fertilizer Plant

Frontier Cooperative broke ground this week at the Syracuse Ag Service terminal located on the outskirts of Syracuse.

Oct 05, 2020
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Fuel the Cure in October

Frontier Coop is donating 3 cents per gallon for every gallon of higher ethanol blends sold during the month of October.

Sep 29, 2020
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XtendFlex Approved for 2021

Bayer's XtendFlex Soybeans gain final key regulatory approval.

Sep 28, 2020
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Member Vote Approves Unification

Frontier Cooperative and Farmers Union Coop Association unification effective Sept. 1, 2020.

Aug 18, 2020
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100th Shuttle Train Comes To Syracuse

Frontier Coop saw its 100th shuttle train come through the Syracuse Shuttle Facility last week.

Aug 11, 2020
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Frontier Cooperative & Farmer's Union Coop Association Sign Definitive Agreement

The Boards of Directors signed a definitive agreement to move forward with a member vote to unify the two cooperatives.

Jul 24, 2020
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Frontier Cooperative Donates to Local Food Banks

Frontier Cooperative donates food and monetary donations to local community food banks during the impacting events of COVID-19.

Jun 16, 2020
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Frontier Cooperative Releases “My Frontier Business” App

Frontier Cooperative is pleased to announce the release of the new “My Frontier Business” app. While technology advancements continue to be very important in the Agriculture...

Jun 12, 2020
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Frontier Awards Local Scholarships

Frontier Cooperative is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships to 14 area students. 

Apr 01, 2020
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Frontier Receives Conservation Grant

Frontier Cooperative is one of four ag retailers to be part of the Conservation Innovation Grants.

Mar 12, 2020
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Frontier Donates to Local FFA Chapter Grants

Frontier Cooperative announces local FFA chapter grant awards.

Feb 19, 2020
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Frontier Cooperative Offers Scholarship Program

Frontier Cooperative is pleased to offer a scholarship program to students who choose to further his or her education in agricultural-related studies.

Feb 12, 2020
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Frontier Cooperative Mineral Meeting Series

Please join us for a mineral discussion and see how Purina minerals can make a difference in your herd.

Feb 03, 2020
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Dicamba Training

Monsanto is offering in-person, live webinars and online Dicamba training.

Jan 29, 2020
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Frontier Employees Recycle 4000 Uniforms

Frontier Cooperative employees wrapped up a successful uniform recycling program, collecting nearly 4,000 items for repurpose.

Nov 21, 2019
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Changes to The Farmer Member Health Plan

Nebraska Farm Bureau invites members of the 2019 Nebraska Cooperative Farmer Health Plan to enroll in the Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Member Health Plan.

Nov 20, 2019
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Governor Signs Proclamation for Cooperative Month

A proclamation recognizing October as Cooperative Month was signed by Governor Pete Ricketts and presented in a ceremony at the State Capitol

Oct 02, 2019
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Support any Nebraska FFA Chapter with I Believe in the Future of Ag

September marks the official start of the ninth annual I Believe in the Future of Ag fundraising campaign. This campaign serves as an outlet for local FFA chapters to receive donations ...

Sep 16, 2019
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Frontier Coop & Midwest Farmers Cooperative Announce Name, Headquarters

Unification of the two Cooperatives Effective this September

Jul 12, 2019
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Nebraska Farmer Testifies On Capitol Hill

Matt Rezac, a fourth-generation corn and soybean farmer from Weston, Nebraska, said today in testimony to the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee that farmers’ commitment to future ...

May 21, 2019
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Members Approve Unification of Frontier Cooperative & Midwest Farmers Cooperative

Following a four-week voting period, Frontier Cooperative and Midwest Farmers Cooperative members approved the unification of their cooperatives. The unification of the two cooperatives...

Apr 25, 2019
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Resources For Flooded Farmers

Here are some of the initial steps that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends to jump-start the recovery process for those affected by the recent flooding.

Apr 02, 2019
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Safety is Our Priority

Our number one goal in this business is safety. Profitability and success mean nothing if you’re not here to reap their benefits.

Apr 01, 2019
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Frontier Coop Teams Up For Flood Relief Concert Fundraiser

What started as a reason to get out of the house at the end of a long winter has turned into a major benefit event for Nebraska flood relief. In early March, as the seemingly unending s...

Mar 21, 2019
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Frontier Coop & Midwest Farmers Cooperative Unification Proceeds To Member Vote

This week, the Boards of Directors for Frontier Cooperative and Midwest Farmers Cooperative voted to sign a definitive agreement. Signing the definitive agreement means the Boards appro...

Mar 15, 2019
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Using Drones For Crop Protection Applications

When the field isn’t fit for a ground rig and an airplane isn’t feasible, drones are a great option for in-season applications. I continue to see more and more retailers and...

Jul 09, 2024
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7 Tips for Managing Soybean White Mold

If you grow soybeans, you’re likely no stranger to white mold. While it’s impossible to predict exactly how prevalent it will be this season, it pays to be proactive. Fields...

Jul 09, 2024
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3 Tips for Managing SDS in Soybeans

Dry conditions across much of the Corn Belt kept sudden death syndrome (SDS) in soybeans at moderate levels during the 2023 growing season. When the disease did show up, it generally ca...

Jul 09, 2024
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3 Factors to Consider for Aerial Applications

According to the National Agricultural Aviation Association, 127 million acres are treated aerially each year. That’s about 28% of cropland in current production.   Applyin...

May 21, 2024
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Why You Should Consider a Pre-Tassel Fungicide Application

Answer Plot® research shows that fungicide application timing can significantly impact return on investment and, in some situations, two applications can be more profitable tha...

May 17, 2024
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4 Adjuvant Classes Proven to Help Improve Weed Control

Weed competition can be one of the costliest threats to your crop’s performance. Adding adjuvants to your herbicide tank mix is an effective way to help enhance the performance of...

Apr 09, 2024
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Growers evaluating early-season soybean stands.

Are Plant Growth Regulators Worth the Investment?

Plant growth regulators have been getting more attention from the agricultural community in recent years, but you may be wondering if they live up to the hype. The Answer Plot® prog...

Apr 09, 2024
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Take Care of Early Spring Weeds Before Planting

If you deal with winter or spring annual weeds in your fields, it's important to consider including a spring burndown herbicide application. Winter annuals, including marestail, res...

Jan 24, 2024
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3 Tips to Optimize Pre-emergence Weed Control

Drought conditions, expanding herbicide resistance and limited herbicide availability mean you may not have achieved the weed control you expected last season. That could create more ch...

Jan 03, 2024
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Use Response-To Fungicide Scores to Make Data-Based Decisions

Whether selecting which hybrids to plant or determining which fields to spray with fungicide, use response-to fungicide (RTF) scores to help inform your decisions. RTF scores can help y...

Nov 28, 2023