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Maximizing Herd Performance with Strategic Creep Feeding

Jul 21, 2025

Creep feeding with 80/20 Accuration® is proving to be a valuable tool for maximizing herd performance during pasture season. A recent feed trial in Leon, KS showed Angus calves gained an average of 2.46 lbs/day, enabling early weaning and sale two months ahead of schedule. The program not only supported efficient calf growth but also improved cow body condition and conception rates, helping producers set their herds up for long-term success.

Maximizing Soybean Yields with Strategic Fungicide and Insecticide Use

Jul 21, 2025

Soybean producers are improving plant health and maximizing yields with targeted use of fungicides and insecticides. These tools protect against key diseases and pests while enhancing resilience to stress. When timed correctly, they provide a strong return on investment.

Liming Acidic Soils

Jul 01, 2025

Late summer and fall are ideal times to apply lime, helping Kansas soils maintain proper pH for optimal crop performance. Grid soil sampling ensures accurate, efficient application across variable field conditions. A new high-quality lime source near Salina offers added value for growers in the region.

Is Optimal Acre Right for You?

Jun 25, 2025

MKC’s Optimal Acre program helps growers boost profitability through grid soil sampling and variable rate fertilizer application for just $3.25/acre per year. With proven yield increases and added benefits for sustainability programs, it’s a smart investment. 

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MKC’s Optimal Eco Asset Program Delivers $5M to Farmers

Mar 24, 2025 | MKCoop
MKC has delivered $5 million to its members through its Optimal Eco Asset™ program over the past two years. The program connects farmers with consumer product goods (CPG) companies that financially reward specific regenerative ag practices, commonly associated with carbon r...
MKC Named ARA Ag Retailer of the Year

MKC Named ARA Ag Retailer of the Year

Nov 29, 2023 | MKCoop
MKC has been awarded the prestigious Retailer of the Year Award by the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) at the 2023 ARA Conference & Expo. The award recognizes MKC for its exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship, community leadership, customer engagement...
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Tracing Grain Movements

Jun 12, 2023 | MKCoop
AGTRAX Bin Management Software track quality for all locations
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CHS Inc. and MKC to expand grain marketing joint venture

Apr 10, 2023 | MKCoop
Joint venture will expand market access and create new opportunities for U.S. cooperatives and farmers

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MKC CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE

Connections brings the ins and outs of MKC to its readers through intriguing content, current event columns from MKC and Producer Ag leaders, and content from members.  This quarterly production is distributed to over 10,000 MKC member-owners, employees and influential industry leaders.