Coop News
Frontier Cooperative Announces 2024 FFA Chapter Grant Recipients
Dec 10, 2024
| Frontier
Ten FFA chapters received grant funds from Frontier Cooperative to go toward classroom or chapter needs.
Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation (NCCEF) Scholarship Application is Now Open
Dec 04, 2024
| Frontier
Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation (NCCEF) Scholarship Application is Now Open
Minimizing Stress in Livestock
Nov 01, 2024
| Frontier
Minimizing stress in livestock is crucial for all species. When animals experience stress, their bodies prioritize survival, diverting energy away from non-essential functions.
Frontier Cooperative Secures $1.6 Million in Climate SMART Grants for Growers
Sep 11, 2024
| Frontier
Frontier Cooperative has helped local growers secure a total of $1.6 million in funding through the Climate SMART grant from Truterra Ag, a division of Land O’Lakes. The cooperative has successfully enrolled more than 56,500 acres across 47 growers into the program, which a...
Field Focus: Understanding Crop Challenges This Summer
Jun 19, 2024
| Frontier
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 and offers insights into managing these conditions effectively.
Field Focus: The importance of Proper Planting Conditions
May 07, 2024
| Frontier
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 optimal can have detrimental effects on your corn yield potential. Let's delve into why patien...
Frontier Cooperative and Food Bank of Lincoln Unite Against Food Insecurity
Apr 19, 2024
| Frontier
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 Cooperative Member Match program, Frontier Cooperative has donated $2,000 to the Food Bank of Linco...
Frontier Awards Scholarships to 25 Area Students
Apr 08, 2024
| Frontier
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 support the pursuit of further education beyond the high school level. Following a thorough review...
Field Focus: Optimizing Spring Planting
Mar 29, 2024
| Frontier
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 time to dive into some essential tips and considerations to ensure a successful planting season...
Making a Difference: Frontier Cooperative helps contribute thermal imaging drone for North Bend Fire Department
Mar 13, 2024
| Frontier
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 communities.
Field Focus: Key Tips for Optimal Emergence
Mar 13, 2024
| Frontier
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 in the growing season, and the decisions made during this phase significantly impact yield poten...
Directors Complete Certification Program
Jan 11, 2024
| Frontier
Clint Bornemeier, a director of Frontier Cooperative, recently completed a four-phase educational program co-sponsored by the Nebraska Cooperative Council and CoBank.
2023 FFA Chapter Grant Recipients Announced
Jan 03, 2024
| Frontier
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 classroom.
Feeding CPM Calving and Breeding Mineral
Jan 02, 2024
| Frontier
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 other related products on the market, and how it works within the animal to achieve the desired ...
Advantages of Omega 3 Products In Your Ranching Operation
Dec 29, 2023
| Frontier
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, but if we don’t get them bred, we don’t have to worry about calving!
Nebraska Beef Summit Tackles Industry Challenges: Insights from Carter Jensen, Frontier Nutrition Advisor
Nov 22, 2023
| Frontier
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 Carter Jensen, Frontier Nutrition Advisor, who returned with valuable insights from the event's...
Frontier Employees Go "Above and Beyond"
Nov 13, 2023
| Frontier
Each quarter, Frontier recognizes and awards a selection of nominated employees that have gone above and beyond for their contributions to the community, or in the area of one or more of our core values.
Feeding Our Farmers
Nov 07, 2023
| Frontier
Frontier Cooperative and local FFA chapters partner to feed over 1300 meals to farmers this fall.
Frontier Welcomes 2023 Summer Interns
Jun 01, 2023
| Frontier
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 different business units. To ensure their success, each intern will be paired with a mentor who will gu...
Frontier Awards Area Scholarships
Apr 11, 2023
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Frontier announces scholarship awards to 18 area students.
Bringing the Frontier Experience to you
Oct 17, 2022
| Frontier
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 numerous ways we have experienced Frontier in the past year. Common examples I hear are ‘...
Governor to Sign Proclamation for Cooperative Month
Sep 21, 2022
| Frontier
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 Cooperative Month by the United States Department of Agriculture. This year's national theme ...
New Broadband Towers Released in Butler County with Microsoft, Land O' Lakes & Nextlink Internet
Sep 06, 2022
| Frontier
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, Brainard and Garrison.
Frontier Awards Area Scholarships
Apr 13, 2022
| Frontier
Frontier announces scholarship awards to 20 area students.
Frontier Fuel Stations Raise Funds for Cancer Research
Jan 10, 2022
| Frontier
Fuel retailers across Nebraska joined forces to raise funds for October “Fuel the Cure.”
Frontier Cooperative Donates to Local FFA Chapter Grants
Nov 17, 2021
| Frontier
Eight FFA chapters receive Frontier Cooperative local grant awards.
New Broadband Towers Released in Butler County
Nov 09, 2021
| Frontier
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, Brainard and Garrison.
Frontier Coop Fuels Up for Cancer Research
Oct 04, 2021
| Frontier
Nearly 50 Nebraska gas stations, will donate 3 cents for every gallon of higher ethanol blends sold during the month of October.
October is Coop Month
Oct 01, 2021
| Frontier
Proclamation recognizes the important role cooperatives play in the lives of many Nebraskans
Frontier Explores J1 Visa Exchange Program
Jun 16, 2021
| Frontier
Ukrainian students will join Frontier Coop for a 12-month educational work program.
Frontier Coop Launches Broadband Connectivity Project with Microsoft, Land O’Lakes & Nextlink Internet
May 03, 2021
| Frontier
The effort will boost broadband internet speeds at the cooperative and extend broadband connectivity to customers and residents in nearly 30 Frontier location areas.
Frontier Awards Area Scholarships
Apr 07, 2021
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Frontier announces scholarship awards to 25 area students.
Frontier Now Offering TruCarbon™ Program
Feb 04, 2021
| Frontier
Farmers may receive $20 per ton of carbon through this offer.
Frontier Director Completes Certification Program
Jan 13, 2021
| Frontier
Local Coop directors recently completed a four-phase educational program.
Frontier Donates to Local FFA Chapter Grants
Nov 24, 2020
| Frontier
Six local FFA chapters have received grants from Frontier Cooperative.
Nebraska Coop Council Education Foundation Scholarships
Nov 13, 2020
| Frontier
Applications are now being accepted for the Nebraska Cooperative Council Education
Foundation scholarships.
Northeast Ag Facilities Get Boost From Frontier Coop Investment
Oct 20, 2020
| Frontier
Frontier Coop has pledged $50,000 to the Nexus capital campaign to build new ag facilities at Northeast Community College.
Frontier Coop, OOP, Inc. Announce Purchase Agreement
Oct 09, 2020
| Frontier
Frontier Cooperative has entered into a purchase agreement with OOP, Inc. (Otte Oil &Propane) of Wahoo, Nebraska.
Frontier Cooperative Breaks Ground on Syracuse Fertilizer Plant
Oct 05, 2020
| Frontier
Frontier Cooperative broke ground this week at the Syracuse Ag Service terminal located on the outskirts of Syracuse.
Fuel the Cure in October
Sep 29, 2020
| Frontier
Frontier Coop is donating 3 cents per gallon for every gallon of higher ethanol blends sold during the month of October.
XtendFlex Approved for 2021
Sep 28, 2020
| Frontier
Bayer's XtendFlex Soybeans gain final key regulatory approval.
Member Vote Approves Unification
Aug 18, 2020
| Frontier
Frontier Cooperative and Farmers Union Coop Association unification effective Sept. 1, 2020.
100th Shuttle Train Comes To Syracuse
Aug 11, 2020
| Frontier
Frontier Coop saw its 100th shuttle train come through the Syracuse Shuttle Facility last week.
Frontier Cooperative & Farmer's Union Coop Association Sign Definitive Agreement
Jul 24, 2020
| Frontier
The Boards of Directors signed a definitive agreement to move forward with a member vote to unify the two cooperatives.
Frontier Cooperative Donates to Local Food Banks
Jun 16, 2020
| Frontier
Frontier Cooperative donates food and monetary donations to local community food banks during the impacting events of COVID-19.
Frontier Cooperative Releases “My Frontier Business” App
Jun 12, 2020
| Frontier
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 industry, Frontier intends to develop with it.
Frontier Awards Local Scholarships
Apr 01, 2020
| Frontier
Frontier Cooperative is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships to 14 area students.
Frontier Receives Conservation Grant
Mar 12, 2020
| Frontier
Frontier Cooperative is one of four ag retailers to be part of the Conservation Innovation Grants.
Frontier Donates to Local FFA Chapter Grants
Feb 19, 2020
| Frontier
Frontier Cooperative announces local FFA chapter grant awards.
Frontier Cooperative Offers Scholarship Program
Feb 12, 2020
| Frontier
Frontier Cooperative is pleased to offer a scholarship program to students who choose to further his or her education in agricultural-related studies.
Frontier Cooperative Mineral Meeting Series
Feb 03, 2020
| Frontier
Please join us for a mineral discussion and see how Purina minerals can make a difference in your herd.
Dicamba Training
Jan 29, 2020
| Frontier
Monsanto is offering in-person, live webinars and online Dicamba training.
Frontier Employees Recycle 4000 Uniforms
Nov 21, 2019
| Frontier
Frontier Cooperative employees wrapped up a successful uniform recycling program, collecting nearly 4,000 items for repurpose.
Changes to The Farmer Member Health Plan
Nov 20, 2019
| Frontier
Nebraska Farm Bureau invites members of the 2019 Nebraska Cooperative Farmer Health Plan to enroll in the Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Member Health Plan.
Governor Signs Proclamation for Cooperative Month
Oct 02, 2019
| Frontier
A proclamation recognizing October as Cooperative Month was signed by Governor Pete Ricketts and presented in a ceremony at the State Capitol
Support any Nebraska FFA Chapter with I Believe in the Future of Ag
Sep 16, 2019
| Frontier
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 for innovative projects in their classrooms, leadership programming, community service projects...
Frontier Coop & Midwest Farmers Cooperative Announce Name, Headquarters
Jul 12, 2019
| Frontier
Unification of the two Cooperatives Effective this September
Nebraska Farmer Testifies On Capitol Hill
May 21, 2019
| Frontier
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 generations, paired with their willingness to embrace new technology, positions them to lead on...
Members Approve Unification of Frontier Cooperative & Midwest Farmers Cooperative
Apr 25, 2019
| Frontier
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 will be effective September 1, 2019.
Resources For Flooded Farmers
Apr 02, 2019
| Frontier
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.
Safety is Our Priority
Apr 01, 2019
| Frontier
Our number one goal in this business is safety. Profitability and success mean nothing if you’re not here to reap their benefits.
Frontier Coop Teams Up For Flood Relief Concert Fundraiser
Mar 21, 2019
| Frontier
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 snow was piling up, the newly renovated Starlite Event Center planned a “Spring Fever&rdqu...
Frontier Coop & Midwest Farmers Cooperative Unification Proceeds To Member Vote
Mar 15, 2019
| Frontier
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 approved moving forward with a member vote to unify the two cooperatives. This decision came after c...