VICKIE HOPPMAN, RETIRED THORNTON STORE MANAGER “I took pride in my work,” says Vickie Hoppman, who retired from her job as Thornton store manager on Nov. 10th. “I enjoyed doing the accounting aspect of the job as well as waiting on customers and getting to know my employees.” Vickie views the strongpoints of her 16-year […]

Hannah Ammann and Tyler Brolsma, FarmRX Site Specific Ag Specialists In 2022 we saw some record-breaking crops. One would argue we weren’t too far behind for the 2023 crop season. With those yields we will further need to look at the data to keep up with nutrient removal. In doing so, we need a compiled

Emily boelke, vp of human resources At NuWay-K&H Cooperative, our Exceptional Value, Diversity and Innovation come from one source: our people. We’re famous for telling our customers: “We have no proprietary products. The products we offer can be purchased elsewhere. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people.” We hire and retain the

JUSTIN COYLE, ENERGY OPERATIONS DIRECTOR With the 2023-24 heating season upon us, here are a couple of reminders to make sure our delivery staff has access to your LP and fuel tanks. Please shovel a path directly to the tank and clean your driveway after each snow event. Also, observe the height restrictions of our

Kevin Jones, President / CEO Boring can be good. Boring may be negatively associated with lack of change that adds spice to life, but it can also be good when it comes to success. Reporting one successful year after another may be “boring” to some but “beautiful” to others. With the latter idea in mind,

Elmore Fueling Site Open By: Al Seckinger, VP of Retail Operations I have good news for you. Our newly upgraded Elmore, MN fueling site officially began dispensing diesel fuel and gas on a 24-hour basis to customers at the end of May. In addition to new lines and pumps, Elmore features a new 12,000-gallon above

Upgrading Fuel Storage By: Justin Coyle, Energy Operations Director As we move through summer and closer to fall, please take this time to reach out to your NuWay-K&H Energy Account Manager about any LP or refined fuel storage needs you may have. Upsizing your fuel storage is a great way to ensure you have the

Fungicides: When to Spray By: John Sandmeyer, Seed, Crop Protection & Nutrients, Products Director “The ideal timing for corn fungicide is at full tassel.” “How do I know if I should spray a fungicide or not?” This is a question we get quite often. I also hear statements like: “I don’t think I see anything

Investing in More Rail Storage By: Jake Oldenburg, VP Operations “With more rail storage we’ll have greater flexibility and not have to rely as much on trucking.” Fortunately, NuWay-K&H’s membership, board and leadership team is not only looking at today or next year—but at the future. We’re making plans to serve our customers long-term, and

Plan Service Work Ahead of Time If you know of any refined fuels or propane system work you need done before fall, let us know as soon as possible. This includes setting new tanks, trenching lines, plumbing hog barns, or setting up generators before the winter season. We want to make sure your needs get