Ag Partners Cooperative Inc.
Energy Market Update From Eric Osterhaus, VP of Energy
This war/conflict has obviously affected the energy markets, so I wanted to take a moment to provide an update on what we have seen over the last few days and weeks.
| CROP | 2026 SP | Vol | 2025 HP | 2025 SP |
| Corn | 4.62 | 0.15 | 4.22 | 4.70 |
| Grain Sorghum | 4.61 | 0.15 | 4.24 | 4.72 |
| Soybeans | 11.09 | 0.13 | 10.35 | 10.54 |
| Wheat | 5.61 | 0.19 | 5.37 | 5.90 |
SP= Spring Price or Projected Price Guaranteed
HP=Harvest Price or Final Grain Price
Besides being the biggest employer in many of the towns we serve, local co-ops are also engines of economic growth. Profits in the form of patronage go back into the pockets of our member-owners, who then purchase goods and services from other local businesses. Our employees also spend money in their local communities. And our Ag Partners board of directors invests directly in the communities we serve, funding everything from Little League baseball uniforms to community swimming pools. It’s a virtuous cycle that makes many of our members feel especially proud to be part of the cooperative system.
From schools, churches and food pantries to events the whole community looks forward to each year, Ag Partners is dedicated to this place we call home. Giving back to the community is an important aspect of our mission, and we are happy to do our part through local financial contributions, volunteering and coordinating with others who are doing good work here. Nothing helps our cooperative attract and keep talented employees more than healthy, vibrant communities.
If you just finished high school or college, or you’re searching for a new opportunity, Ag Partners is always looking for career-oriented team members with a customer-service mindset. Many of our local managers and team leaders came up through the cooperative system, starting with jobs in high school or right out of college. We place a high priority on recruiting local talent; young people who grew up around here and come to work for us often turn into our best employees because of their homegrown values, education and willingness to work hard.