What’s important to the farmer when it comes to crop production? Getting things done. That’s why River Valley Cooperative’s agronomy experts spend most of their time in the country throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois, working one-on-one with growers.
Whether you need gasoline to keep you rolling, propane to keep you warm or dry your crops, lubricants and oils to keep your machinery running efficiently, or diesel to run your farm equipment, River Valley Cooperative has you covered.
While River Valley Cooperative supplies high-quality livestock feed to producers in eastern Iowa and western Illinois, we're also focused on providing safe, healthy food from farm to the table.
If you’re going to take full advantage of high grain prices, it helps to have a partner who can help you navigate today’s volatile grain markets.
These are the forward-thinking owner-customers of River Valley Cooperative. While they share a love for the land, not all are traditional producers.
Our motto of “Your Success, Our Future” extends to our employees. We firmly believe our employees are the key to our success. We provide personal and team development opportunities to give our employees the skills and tools they need to do their job and thrive in their job and personal life.
Count on River Valley Cooperative for basis contracts, minimum price contracts, hedge-to-arrive contracts, price-later contracts, priced-forward contracts, deferred payment contracts, direct deposit of grain checks, grain hauling services, and grain market insights.
River Valley provides two grain delivery options for marketing your grain, including:
2018 GRAIN POLICIES Iowa Grain Policies Illinois Grain Policies ACH Authorization Form
Select Pricing Program Bi-Weekly Updates John Stewart & Associates, October 15, 2018 Comments
Today we entered into new positions for summer 2019 soybeans and fall 2019 corn. We sold an additional 20% of summer soybeans versus SN9 futures at 9.24. This takes us to 40% sold for summer soybeans at an average price of 9.80. We also initiated our first hedge for the 2 year corn program versus CZ19. We sold 20% at $4.05 The following trades were also added later in the day:
Brian Burke John Stewart & Associates
Our program is designed to provide grain producers flexible pricing programs and delivery options based on the needs of your farming operation. Utilize futures and basis contracting to support pricing opportunities on grain marketing.
We offer transportation and logistics support for timely and cost effective delivery to market. In addition, utilize technology services aimed to improve the communication, execution and recordkeeping of your grain marketing supported by your Grain Marketing Team.
Communication • Receive emailed grain comments every morning and afternoon • Receive updates on government report data and market implications • Receive marketing bulletins and strategies
Subscribing is fast and easy! Visit our homepage, look for the MarketEdge Newsletter box on the right side of the page, add your email address and click "Subscribe".
Technology • River Valley Cooperative mobile-friendly website – rivervalleycoop.com • Sign up for direct deposit of grain settlements • Receive contracts electronically and access to other customized reports • Sign up for text alerts via your mobile phone • Leave a price offer or sell grain electronically through the River Valley Cooperative/DTN Offer Portal and market grain 24 hours a day
NEW! Try our Equivalent Price Calculator Tool. Plug in your data into the shaded boxes on the downloadable spreadsheet to see the price equivalent on your crops.
Marketing • 24-hour marketing capabilities • First access to HTA contracting, basis programs and other marketing opportunities • Best market pricing • Delivery options including farm pick-up programs
For more information on any of our grain services, contact River Valley’s grain marketing team:
Central Office Mike Moellenbeck 563-285-1720 mmoellenbeck@rivervalleycoop.com
Kale Petersen 563-285-1736 kpetersen@rivervalleycoop.com
Bridgett Wildermuth 563-285-1719 bwildermuth@rivervalleycoop.com
Galva Office Scott Sallee 309-932-2081 ext. 223 ssallee@rivervalleycoop.com
Olin/Martelle Offices Phil Knuth Olin 319-484-2341 / Martelle 319-482-3101 pknuth@rivervalleycoop.com
Ryan Office Allison Ryan 563-932-2101 aryan@rivervalleycoop.com