ACE Hardware ▪ Ag Parts ▪ Agronomy ▪ Automotive Station ▪ Bulk Fuels ▪ Feed & Grain ▪ Machinery ▪ NAPA Auto Parts O n Thursday, March 3, 2011 the Pulaski Chase Coopera- tive hosted their annual Open House and Pancake Breakfast. The Open House is a great time for co-op employees to take a minute and say thank you for the support our customers gave us in 2010. The Pancake Broth- ers served up hot and delicious pan- cakes from 10-2 dur- ing the Open House. The Krause Brothers are known for their high flying show, flipping pancakes in the air for patrons to catch on their plates. Over 1,100 people stopped in and enjoyed breakfast at the co-op this year. There were many pro- motions and activities along with the complimentary breakfast that day. Informational tables from each department were set up around the machine shop, giving customers a chance to check out new products and special offers available. During the Open House, customers toured the facilities, talked with manufacturer representatives, and also registered for door prizes. Our newly remodeled parts depart- ment was open just in time for people to tour. Sunnyside Hatchery had baby chicks on hand for the kids to see and hold. Vari- ous machinery and equip- ment was also on display for people to view. Kids were able to turn in their color- ing pages for the contest that was judged later that day. Our col- oring contest winners were Jacinta Marcks, Sydney Gwidt, Austin Nooyen, and Madelynn Gwidt. Pulaski Chase Cooperative celebrates 81 years at their annual Open House Pulaski Chase Cooperative celebrates 81 years at their annual Open House Machinery News Machinery News W ith the retirement of long time Machine Shop Man- ager Dewey Karcz, we would like to introduce Merle Wruck as our new Machinery Department Manager. Merle is well known in the area and has many years experience selling tractors. Our machine shop services all types of equipment, tractors and mid to full size trucks. With summer on its way , don‘t forget to get your air condition- ers serviced! We know how impor- tant good equipment is to your busi- ness. Call on us for all of your equip- ment repairs. If you are in need of parts or service, give us a call. We will make sure to help you the best we can, and that‘s a promise! Along with being a Mahindra and Buhler Versatile tractor dealer, we also have a full line of rental equip- ment. We have tractors available from 33 horsepower, all the way up to 190 horsepower. There are many attachments to chose from including chisel plows, tillers, and augers, plus skid steers, trailers, and an automatic roll mill. Give Merle a call today for all of your machinery needs!! Malcheski Remembered Malcheski Remembered L ong-time Pulaski Chase Cooperative Board mem- ber, and state and na- tional cooperative leader, John Malcheski passed away March 22 at the age of 78. John was honored posthumously along with his wife Renee by the Pulaski Area Chamber of Commerce with its prestig- ious 2011 Community Service Award. This award was presented on March 29 to Renee and their children. John lived in Pulaski all of his life and was a graduate of the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Farm Short Course in 1953. In addition to long time service on the board of directors here, he also served on the boards of Morning Glory Cooperative, Land O‘Lakes, and the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. John always found time to help the Volun- teers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance and the U.S. Agency for International De- velopment. He made many trips to East- ern Europe and Haiti to help in the forma- tion of cooperatives and assist farmers in growing and marketing agricultural prod- ucts. John will be sorely missed, but we will continue to benefit well into the future from his work with cooperatives and local, national and international causes.
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ACE Hardware Ag Parts Agronomy Automotive Station Bulk Fuels Feed amp Grain Machinery NAPA Auto Parts
O n Thursday March 3 2011 the Pulaski Chase Coopera-tive hosted their annual Open
House and Pancake Breakfast The Open House is a great time for co-op employees to take a minute and say thank you for the support our customers gave us in 2010 The Pancake Broth-ers served up hot and delicious pan-cakes from 10-2 dur-ing the Open House The Krause Brothers are known for their high flying show flipping pancakes in the air for patrons to catch on their plates Over 1100 people stopped in and enjoyed breakfast at the co-op this year There were many pro-motions and activities along with the complimentary breakfast that day Informational tables from each department were set up around the machine shop giving
customers a chance to check out new products and special offers available During the Open House customers toured the facilities talked with manufacturer representatives and also registered for door prizes Our newly remodeled parts depart-ment was open just in time for people to tour Sunnyside Hatchery had
baby chicks on hand for the kids to see and hold Vari-
ous machinery and equip-ment was also on display for people to view Kids were able to turn in their color-ing pages for the contest that was
judged later that day Our col-oring contest winners were Jacinta Marcks Sydney Gwidt Austin Nooyen and Madelynn Gwidt
Pulaski Chase Cooperative celebrates 81 years at their annual Open HousePulaski Chase Cooperative celebrates 81 years at their annual Open House
Machinery NewsMachinery News
W ith the retirement of long time Machine Shop Man-ager Dewey Karcz we
would like to introduce Merle Wruck as our new Machinery Department Manager Merle is well known in the area and has many years experience selling tractors
Our machine shop services all types of equipment tractors and mid to full size trucks With summer on its way donlsquot forget to get your air condition-ers serviced We know how impor-tant good equipment is to your busi-ness Call on us for all of your equip-ment repairs If you are in need of parts or service give us a call We will make sure to help you the best we can and thatlsquos a promise
Along with being a Mahindra and Buhler Versatile tractor dealer we also have a full line of rental equip-ment We have tractors available from 33 horsepower all the way up to 190 horsepower There are many attachments to chose from including chisel plows tillers and augers plus skid steers trailers and an automatic roll mill Give Merle a call today for all of your machinery needs
Malcheski RememberedMalcheski Remembered
L ong-time Pulaski Chase Cooperative Board mem-ber and state and na-
tional cooperative leader John Malcheski passed away March 22 at the age of 78 John was honored posthumously along
with his wife Renee by the Pulaski Area Chamber of Commerce with its prestig-ious 2011 Community Service Award This award was presented on March 29 to Renee and their children John lived in Pulaski all of his life and was a graduate of the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Farm Short Course in 1953 In addition to long time service on the board of directors here he also served on the boards of Morning Glory Cooperative Land OlsquoLakes and the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board John always found time to help the Volun-teers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance and the US Agency for International De-velopment He made many trips to East-ern Europe and Haiti to help in the forma-tion of cooperatives and assist farmers in growing and marketing agricultural prod-ucts John will be sorely missed but we will continue to benefit well into the future from his work with cooperatives and local national and international causes
Chick Days 2011Chick Days 2011
A sure sign of spring every year is the day we receive our brochures and delivery dates
from Sunnyside Hatchery We are currently taking orders for the 2011 season Please remember to order early to ensure you get the chicks you want for the 2011 growing sea-son The Jumbo Broilers are a crowd pleaser every year This fast grow-ing meat bird can average 6 to 7 pounds in 8 weeks The Leghorn the top producer of large white eggs is another popular selection or if you prefer brown egg layers ndash Browns and Special Blacks are also avail-able These birds lay well are easy to handle are extremely hardy and
have excellent egg quality Because the Browns are extremely popular and sell out every year your order should be placed as soon as possi-ble
Chick Day delivery dates are on Tuesdays May 17 May 31
June 14 June 28 July 12 We ask that all orders be placed at least 2 weeks prior to the delivery date The chicks usually arrive in a climate controlled van by 10 AM and should be picked up at the feed mill as soon as possible We want to ensure you are getting good quality chicks so the sooner you can pick them up the better Brochures are available at either feed mill or you can call (920) 822-6286 to order or get more information
White and Brown ready to lay pullets should be ordered as soon as possi-ble and are available for August and September Donlsquot forget you can also order ducks and turkeys for April May and June Good luck with your birds
Dave VanDeWettering
Feed Mill Manager
From the Desk of Todd RosvoldFrom the Desk of Todd Rosvold
I n early March we had near 60 degree weather By the end of the month a snowstorm had
dropped 18 inches of snow and we had nights with below zero tempera-tures Lets hope that the rest of spring is warmer and dryer The unseasonable weather didnt dampen sales at the Co-op in March as we saw a 32 sales increase over the same month in 2010 Year to date sales are up by 45 Units in all major commodities are showing good gains so the dollar sale in-creases are due to more than rising commodity prices There is an old saying that a rising tide floats all ships The worldwide improvement in agricultural commod-ity markets is helping our farmer members especially dairy farmers after a few very rough years The economy overall seems to be slowly improving also and weve seen the consumer end of our business pick up Our ACE Hardware store has a 50 sales increase going year to date and our NAPA Parts Store is up nearly 30 for the same period Un-employment is still too high and our State and Federal budgets are a mess but businesses and consum-
ers are starting to spend more money again and I am confident the economic recovery will continue Over the last few years the Board has devoted much time and effort to making sure the equity of the coop-erative stays in the hands of current members in other words revolving equity in a timely basis From 2003 to 2010 we paid out nearly $900000 in cash for patronage and equities to members These members bene-fited from the basic cooperative tenet of returning yearly profits to mem-bers in proportion of their purchases to the cooperativelsquos total sales Some members call this free money and in a way it is because all they had to do to earn it was to buy from the cooperative While the decision to retire equity and how much to re-tire is entirely up to a cooperatives Board under Wisconsin State stat-utes a truly successful co-op finds a way to revolve equity in a timely manner
ldquoFrom 2003 to 2010 we paid out nearly $900000 in cash for patron-
age and equities to membersrdquo During the same period I referred to earlier we replaced over $36 million in fixed assets and paid nearly $25 million toward term debt These are
all cash outlays that need to be made and the Board and management are pleased with the Co-ops ability to do this Revolving equity replacing fixed assets and paying off debt are all vital toward keeping the co-op successful Many members have expressed an interest in getting all or a portion of their equity prior to the current retire-ment age of 75 years We have thought long and hard on how to do this without completely depleting our cash reserves One possible way to do this is an early redemption pro-gram using Net Present Value and Opportunity costs The Board has decided to give equity holders the voluntary option of early redemption in a trial program for the rest of the Co-ops fiscal year 2011 ending July 31 2011 Chairman Allen Kohn will discuss this program in greater depth in his article in this newsletter We have a lot of events and promo-tions coming up so please make a point to stop in and see us Weve made improvements to almost all of our facilities and if you havent been here lately I think youll like what weve done Have a safe and enjoy-able summer Todd Rosvold General Manager
Hardware NewsHardware News
S pring is in the air and summer will soon be knocking on our door If you have been in the
hardware store lately you may have noticed a lot of new things happening with the changing of the seasons Here at Pulaski ACE Hardware we are gearing up for summer in a big way Bonnie Plants will be available again for the summer planting sea-son Our selection will include toma-toes beans flowers and much more We also have a large assort-ment of Oldlsquos packaged garden seeds With over 100 varieties of vegetables and flowers to choose from its sure to be a crowd pleaser Bulk seed offerings include many varieties of sweet corn beans and peas We also have eight varieties of seed potatoes plus red yellow and white onions
Spring is a good time to get your lawn in great condition with Scotts lawn products You can purchase the 4 step program or purchase steps as you need them To have a great looking lawn it is important to start with a quality Scotts product and it is just as important to have a quality applicator with precision rate set-tings
We carry many quality brands of power equipment including Ariens Craftsman Hustler Poulan Stihl and Toro All of our lines offer quality long lasting products Whether youlsquore in the market for a larger lawn tractor or a small Craftsman walk behind welsquove got just what you need right here at the co-op Stop in today or check out our website for more information about all of our power equipment We are Pulaskilsquos ldquoPower Equipment Headquartersrdquo Call our small engine shop early for your equipment tune-ups or repairs Our small engine shop can repair all makes and models of power equip-ment and we can also special order parts in for you Our certified small engine shop technician will get the job done right the first time Our small engine shop also sharpens mower blades and chainsaw chains As always we offer many services to our customers all year long At Pu-laski ACE Hardware we will fill your LP tank while you wait You always get your own tank returned to you If you need a new tank we stock vari-ous sizes in the ACE store We fill all sizes from 5lbs to 100lbs including forklift tanks and RVlsquos We can also custom cut black or galvanized pipe to your specifications If you need larger quantities of pipe we stock
most sizes of piping in 21 foot lengths Window and screen repair key cutting and computerized paint matching are also available
Please log onto our website for a complete listing of our rental equip-ment Everything we have is avail-able to rent for a half day full day or week All rental items are also avail-able for purchase Thank you for your support in 2011 Louie Szczepanski ACE Hardware Manager
Ag Parts NewsAg Parts News
D uring our new ACE Hardware and NAPA store project in 2009 we remodeled a portion
of our auto parts storage area The project took unused space between the machinery shop and parts counter and created two levels for stocking inventory This allowed us to get most of our automotive parts much closer to the counter in a very organized clean and well lit environ-ment This remodel has helped spur double digit growth in our NAPA de-partment since the shelving was in-stalled This winter we did the same type of work in our Ag parts store room Our
old storage area was very dark had fixed wooden shelving and was probably 50 years old or older The style of shelving while very good 50
years ago made it very difficult to find spaces to stock
new parts in a logical easy to find order Over the years parts
were stocked out of order and our employees spent a lot of time searching for them
The new shelving system is com-pletely installed and all of our parts are stocked in a way that makes them very easy to find and close to the front counter We have a great selection of Ag parts and if we dont have what you need on hand we can get parts for almost any tractor make or implement manufacturer We also have bulk roller chain and hydraulic hose in stock custom cut to your preference Galvanized and Black Pipe is always available mdash give us a call and we can cut and thread it for you right away Stop in and see our newly remodeled Ag parts department today For parts and special orders please call (920) 822-6274
Thank you Thank you DeweyDewey
Dewey Karcz announced his retire-ment plans effective March 15 2011 Dewey was our Machinery Depart-ment Manager and was with the co-op for 35 years Everyone here at Pulaski Chase Cooperative would like to wish him all the best in his fu-ture endeavors Thank you for eve-rything you have done you will be missed
Agronomy NewsAgronomy News
A s you read this I hope spring is finally here with summer right behind Hopefully plant-
ing has started or everything is pointed out the shed door waiting Whatever the case may be there is still time to fine tune a few key com-ponents of your crop plan for 2011 The first thing to look at is your herbi-cide program because herbicides are very important to your crops right now We have been told for some time that weed resistance is creeping into our region of Wisconsin so eve-ryone should make sure to have a good herbicide resistance plan in place Pulaski Chase Cooperativelsquos Agronomy Team has paired up with Syngenta a strong leader in agricul-tural chemicals to bring you a strong pesticide program that not only works but is also affordable Apply-ing just one late post application of Round-Upcopy can reduce weed resis-tance and significantly impact yields Weeds that are only an inch or two high donlsquot look harmful but they can cause huge problems in the future With corn well over five dollars and soybeans near thirteen no one can afford to lose even the slightest amount of yield in their crops
There are many options when fine tuning your herbicide planning pro-gram
1mdashUse reduced rates of herbicide with your dry fertilizer and work it into your field about three inches deep before planting This starts controlling the weeds before they begin to germinate giving you more time to make a later post application without losing yields Two chemicals working together at different times give you longer season control 2mdashIf you are presently using a one application program switch to a two pass application Whatever your chemical choice may be put a portion of it down pre-emerge or early-post and come back with a later post appli-cation All it takes is one late applica-tion of chemical to encourage weed resistance and reduce yields
3mdashThere is still time to get your acres signed up for a scouting program We can offer a program that is affordable and right for your farm One option would include two farm visits one just before spraying and one 10-14 days after spraying 4mdashMake sure to plan your nitrogen side-dress needs With gas prices on the rise liquid nitrogen has followed the same trend We can sit down and evaluate your nitrogen needs and make changes if need be Donlsquot forget about nitrogen stabilizers It is impor-tant to know when to use and when not to use them 5mdashLetlsquos not forget your alfalfa crops fertilizer needs with micros boron and sulfur being the big two Micros for beans and corn are also very important along with a good fungicide program Make sure to also watch for insects and diseases through out your fields
In closing the agronomy team hopes everyone has a safe and successful planting season Make sure you stop by the office today so we can make sure that your herbicide planning doesnt cost you your profits Dick Gwidt Agronomy Manager
Feed NewsFeed News
P lease welcome Patty Riegert as a new addition to our feed staff at Pulaski Chase Co-op
Patty will be joining Jamie Young and Bob Claycomb as a member of the sales and nutrition team Feed prices have been following the grain markets and have seen a pull back since early March We have never seen such day to day and in some cases morning to afternoon price swings as we have this past month Speculation of Chinese corn purchases South American soybean harvest problems and renewed strength of the dollar due to the twin disasters in Japan have caused these choppylsquo markets
As I am sitting here writing this arti-cle I am awaiting the USDA Grain Stock and Prospective Planting re-ports With the elevated price levels and estimates that the 2010 and 2011 US corn and soybean sup-plies are among the tightest on re-cord this set of numbers will either verify or weaken those thoughts We expect opportunities to price old and new crop grains because no matter what the report says there will probably be a market at least through July Now if we could only have the milk price go up like every-thing else hasmdashthings would be much better Have a good and safe spring season
Dave VanDeWettering
Feed Mill Manager
NAPA NewsNAPA News
A big thank you goes out to all of our customers who took advantage of our annual
Spring Filter Sale We had a very good sale making it one for the re-cord books Just in time for the spring season we now have a full selection of liquid handling and sprayer parts in stock including tips nozzles for your spray-ers hoses and meters We also carry an extensive assort-ment of belts and bearings for all your ag needs If you need it and we donlsquot have it we will get it for you in just a few short days Greg Wilson NAPA Manager
Fuel NewsFuel News
I tlsquos our priority to understand your challenges as an agricultural pro-ducer and we take pride in antici-
pating and addressing your changing needs Thatlsquos why welsquore so pleased to carry enhanced Cenexreg Premium Diesel Fuel Ruby Fieldmaster Itlsquos specially formulated to help your equipment run more efficiently with less downtime Ruby Fieldmaster contains a special additive to help prevent fouling is-sues ndash a problem experienced in modernized diesel engines (2007 models and newer) built to meet EPA emission standards Newer engines operate under higher temperatures and pressures that can literally ―cook typical 2 diesel this results in fouled fuel that recirculates in the fuel system leading to injectorfilter prob-
lems reduced efficiency power loss poor starting costly repairs and even engine failures There are real bottom-line benefits when you use fuels that have been enhanced to meet the needs of both existing and new engine technolo-gies Compared to typical 2 diesel fuel Cenex Premium Ruby Field-master Improves fuel economy by as much
as 5 Increases power by up to 45 Boosts fuel lubricity by 10-15 Extends life of injector pumps Lowers maintenance costs Welsquore confident that no other diesel fuel on the market contains a more complete balanced and quality addi-tive package Give us a call today at (920) 822-3235 for more information
Automotive Station NewsAutomotive Station News
N ow that winter is a thing of the past and the warm weather is almost here you
will soon take to the roads to enjoy summer Spring is the perfect time of year to make sure your vehicle is ready for the upcoming travel sea-son Whether youre driving across the country or driving across town be sure to check the following items to ensure your vehicle is running its best Your wiper blades play an extremely important role in increasing visibility They should be replaced every six months or when cracked cut or torn Checking the tires on your vehicle every few months can also help you in the long run If the tires are not at the right air pressure you could be losing precious gas mileage Inspec-tion of the tread for uneven wear could indicate the need for a wheel alignment Another good rule of thumb is that a change of season equals a change of oil Changing your cars oil and filter every three months or 3000 miles whichever comes first will en-sure that your car operates at peak efficiency Changing oil regularly is
the single most important thing that can be done to extend the life of your vehicle and keep it running smoothly Get a tune-up also if necessary Tune-ups on modern vehicles should include a check on the following sys-tems battery starting engine me-chanical power train fuel and igni-tion Make sure that all fluids are at the proper level There are several fluids that require attention including en-gine oil power steering fluid brake and transmission fluids windshield washer solvent and antifreeze Your antifreeze should be refreshed every two years Always make sure that your belts and hoses are in proper working con-dition A belt that fails can affect many different systems in your vehi-cle Cooling system hoses may be deteriorating from within so old hoses and clamps that appear to be in marginal condition may need to be replaced Stop in or give us a call at (920) 822-6170 for all of your automotive needs We look forward to serving you in 2011 John Marsh Station Manager
New Faces at Pulaski ChaseNew Faces at Pulaski Chase CooperativeCooperative
Patty Riegert Patty is the newest addition to our
feed team as an Ani-mal Production Spe-cialist Patty gradu-ated from UW-River Falls with a dairy sci-ence degree After working on her familylsquos 150 cow dairy farm for
two years she decided to pursue her passion for dairy nutrition at Pulaski Chase Co-op Patty says that she enjoys field work so much that she wished spring tillage would last longer than one season
Judy Lasecki Judy is a new store associate in our ACE Hardware store Judy re-sides in Pulaski with her husband Ken and children Ally Libby and Griffin In Judylsquos spare time she likes to paint draw and work on pro-jects around her home Judy also enjoys working with animals and spending any extra time she has with her family
Josh Zablocki Josh is the newest addition to our
machinery shop Josh proclaims him-self to be a straight shooterlsquo and enjoys working on machin-ery as a Diesel Me-chanic here at Pu-laski Chase Co-op
In his spare time Josh enjoys hunt-ing fishing and working on cars Pulaski Chase Cooperative is excited to welcome these new employees on board Please take a moment and welcome them to the co-op the next time you stop in
Board of Directors NewsBoard of Directors News
I n this newsletter I would like to introduce a new program that was recently approved by your board
of directors It is referred to as the Early Equity Redemption Program This program was adopted in re-sponse to requests from members who have a desire to have their eq-uity returned before they reach the age of 75 as well as from busi-nesses and LLCs who want their eq-uity from prior years business The board has studied several ways of getting equity back into the hands of members sooner than the age of 75 but this can only be accomplished as a result of good financial strength and staying current on term debt payments up-to-date fixed asset re-placement expenditures and also generating adequate capital for growth This Early Equity Redemption Pro-
gram will be in addition to the current program we already have in place and will be completely voluntary It will be run on a trial basis until July 31 2011 or until a maximum payout of $5000000 is reached whichever comes first This program may or may not be continued in the future The payments will not be in cash instead your equity in the cooperative
As a board we hope this pro-gram will help patrons who
would like to redeem their eq-uity before the age of 75
can be used to purchase major equipment type items only Some examples of such equipment would be machinery and attachments bulk fuel tanks and heavy duty air com-pressors Each department will have different items eligible for this new program Your equity will be dis-counted at a net present value of 7
and will be limited to amounts in ex-cess of the $150000 of retained eq-uity per patron There are several advantages to having a program like this in place It allows some members the ability to use their equity sooner it speeds up the rate at which the cooperative re-turns equity and should keep more of it in the hands of current users of the cooperative As a board we hope this program will help patrons who would like to redeem their equity be-fore the age of 75 If you are interested in more details on the Early Equity Redemption Pro-gram please be sure to visit the co-op to discuss what types of pur-chases are eligible and to learn more about how this program may work for you Allen Kohn Board Chairman
Main Office
(920) 822-3235
Agronomy
(920) 822-3341
Automotive
(920) 822-6170
Dry Grain
(920) 822-3252
Feed Mill
(920) 822-6286
Hardware
(920) 822-6396
Machinery
(920) 822-6150
Ag Parts
(920) 822-6274
NAPA
(920) 822-6272
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Chick Days 2011Chick Days 2011
A sure sign of spring every year is the day we receive our brochures and delivery dates
from Sunnyside Hatchery We are currently taking orders for the 2011 season Please remember to order early to ensure you get the chicks you want for the 2011 growing sea-son The Jumbo Broilers are a crowd pleaser every year This fast grow-ing meat bird can average 6 to 7 pounds in 8 weeks The Leghorn the top producer of large white eggs is another popular selection or if you prefer brown egg layers ndash Browns and Special Blacks are also avail-able These birds lay well are easy to handle are extremely hardy and
have excellent egg quality Because the Browns are extremely popular and sell out every year your order should be placed as soon as possi-ble
Chick Day delivery dates are on Tuesdays May 17 May 31
June 14 June 28 July 12 We ask that all orders be placed at least 2 weeks prior to the delivery date The chicks usually arrive in a climate controlled van by 10 AM and should be picked up at the feed mill as soon as possible We want to ensure you are getting good quality chicks so the sooner you can pick them up the better Brochures are available at either feed mill or you can call (920) 822-6286 to order or get more information
White and Brown ready to lay pullets should be ordered as soon as possi-ble and are available for August and September Donlsquot forget you can also order ducks and turkeys for April May and June Good luck with your birds
Dave VanDeWettering
Feed Mill Manager
From the Desk of Todd RosvoldFrom the Desk of Todd Rosvold
I n early March we had near 60 degree weather By the end of the month a snowstorm had
dropped 18 inches of snow and we had nights with below zero tempera-tures Lets hope that the rest of spring is warmer and dryer The unseasonable weather didnt dampen sales at the Co-op in March as we saw a 32 sales increase over the same month in 2010 Year to date sales are up by 45 Units in all major commodities are showing good gains so the dollar sale in-creases are due to more than rising commodity prices There is an old saying that a rising tide floats all ships The worldwide improvement in agricultural commod-ity markets is helping our farmer members especially dairy farmers after a few very rough years The economy overall seems to be slowly improving also and weve seen the consumer end of our business pick up Our ACE Hardware store has a 50 sales increase going year to date and our NAPA Parts Store is up nearly 30 for the same period Un-employment is still too high and our State and Federal budgets are a mess but businesses and consum-
ers are starting to spend more money again and I am confident the economic recovery will continue Over the last few years the Board has devoted much time and effort to making sure the equity of the coop-erative stays in the hands of current members in other words revolving equity in a timely basis From 2003 to 2010 we paid out nearly $900000 in cash for patronage and equities to members These members bene-fited from the basic cooperative tenet of returning yearly profits to mem-bers in proportion of their purchases to the cooperativelsquos total sales Some members call this free money and in a way it is because all they had to do to earn it was to buy from the cooperative While the decision to retire equity and how much to re-tire is entirely up to a cooperatives Board under Wisconsin State stat-utes a truly successful co-op finds a way to revolve equity in a timely manner
ldquoFrom 2003 to 2010 we paid out nearly $900000 in cash for patron-
age and equities to membersrdquo During the same period I referred to earlier we replaced over $36 million in fixed assets and paid nearly $25 million toward term debt These are
all cash outlays that need to be made and the Board and management are pleased with the Co-ops ability to do this Revolving equity replacing fixed assets and paying off debt are all vital toward keeping the co-op successful Many members have expressed an interest in getting all or a portion of their equity prior to the current retire-ment age of 75 years We have thought long and hard on how to do this without completely depleting our cash reserves One possible way to do this is an early redemption pro-gram using Net Present Value and Opportunity costs The Board has decided to give equity holders the voluntary option of early redemption in a trial program for the rest of the Co-ops fiscal year 2011 ending July 31 2011 Chairman Allen Kohn will discuss this program in greater depth in his article in this newsletter We have a lot of events and promo-tions coming up so please make a point to stop in and see us Weve made improvements to almost all of our facilities and if you havent been here lately I think youll like what weve done Have a safe and enjoy-able summer Todd Rosvold General Manager
Hardware NewsHardware News
S pring is in the air and summer will soon be knocking on our door If you have been in the
hardware store lately you may have noticed a lot of new things happening with the changing of the seasons Here at Pulaski ACE Hardware we are gearing up for summer in a big way Bonnie Plants will be available again for the summer planting sea-son Our selection will include toma-toes beans flowers and much more We also have a large assort-ment of Oldlsquos packaged garden seeds With over 100 varieties of vegetables and flowers to choose from its sure to be a crowd pleaser Bulk seed offerings include many varieties of sweet corn beans and peas We also have eight varieties of seed potatoes plus red yellow and white onions
Spring is a good time to get your lawn in great condition with Scotts lawn products You can purchase the 4 step program or purchase steps as you need them To have a great looking lawn it is important to start with a quality Scotts product and it is just as important to have a quality applicator with precision rate set-tings
We carry many quality brands of power equipment including Ariens Craftsman Hustler Poulan Stihl and Toro All of our lines offer quality long lasting products Whether youlsquore in the market for a larger lawn tractor or a small Craftsman walk behind welsquove got just what you need right here at the co-op Stop in today or check out our website for more information about all of our power equipment We are Pulaskilsquos ldquoPower Equipment Headquartersrdquo Call our small engine shop early for your equipment tune-ups or repairs Our small engine shop can repair all makes and models of power equip-ment and we can also special order parts in for you Our certified small engine shop technician will get the job done right the first time Our small engine shop also sharpens mower blades and chainsaw chains As always we offer many services to our customers all year long At Pu-laski ACE Hardware we will fill your LP tank while you wait You always get your own tank returned to you If you need a new tank we stock vari-ous sizes in the ACE store We fill all sizes from 5lbs to 100lbs including forklift tanks and RVlsquos We can also custom cut black or galvanized pipe to your specifications If you need larger quantities of pipe we stock
most sizes of piping in 21 foot lengths Window and screen repair key cutting and computerized paint matching are also available
Please log onto our website for a complete listing of our rental equip-ment Everything we have is avail-able to rent for a half day full day or week All rental items are also avail-able for purchase Thank you for your support in 2011 Louie Szczepanski ACE Hardware Manager
Ag Parts NewsAg Parts News
D uring our new ACE Hardware and NAPA store project in 2009 we remodeled a portion
of our auto parts storage area The project took unused space between the machinery shop and parts counter and created two levels for stocking inventory This allowed us to get most of our automotive parts much closer to the counter in a very organized clean and well lit environ-ment This remodel has helped spur double digit growth in our NAPA de-partment since the shelving was in-stalled This winter we did the same type of work in our Ag parts store room Our
old storage area was very dark had fixed wooden shelving and was probably 50 years old or older The style of shelving while very good 50
years ago made it very difficult to find spaces to stock
new parts in a logical easy to find order Over the years parts
were stocked out of order and our employees spent a lot of time searching for them
The new shelving system is com-pletely installed and all of our parts are stocked in a way that makes them very easy to find and close to the front counter We have a great selection of Ag parts and if we dont have what you need on hand we can get parts for almost any tractor make or implement manufacturer We also have bulk roller chain and hydraulic hose in stock custom cut to your preference Galvanized and Black Pipe is always available mdash give us a call and we can cut and thread it for you right away Stop in and see our newly remodeled Ag parts department today For parts and special orders please call (920) 822-6274
Thank you Thank you DeweyDewey
Dewey Karcz announced his retire-ment plans effective March 15 2011 Dewey was our Machinery Depart-ment Manager and was with the co-op for 35 years Everyone here at Pulaski Chase Cooperative would like to wish him all the best in his fu-ture endeavors Thank you for eve-rything you have done you will be missed
Agronomy NewsAgronomy News
A s you read this I hope spring is finally here with summer right behind Hopefully plant-
ing has started or everything is pointed out the shed door waiting Whatever the case may be there is still time to fine tune a few key com-ponents of your crop plan for 2011 The first thing to look at is your herbi-cide program because herbicides are very important to your crops right now We have been told for some time that weed resistance is creeping into our region of Wisconsin so eve-ryone should make sure to have a good herbicide resistance plan in place Pulaski Chase Cooperativelsquos Agronomy Team has paired up with Syngenta a strong leader in agricul-tural chemicals to bring you a strong pesticide program that not only works but is also affordable Apply-ing just one late post application of Round-Upcopy can reduce weed resis-tance and significantly impact yields Weeds that are only an inch or two high donlsquot look harmful but they can cause huge problems in the future With corn well over five dollars and soybeans near thirteen no one can afford to lose even the slightest amount of yield in their crops
There are many options when fine tuning your herbicide planning pro-gram
1mdashUse reduced rates of herbicide with your dry fertilizer and work it into your field about three inches deep before planting This starts controlling the weeds before they begin to germinate giving you more time to make a later post application without losing yields Two chemicals working together at different times give you longer season control 2mdashIf you are presently using a one application program switch to a two pass application Whatever your chemical choice may be put a portion of it down pre-emerge or early-post and come back with a later post appli-cation All it takes is one late applica-tion of chemical to encourage weed resistance and reduce yields
3mdashThere is still time to get your acres signed up for a scouting program We can offer a program that is affordable and right for your farm One option would include two farm visits one just before spraying and one 10-14 days after spraying 4mdashMake sure to plan your nitrogen side-dress needs With gas prices on the rise liquid nitrogen has followed the same trend We can sit down and evaluate your nitrogen needs and make changes if need be Donlsquot forget about nitrogen stabilizers It is impor-tant to know when to use and when not to use them 5mdashLetlsquos not forget your alfalfa crops fertilizer needs with micros boron and sulfur being the big two Micros for beans and corn are also very important along with a good fungicide program Make sure to also watch for insects and diseases through out your fields
In closing the agronomy team hopes everyone has a safe and successful planting season Make sure you stop by the office today so we can make sure that your herbicide planning doesnt cost you your profits Dick Gwidt Agronomy Manager
Feed NewsFeed News
P lease welcome Patty Riegert as a new addition to our feed staff at Pulaski Chase Co-op
Patty will be joining Jamie Young and Bob Claycomb as a member of the sales and nutrition team Feed prices have been following the grain markets and have seen a pull back since early March We have never seen such day to day and in some cases morning to afternoon price swings as we have this past month Speculation of Chinese corn purchases South American soybean harvest problems and renewed strength of the dollar due to the twin disasters in Japan have caused these choppylsquo markets
As I am sitting here writing this arti-cle I am awaiting the USDA Grain Stock and Prospective Planting re-ports With the elevated price levels and estimates that the 2010 and 2011 US corn and soybean sup-plies are among the tightest on re-cord this set of numbers will either verify or weaken those thoughts We expect opportunities to price old and new crop grains because no matter what the report says there will probably be a market at least through July Now if we could only have the milk price go up like every-thing else hasmdashthings would be much better Have a good and safe spring season
Dave VanDeWettering
Feed Mill Manager
NAPA NewsNAPA News
A big thank you goes out to all of our customers who took advantage of our annual
Spring Filter Sale We had a very good sale making it one for the re-cord books Just in time for the spring season we now have a full selection of liquid handling and sprayer parts in stock including tips nozzles for your spray-ers hoses and meters We also carry an extensive assort-ment of belts and bearings for all your ag needs If you need it and we donlsquot have it we will get it for you in just a few short days Greg Wilson NAPA Manager
Fuel NewsFuel News
I tlsquos our priority to understand your challenges as an agricultural pro-ducer and we take pride in antici-
pating and addressing your changing needs Thatlsquos why welsquore so pleased to carry enhanced Cenexreg Premium Diesel Fuel Ruby Fieldmaster Itlsquos specially formulated to help your equipment run more efficiently with less downtime Ruby Fieldmaster contains a special additive to help prevent fouling is-sues ndash a problem experienced in modernized diesel engines (2007 models and newer) built to meet EPA emission standards Newer engines operate under higher temperatures and pressures that can literally ―cook typical 2 diesel this results in fouled fuel that recirculates in the fuel system leading to injectorfilter prob-
lems reduced efficiency power loss poor starting costly repairs and even engine failures There are real bottom-line benefits when you use fuels that have been enhanced to meet the needs of both existing and new engine technolo-gies Compared to typical 2 diesel fuel Cenex Premium Ruby Field-master Improves fuel economy by as much
as 5 Increases power by up to 45 Boosts fuel lubricity by 10-15 Extends life of injector pumps Lowers maintenance costs Welsquore confident that no other diesel fuel on the market contains a more complete balanced and quality addi-tive package Give us a call today at (920) 822-3235 for more information
Automotive Station NewsAutomotive Station News
N ow that winter is a thing of the past and the warm weather is almost here you
will soon take to the roads to enjoy summer Spring is the perfect time of year to make sure your vehicle is ready for the upcoming travel sea-son Whether youre driving across the country or driving across town be sure to check the following items to ensure your vehicle is running its best Your wiper blades play an extremely important role in increasing visibility They should be replaced every six months or when cracked cut or torn Checking the tires on your vehicle every few months can also help you in the long run If the tires are not at the right air pressure you could be losing precious gas mileage Inspec-tion of the tread for uneven wear could indicate the need for a wheel alignment Another good rule of thumb is that a change of season equals a change of oil Changing your cars oil and filter every three months or 3000 miles whichever comes first will en-sure that your car operates at peak efficiency Changing oil regularly is
the single most important thing that can be done to extend the life of your vehicle and keep it running smoothly Get a tune-up also if necessary Tune-ups on modern vehicles should include a check on the following sys-tems battery starting engine me-chanical power train fuel and igni-tion Make sure that all fluids are at the proper level There are several fluids that require attention including en-gine oil power steering fluid brake and transmission fluids windshield washer solvent and antifreeze Your antifreeze should be refreshed every two years Always make sure that your belts and hoses are in proper working con-dition A belt that fails can affect many different systems in your vehi-cle Cooling system hoses may be deteriorating from within so old hoses and clamps that appear to be in marginal condition may need to be replaced Stop in or give us a call at (920) 822-6170 for all of your automotive needs We look forward to serving you in 2011 John Marsh Station Manager
New Faces at Pulaski ChaseNew Faces at Pulaski Chase CooperativeCooperative
Patty Riegert Patty is the newest addition to our
feed team as an Ani-mal Production Spe-cialist Patty gradu-ated from UW-River Falls with a dairy sci-ence degree After working on her familylsquos 150 cow dairy farm for
two years she decided to pursue her passion for dairy nutrition at Pulaski Chase Co-op Patty says that she enjoys field work so much that she wished spring tillage would last longer than one season
Judy Lasecki Judy is a new store associate in our ACE Hardware store Judy re-sides in Pulaski with her husband Ken and children Ally Libby and Griffin In Judylsquos spare time she likes to paint draw and work on pro-jects around her home Judy also enjoys working with animals and spending any extra time she has with her family
Josh Zablocki Josh is the newest addition to our
machinery shop Josh proclaims him-self to be a straight shooterlsquo and enjoys working on machin-ery as a Diesel Me-chanic here at Pu-laski Chase Co-op
In his spare time Josh enjoys hunt-ing fishing and working on cars Pulaski Chase Cooperative is excited to welcome these new employees on board Please take a moment and welcome them to the co-op the next time you stop in
Board of Directors NewsBoard of Directors News
I n this newsletter I would like to introduce a new program that was recently approved by your board
of directors It is referred to as the Early Equity Redemption Program This program was adopted in re-sponse to requests from members who have a desire to have their eq-uity returned before they reach the age of 75 as well as from busi-nesses and LLCs who want their eq-uity from prior years business The board has studied several ways of getting equity back into the hands of members sooner than the age of 75 but this can only be accomplished as a result of good financial strength and staying current on term debt payments up-to-date fixed asset re-placement expenditures and also generating adequate capital for growth This Early Equity Redemption Pro-
gram will be in addition to the current program we already have in place and will be completely voluntary It will be run on a trial basis until July 31 2011 or until a maximum payout of $5000000 is reached whichever comes first This program may or may not be continued in the future The payments will not be in cash instead your equity in the cooperative
As a board we hope this pro-gram will help patrons who
would like to redeem their eq-uity before the age of 75
can be used to purchase major equipment type items only Some examples of such equipment would be machinery and attachments bulk fuel tanks and heavy duty air com-pressors Each department will have different items eligible for this new program Your equity will be dis-counted at a net present value of 7
and will be limited to amounts in ex-cess of the $150000 of retained eq-uity per patron There are several advantages to having a program like this in place It allows some members the ability to use their equity sooner it speeds up the rate at which the cooperative re-turns equity and should keep more of it in the hands of current users of the cooperative As a board we hope this program will help patrons who would like to redeem their equity be-fore the age of 75 If you are interested in more details on the Early Equity Redemption Pro-gram please be sure to visit the co-op to discuss what types of pur-chases are eligible and to learn more about how this program may work for you Allen Kohn Board Chairman
Main Office
(920) 822-3235
Agronomy
(920) 822-3341
Automotive
(920) 822-6170
Dry Grain
(920) 822-3252
Feed Mill
(920) 822-6286
Hardware
(920) 822-6396
Machinery
(920) 822-6150
Ag Parts
(920) 822-6274
NAPA
(920) 822-6272
PRST STD US POSTAGE
PAID PULASKI WI
PERMIT NO 8
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Hardware NewsHardware News
S pring is in the air and summer will soon be knocking on our door If you have been in the
hardware store lately you may have noticed a lot of new things happening with the changing of the seasons Here at Pulaski ACE Hardware we are gearing up for summer in a big way Bonnie Plants will be available again for the summer planting sea-son Our selection will include toma-toes beans flowers and much more We also have a large assort-ment of Oldlsquos packaged garden seeds With over 100 varieties of vegetables and flowers to choose from its sure to be a crowd pleaser Bulk seed offerings include many varieties of sweet corn beans and peas We also have eight varieties of seed potatoes plus red yellow and white onions
Spring is a good time to get your lawn in great condition with Scotts lawn products You can purchase the 4 step program or purchase steps as you need them To have a great looking lawn it is important to start with a quality Scotts product and it is just as important to have a quality applicator with precision rate set-tings
We carry many quality brands of power equipment including Ariens Craftsman Hustler Poulan Stihl and Toro All of our lines offer quality long lasting products Whether youlsquore in the market for a larger lawn tractor or a small Craftsman walk behind welsquove got just what you need right here at the co-op Stop in today or check out our website for more information about all of our power equipment We are Pulaskilsquos ldquoPower Equipment Headquartersrdquo Call our small engine shop early for your equipment tune-ups or repairs Our small engine shop can repair all makes and models of power equip-ment and we can also special order parts in for you Our certified small engine shop technician will get the job done right the first time Our small engine shop also sharpens mower blades and chainsaw chains As always we offer many services to our customers all year long At Pu-laski ACE Hardware we will fill your LP tank while you wait You always get your own tank returned to you If you need a new tank we stock vari-ous sizes in the ACE store We fill all sizes from 5lbs to 100lbs including forklift tanks and RVlsquos We can also custom cut black or galvanized pipe to your specifications If you need larger quantities of pipe we stock
most sizes of piping in 21 foot lengths Window and screen repair key cutting and computerized paint matching are also available
Please log onto our website for a complete listing of our rental equip-ment Everything we have is avail-able to rent for a half day full day or week All rental items are also avail-able for purchase Thank you for your support in 2011 Louie Szczepanski ACE Hardware Manager
Ag Parts NewsAg Parts News
D uring our new ACE Hardware and NAPA store project in 2009 we remodeled a portion
of our auto parts storage area The project took unused space between the machinery shop and parts counter and created two levels for stocking inventory This allowed us to get most of our automotive parts much closer to the counter in a very organized clean and well lit environ-ment This remodel has helped spur double digit growth in our NAPA de-partment since the shelving was in-stalled This winter we did the same type of work in our Ag parts store room Our
old storage area was very dark had fixed wooden shelving and was probably 50 years old or older The style of shelving while very good 50
years ago made it very difficult to find spaces to stock
new parts in a logical easy to find order Over the years parts
were stocked out of order and our employees spent a lot of time searching for them
The new shelving system is com-pletely installed and all of our parts are stocked in a way that makes them very easy to find and close to the front counter We have a great selection of Ag parts and if we dont have what you need on hand we can get parts for almost any tractor make or implement manufacturer We also have bulk roller chain and hydraulic hose in stock custom cut to your preference Galvanized and Black Pipe is always available mdash give us a call and we can cut and thread it for you right away Stop in and see our newly remodeled Ag parts department today For parts and special orders please call (920) 822-6274
Thank you Thank you DeweyDewey
Dewey Karcz announced his retire-ment plans effective March 15 2011 Dewey was our Machinery Depart-ment Manager and was with the co-op for 35 years Everyone here at Pulaski Chase Cooperative would like to wish him all the best in his fu-ture endeavors Thank you for eve-rything you have done you will be missed
Agronomy NewsAgronomy News
A s you read this I hope spring is finally here with summer right behind Hopefully plant-
ing has started or everything is pointed out the shed door waiting Whatever the case may be there is still time to fine tune a few key com-ponents of your crop plan for 2011 The first thing to look at is your herbi-cide program because herbicides are very important to your crops right now We have been told for some time that weed resistance is creeping into our region of Wisconsin so eve-ryone should make sure to have a good herbicide resistance plan in place Pulaski Chase Cooperativelsquos Agronomy Team has paired up with Syngenta a strong leader in agricul-tural chemicals to bring you a strong pesticide program that not only works but is also affordable Apply-ing just one late post application of Round-Upcopy can reduce weed resis-tance and significantly impact yields Weeds that are only an inch or two high donlsquot look harmful but they can cause huge problems in the future With corn well over five dollars and soybeans near thirteen no one can afford to lose even the slightest amount of yield in their crops
There are many options when fine tuning your herbicide planning pro-gram
1mdashUse reduced rates of herbicide with your dry fertilizer and work it into your field about three inches deep before planting This starts controlling the weeds before they begin to germinate giving you more time to make a later post application without losing yields Two chemicals working together at different times give you longer season control 2mdashIf you are presently using a one application program switch to a two pass application Whatever your chemical choice may be put a portion of it down pre-emerge or early-post and come back with a later post appli-cation All it takes is one late applica-tion of chemical to encourage weed resistance and reduce yields
3mdashThere is still time to get your acres signed up for a scouting program We can offer a program that is affordable and right for your farm One option would include two farm visits one just before spraying and one 10-14 days after spraying 4mdashMake sure to plan your nitrogen side-dress needs With gas prices on the rise liquid nitrogen has followed the same trend We can sit down and evaluate your nitrogen needs and make changes if need be Donlsquot forget about nitrogen stabilizers It is impor-tant to know when to use and when not to use them 5mdashLetlsquos not forget your alfalfa crops fertilizer needs with micros boron and sulfur being the big two Micros for beans and corn are also very important along with a good fungicide program Make sure to also watch for insects and diseases through out your fields
In closing the agronomy team hopes everyone has a safe and successful planting season Make sure you stop by the office today so we can make sure that your herbicide planning doesnt cost you your profits Dick Gwidt Agronomy Manager
Feed NewsFeed News
P lease welcome Patty Riegert as a new addition to our feed staff at Pulaski Chase Co-op
Patty will be joining Jamie Young and Bob Claycomb as a member of the sales and nutrition team Feed prices have been following the grain markets and have seen a pull back since early March We have never seen such day to day and in some cases morning to afternoon price swings as we have this past month Speculation of Chinese corn purchases South American soybean harvest problems and renewed strength of the dollar due to the twin disasters in Japan have caused these choppylsquo markets
As I am sitting here writing this arti-cle I am awaiting the USDA Grain Stock and Prospective Planting re-ports With the elevated price levels and estimates that the 2010 and 2011 US corn and soybean sup-plies are among the tightest on re-cord this set of numbers will either verify or weaken those thoughts We expect opportunities to price old and new crop grains because no matter what the report says there will probably be a market at least through July Now if we could only have the milk price go up like every-thing else hasmdashthings would be much better Have a good and safe spring season
Dave VanDeWettering
Feed Mill Manager
NAPA NewsNAPA News
A big thank you goes out to all of our customers who took advantage of our annual
Spring Filter Sale We had a very good sale making it one for the re-cord books Just in time for the spring season we now have a full selection of liquid handling and sprayer parts in stock including tips nozzles for your spray-ers hoses and meters We also carry an extensive assort-ment of belts and bearings for all your ag needs If you need it and we donlsquot have it we will get it for you in just a few short days Greg Wilson NAPA Manager
Fuel NewsFuel News
I tlsquos our priority to understand your challenges as an agricultural pro-ducer and we take pride in antici-
pating and addressing your changing needs Thatlsquos why welsquore so pleased to carry enhanced Cenexreg Premium Diesel Fuel Ruby Fieldmaster Itlsquos specially formulated to help your equipment run more efficiently with less downtime Ruby Fieldmaster contains a special additive to help prevent fouling is-sues ndash a problem experienced in modernized diesel engines (2007 models and newer) built to meet EPA emission standards Newer engines operate under higher temperatures and pressures that can literally ―cook typical 2 diesel this results in fouled fuel that recirculates in the fuel system leading to injectorfilter prob-
lems reduced efficiency power loss poor starting costly repairs and even engine failures There are real bottom-line benefits when you use fuels that have been enhanced to meet the needs of both existing and new engine technolo-gies Compared to typical 2 diesel fuel Cenex Premium Ruby Field-master Improves fuel economy by as much
as 5 Increases power by up to 45 Boosts fuel lubricity by 10-15 Extends life of injector pumps Lowers maintenance costs Welsquore confident that no other diesel fuel on the market contains a more complete balanced and quality addi-tive package Give us a call today at (920) 822-3235 for more information
Automotive Station NewsAutomotive Station News
N ow that winter is a thing of the past and the warm weather is almost here you
will soon take to the roads to enjoy summer Spring is the perfect time of year to make sure your vehicle is ready for the upcoming travel sea-son Whether youre driving across the country or driving across town be sure to check the following items to ensure your vehicle is running its best Your wiper blades play an extremely important role in increasing visibility They should be replaced every six months or when cracked cut or torn Checking the tires on your vehicle every few months can also help you in the long run If the tires are not at the right air pressure you could be losing precious gas mileage Inspec-tion of the tread for uneven wear could indicate the need for a wheel alignment Another good rule of thumb is that a change of season equals a change of oil Changing your cars oil and filter every three months or 3000 miles whichever comes first will en-sure that your car operates at peak efficiency Changing oil regularly is
the single most important thing that can be done to extend the life of your vehicle and keep it running smoothly Get a tune-up also if necessary Tune-ups on modern vehicles should include a check on the following sys-tems battery starting engine me-chanical power train fuel and igni-tion Make sure that all fluids are at the proper level There are several fluids that require attention including en-gine oil power steering fluid brake and transmission fluids windshield washer solvent and antifreeze Your antifreeze should be refreshed every two years Always make sure that your belts and hoses are in proper working con-dition A belt that fails can affect many different systems in your vehi-cle Cooling system hoses may be deteriorating from within so old hoses and clamps that appear to be in marginal condition may need to be replaced Stop in or give us a call at (920) 822-6170 for all of your automotive needs We look forward to serving you in 2011 John Marsh Station Manager
New Faces at Pulaski ChaseNew Faces at Pulaski Chase CooperativeCooperative
Patty Riegert Patty is the newest addition to our
feed team as an Ani-mal Production Spe-cialist Patty gradu-ated from UW-River Falls with a dairy sci-ence degree After working on her familylsquos 150 cow dairy farm for
two years she decided to pursue her passion for dairy nutrition at Pulaski Chase Co-op Patty says that she enjoys field work so much that she wished spring tillage would last longer than one season
Judy Lasecki Judy is a new store associate in our ACE Hardware store Judy re-sides in Pulaski with her husband Ken and children Ally Libby and Griffin In Judylsquos spare time she likes to paint draw and work on pro-jects around her home Judy also enjoys working with animals and spending any extra time she has with her family
Josh Zablocki Josh is the newest addition to our
machinery shop Josh proclaims him-self to be a straight shooterlsquo and enjoys working on machin-ery as a Diesel Me-chanic here at Pu-laski Chase Co-op
In his spare time Josh enjoys hunt-ing fishing and working on cars Pulaski Chase Cooperative is excited to welcome these new employees on board Please take a moment and welcome them to the co-op the next time you stop in
Board of Directors NewsBoard of Directors News
I n this newsletter I would like to introduce a new program that was recently approved by your board
of directors It is referred to as the Early Equity Redemption Program This program was adopted in re-sponse to requests from members who have a desire to have their eq-uity returned before they reach the age of 75 as well as from busi-nesses and LLCs who want their eq-uity from prior years business The board has studied several ways of getting equity back into the hands of members sooner than the age of 75 but this can only be accomplished as a result of good financial strength and staying current on term debt payments up-to-date fixed asset re-placement expenditures and also generating adequate capital for growth This Early Equity Redemption Pro-
gram will be in addition to the current program we already have in place and will be completely voluntary It will be run on a trial basis until July 31 2011 or until a maximum payout of $5000000 is reached whichever comes first This program may or may not be continued in the future The payments will not be in cash instead your equity in the cooperative
As a board we hope this pro-gram will help patrons who
would like to redeem their eq-uity before the age of 75
can be used to purchase major equipment type items only Some examples of such equipment would be machinery and attachments bulk fuel tanks and heavy duty air com-pressors Each department will have different items eligible for this new program Your equity will be dis-counted at a net present value of 7
and will be limited to amounts in ex-cess of the $150000 of retained eq-uity per patron There are several advantages to having a program like this in place It allows some members the ability to use their equity sooner it speeds up the rate at which the cooperative re-turns equity and should keep more of it in the hands of current users of the cooperative As a board we hope this program will help patrons who would like to redeem their equity be-fore the age of 75 If you are interested in more details on the Early Equity Redemption Pro-gram please be sure to visit the co-op to discuss what types of pur-chases are eligible and to learn more about how this program may work for you Allen Kohn Board Chairman
Main Office
(920) 822-3235
Agronomy
(920) 822-3341
Automotive
(920) 822-6170
Dry Grain
(920) 822-3252
Feed Mill
(920) 822-6286
Hardware
(920) 822-6396
Machinery
(920) 822-6150
Ag Parts
(920) 822-6274
NAPA
(920) 822-6272
PRST STD US POSTAGE
PAID PULASKI WI
PERMIT NO 8
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Agronomy NewsAgronomy News
A s you read this I hope spring is finally here with summer right behind Hopefully plant-
ing has started or everything is pointed out the shed door waiting Whatever the case may be there is still time to fine tune a few key com-ponents of your crop plan for 2011 The first thing to look at is your herbi-cide program because herbicides are very important to your crops right now We have been told for some time that weed resistance is creeping into our region of Wisconsin so eve-ryone should make sure to have a good herbicide resistance plan in place Pulaski Chase Cooperativelsquos Agronomy Team has paired up with Syngenta a strong leader in agricul-tural chemicals to bring you a strong pesticide program that not only works but is also affordable Apply-ing just one late post application of Round-Upcopy can reduce weed resis-tance and significantly impact yields Weeds that are only an inch or two high donlsquot look harmful but they can cause huge problems in the future With corn well over five dollars and soybeans near thirteen no one can afford to lose even the slightest amount of yield in their crops
There are many options when fine tuning your herbicide planning pro-gram
1mdashUse reduced rates of herbicide with your dry fertilizer and work it into your field about three inches deep before planting This starts controlling the weeds before they begin to germinate giving you more time to make a later post application without losing yields Two chemicals working together at different times give you longer season control 2mdashIf you are presently using a one application program switch to a two pass application Whatever your chemical choice may be put a portion of it down pre-emerge or early-post and come back with a later post appli-cation All it takes is one late applica-tion of chemical to encourage weed resistance and reduce yields
3mdashThere is still time to get your acres signed up for a scouting program We can offer a program that is affordable and right for your farm One option would include two farm visits one just before spraying and one 10-14 days after spraying 4mdashMake sure to plan your nitrogen side-dress needs With gas prices on the rise liquid nitrogen has followed the same trend We can sit down and evaluate your nitrogen needs and make changes if need be Donlsquot forget about nitrogen stabilizers It is impor-tant to know when to use and when not to use them 5mdashLetlsquos not forget your alfalfa crops fertilizer needs with micros boron and sulfur being the big two Micros for beans and corn are also very important along with a good fungicide program Make sure to also watch for insects and diseases through out your fields
In closing the agronomy team hopes everyone has a safe and successful planting season Make sure you stop by the office today so we can make sure that your herbicide planning doesnt cost you your profits Dick Gwidt Agronomy Manager
Feed NewsFeed News
P lease welcome Patty Riegert as a new addition to our feed staff at Pulaski Chase Co-op
Patty will be joining Jamie Young and Bob Claycomb as a member of the sales and nutrition team Feed prices have been following the grain markets and have seen a pull back since early March We have never seen such day to day and in some cases morning to afternoon price swings as we have this past month Speculation of Chinese corn purchases South American soybean harvest problems and renewed strength of the dollar due to the twin disasters in Japan have caused these choppylsquo markets
As I am sitting here writing this arti-cle I am awaiting the USDA Grain Stock and Prospective Planting re-ports With the elevated price levels and estimates that the 2010 and 2011 US corn and soybean sup-plies are among the tightest on re-cord this set of numbers will either verify or weaken those thoughts We expect opportunities to price old and new crop grains because no matter what the report says there will probably be a market at least through July Now if we could only have the milk price go up like every-thing else hasmdashthings would be much better Have a good and safe spring season
Dave VanDeWettering
Feed Mill Manager
NAPA NewsNAPA News
A big thank you goes out to all of our customers who took advantage of our annual
Spring Filter Sale We had a very good sale making it one for the re-cord books Just in time for the spring season we now have a full selection of liquid handling and sprayer parts in stock including tips nozzles for your spray-ers hoses and meters We also carry an extensive assort-ment of belts and bearings for all your ag needs If you need it and we donlsquot have it we will get it for you in just a few short days Greg Wilson NAPA Manager
Fuel NewsFuel News
I tlsquos our priority to understand your challenges as an agricultural pro-ducer and we take pride in antici-
pating and addressing your changing needs Thatlsquos why welsquore so pleased to carry enhanced Cenexreg Premium Diesel Fuel Ruby Fieldmaster Itlsquos specially formulated to help your equipment run more efficiently with less downtime Ruby Fieldmaster contains a special additive to help prevent fouling is-sues ndash a problem experienced in modernized diesel engines (2007 models and newer) built to meet EPA emission standards Newer engines operate under higher temperatures and pressures that can literally ―cook typical 2 diesel this results in fouled fuel that recirculates in the fuel system leading to injectorfilter prob-
lems reduced efficiency power loss poor starting costly repairs and even engine failures There are real bottom-line benefits when you use fuels that have been enhanced to meet the needs of both existing and new engine technolo-gies Compared to typical 2 diesel fuel Cenex Premium Ruby Field-master Improves fuel economy by as much
as 5 Increases power by up to 45 Boosts fuel lubricity by 10-15 Extends life of injector pumps Lowers maintenance costs Welsquore confident that no other diesel fuel on the market contains a more complete balanced and quality addi-tive package Give us a call today at (920) 822-3235 for more information
Automotive Station NewsAutomotive Station News
N ow that winter is a thing of the past and the warm weather is almost here you
will soon take to the roads to enjoy summer Spring is the perfect time of year to make sure your vehicle is ready for the upcoming travel sea-son Whether youre driving across the country or driving across town be sure to check the following items to ensure your vehicle is running its best Your wiper blades play an extremely important role in increasing visibility They should be replaced every six months or when cracked cut or torn Checking the tires on your vehicle every few months can also help you in the long run If the tires are not at the right air pressure you could be losing precious gas mileage Inspec-tion of the tread for uneven wear could indicate the need for a wheel alignment Another good rule of thumb is that a change of season equals a change of oil Changing your cars oil and filter every three months or 3000 miles whichever comes first will en-sure that your car operates at peak efficiency Changing oil regularly is
the single most important thing that can be done to extend the life of your vehicle and keep it running smoothly Get a tune-up also if necessary Tune-ups on modern vehicles should include a check on the following sys-tems battery starting engine me-chanical power train fuel and igni-tion Make sure that all fluids are at the proper level There are several fluids that require attention including en-gine oil power steering fluid brake and transmission fluids windshield washer solvent and antifreeze Your antifreeze should be refreshed every two years Always make sure that your belts and hoses are in proper working con-dition A belt that fails can affect many different systems in your vehi-cle Cooling system hoses may be deteriorating from within so old hoses and clamps that appear to be in marginal condition may need to be replaced Stop in or give us a call at (920) 822-6170 for all of your automotive needs We look forward to serving you in 2011 John Marsh Station Manager
New Faces at Pulaski ChaseNew Faces at Pulaski Chase CooperativeCooperative
Patty Riegert Patty is the newest addition to our
feed team as an Ani-mal Production Spe-cialist Patty gradu-ated from UW-River Falls with a dairy sci-ence degree After working on her familylsquos 150 cow dairy farm for
two years she decided to pursue her passion for dairy nutrition at Pulaski Chase Co-op Patty says that she enjoys field work so much that she wished spring tillage would last longer than one season
Judy Lasecki Judy is a new store associate in our ACE Hardware store Judy re-sides in Pulaski with her husband Ken and children Ally Libby and Griffin In Judylsquos spare time she likes to paint draw and work on pro-jects around her home Judy also enjoys working with animals and spending any extra time she has with her family
Josh Zablocki Josh is the newest addition to our
machinery shop Josh proclaims him-self to be a straight shooterlsquo and enjoys working on machin-ery as a Diesel Me-chanic here at Pu-laski Chase Co-op
In his spare time Josh enjoys hunt-ing fishing and working on cars Pulaski Chase Cooperative is excited to welcome these new employees on board Please take a moment and welcome them to the co-op the next time you stop in
Board of Directors NewsBoard of Directors News
I n this newsletter I would like to introduce a new program that was recently approved by your board
of directors It is referred to as the Early Equity Redemption Program This program was adopted in re-sponse to requests from members who have a desire to have their eq-uity returned before they reach the age of 75 as well as from busi-nesses and LLCs who want their eq-uity from prior years business The board has studied several ways of getting equity back into the hands of members sooner than the age of 75 but this can only be accomplished as a result of good financial strength and staying current on term debt payments up-to-date fixed asset re-placement expenditures and also generating adequate capital for growth This Early Equity Redemption Pro-
gram will be in addition to the current program we already have in place and will be completely voluntary It will be run on a trial basis until July 31 2011 or until a maximum payout of $5000000 is reached whichever comes first This program may or may not be continued in the future The payments will not be in cash instead your equity in the cooperative
As a board we hope this pro-gram will help patrons who
would like to redeem their eq-uity before the age of 75
can be used to purchase major equipment type items only Some examples of such equipment would be machinery and attachments bulk fuel tanks and heavy duty air com-pressors Each department will have different items eligible for this new program Your equity will be dis-counted at a net present value of 7
and will be limited to amounts in ex-cess of the $150000 of retained eq-uity per patron There are several advantages to having a program like this in place It allows some members the ability to use their equity sooner it speeds up the rate at which the cooperative re-turns equity and should keep more of it in the hands of current users of the cooperative As a board we hope this program will help patrons who would like to redeem their equity be-fore the age of 75 If you are interested in more details on the Early Equity Redemption Pro-gram please be sure to visit the co-op to discuss what types of pur-chases are eligible and to learn more about how this program may work for you Allen Kohn Board Chairman
Main Office
(920) 822-3235
Agronomy
(920) 822-3341
Automotive
(920) 822-6170
Dry Grain
(920) 822-3252
Feed Mill
(920) 822-6286
Hardware
(920) 822-6396
Machinery
(920) 822-6150
Ag Parts
(920) 822-6274
NAPA
(920) 822-6272
PRST STD US POSTAGE
PAID PULASKI WI
PERMIT NO 8
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Fuel NewsFuel News
I tlsquos our priority to understand your challenges as an agricultural pro-ducer and we take pride in antici-
pating and addressing your changing needs Thatlsquos why welsquore so pleased to carry enhanced Cenexreg Premium Diesel Fuel Ruby Fieldmaster Itlsquos specially formulated to help your equipment run more efficiently with less downtime Ruby Fieldmaster contains a special additive to help prevent fouling is-sues ndash a problem experienced in modernized diesel engines (2007 models and newer) built to meet EPA emission standards Newer engines operate under higher temperatures and pressures that can literally ―cook typical 2 diesel this results in fouled fuel that recirculates in the fuel system leading to injectorfilter prob-
lems reduced efficiency power loss poor starting costly repairs and even engine failures There are real bottom-line benefits when you use fuels that have been enhanced to meet the needs of both existing and new engine technolo-gies Compared to typical 2 diesel fuel Cenex Premium Ruby Field-master Improves fuel economy by as much
as 5 Increases power by up to 45 Boosts fuel lubricity by 10-15 Extends life of injector pumps Lowers maintenance costs Welsquore confident that no other diesel fuel on the market contains a more complete balanced and quality addi-tive package Give us a call today at (920) 822-3235 for more information
Automotive Station NewsAutomotive Station News
N ow that winter is a thing of the past and the warm weather is almost here you
will soon take to the roads to enjoy summer Spring is the perfect time of year to make sure your vehicle is ready for the upcoming travel sea-son Whether youre driving across the country or driving across town be sure to check the following items to ensure your vehicle is running its best Your wiper blades play an extremely important role in increasing visibility They should be replaced every six months or when cracked cut or torn Checking the tires on your vehicle every few months can also help you in the long run If the tires are not at the right air pressure you could be losing precious gas mileage Inspec-tion of the tread for uneven wear could indicate the need for a wheel alignment Another good rule of thumb is that a change of season equals a change of oil Changing your cars oil and filter every three months or 3000 miles whichever comes first will en-sure that your car operates at peak efficiency Changing oil regularly is
the single most important thing that can be done to extend the life of your vehicle and keep it running smoothly Get a tune-up also if necessary Tune-ups on modern vehicles should include a check on the following sys-tems battery starting engine me-chanical power train fuel and igni-tion Make sure that all fluids are at the proper level There are several fluids that require attention including en-gine oil power steering fluid brake and transmission fluids windshield washer solvent and antifreeze Your antifreeze should be refreshed every two years Always make sure that your belts and hoses are in proper working con-dition A belt that fails can affect many different systems in your vehi-cle Cooling system hoses may be deteriorating from within so old hoses and clamps that appear to be in marginal condition may need to be replaced Stop in or give us a call at (920) 822-6170 for all of your automotive needs We look forward to serving you in 2011 John Marsh Station Manager
New Faces at Pulaski ChaseNew Faces at Pulaski Chase CooperativeCooperative
Patty Riegert Patty is the newest addition to our
feed team as an Ani-mal Production Spe-cialist Patty gradu-ated from UW-River Falls with a dairy sci-ence degree After working on her familylsquos 150 cow dairy farm for
two years she decided to pursue her passion for dairy nutrition at Pulaski Chase Co-op Patty says that she enjoys field work so much that she wished spring tillage would last longer than one season
Judy Lasecki Judy is a new store associate in our ACE Hardware store Judy re-sides in Pulaski with her husband Ken and children Ally Libby and Griffin In Judylsquos spare time she likes to paint draw and work on pro-jects around her home Judy also enjoys working with animals and spending any extra time she has with her family
Josh Zablocki Josh is the newest addition to our
machinery shop Josh proclaims him-self to be a straight shooterlsquo and enjoys working on machin-ery as a Diesel Me-chanic here at Pu-laski Chase Co-op
In his spare time Josh enjoys hunt-ing fishing and working on cars Pulaski Chase Cooperative is excited to welcome these new employees on board Please take a moment and welcome them to the co-op the next time you stop in
Board of Directors NewsBoard of Directors News
I n this newsletter I would like to introduce a new program that was recently approved by your board
of directors It is referred to as the Early Equity Redemption Program This program was adopted in re-sponse to requests from members who have a desire to have their eq-uity returned before they reach the age of 75 as well as from busi-nesses and LLCs who want their eq-uity from prior years business The board has studied several ways of getting equity back into the hands of members sooner than the age of 75 but this can only be accomplished as a result of good financial strength and staying current on term debt payments up-to-date fixed asset re-placement expenditures and also generating adequate capital for growth This Early Equity Redemption Pro-
gram will be in addition to the current program we already have in place and will be completely voluntary It will be run on a trial basis until July 31 2011 or until a maximum payout of $5000000 is reached whichever comes first This program may or may not be continued in the future The payments will not be in cash instead your equity in the cooperative
As a board we hope this pro-gram will help patrons who
would like to redeem their eq-uity before the age of 75
can be used to purchase major equipment type items only Some examples of such equipment would be machinery and attachments bulk fuel tanks and heavy duty air com-pressors Each department will have different items eligible for this new program Your equity will be dis-counted at a net present value of 7
and will be limited to amounts in ex-cess of the $150000 of retained eq-uity per patron There are several advantages to having a program like this in place It allows some members the ability to use their equity sooner it speeds up the rate at which the cooperative re-turns equity and should keep more of it in the hands of current users of the cooperative As a board we hope this program will help patrons who would like to redeem their equity be-fore the age of 75 If you are interested in more details on the Early Equity Redemption Pro-gram please be sure to visit the co-op to discuss what types of pur-chases are eligible and to learn more about how this program may work for you Allen Kohn Board Chairman
Main Office
(920) 822-3235
Agronomy
(920) 822-3341
Automotive
(920) 822-6170
Dry Grain
(920) 822-3252
Feed Mill
(920) 822-6286
Hardware
(920) 822-6396
Machinery
(920) 822-6150
Ag Parts
(920) 822-6274
NAPA
(920) 822-6272
PRST STD US POSTAGE
PAID PULASKI WI
PERMIT NO 8
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Board of Directors NewsBoard of Directors News
I n this newsletter I would like to introduce a new program that was recently approved by your board
of directors It is referred to as the Early Equity Redemption Program This program was adopted in re-sponse to requests from members who have a desire to have their eq-uity returned before they reach the age of 75 as well as from busi-nesses and LLCs who want their eq-uity from prior years business The board has studied several ways of getting equity back into the hands of members sooner than the age of 75 but this can only be accomplished as a result of good financial strength and staying current on term debt payments up-to-date fixed asset re-placement expenditures and also generating adequate capital for growth This Early Equity Redemption Pro-
gram will be in addition to the current program we already have in place and will be completely voluntary It will be run on a trial basis until July 31 2011 or until a maximum payout of $5000000 is reached whichever comes first This program may or may not be continued in the future The payments will not be in cash instead your equity in the cooperative
As a board we hope this pro-gram will help patrons who
would like to redeem their eq-uity before the age of 75
can be used to purchase major equipment type items only Some examples of such equipment would be machinery and attachments bulk fuel tanks and heavy duty air com-pressors Each department will have different items eligible for this new program Your equity will be dis-counted at a net present value of 7
and will be limited to amounts in ex-cess of the $150000 of retained eq-uity per patron There are several advantages to having a program like this in place It allows some members the ability to use their equity sooner it speeds up the rate at which the cooperative re-turns equity and should keep more of it in the hands of current users of the cooperative As a board we hope this program will help patrons who would like to redeem their equity be-fore the age of 75 If you are interested in more details on the Early Equity Redemption Pro-gram please be sure to visit the co-op to discuss what types of pur-chases are eligible and to learn more about how this program may work for you Allen Kohn Board Chairman
