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About CFE

Cooperative Farmers Elevator (CFE) is a progressive, farmer-owned cooperative serving local farms and rural businesses across northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota. With administrative offices in Rock Valley and Ocheyedan, Iowa, CFE offers a comprehensive range of services, including agronomy, feed, grain, and lumber, to nearly 5,000 members. The cooperative is dedicated to fostering community development and ensuring the success of its members through innovation, education, and strategic investments.

Established in 1899, CFE’s legacy is built on more than a century of serving the region’s agricultural community. Throughout its history, CFE has grown through strategic mergers and local partnerships, evolving to meet the changing needs of modern farming while staying true to its cooperative roots. This long-standing heritage of service and commitment to member success remains at the heart of CFE’s mission today.

Grain services are a cornerstone of CFE's operations. The cooperative operates 19 grain facilities with a combined storage capacity of 38 million bushels, providing efficient grain handling and marketing solutions. Services include on-farm pickup, grain marketing, contracts, hedging, storage, drying, and direct transportation through trucking and rail. CFE's licensed commodity brokers work closely with producers to develop customized marketing plans that align with individual operational goals and risk tolerance.

Beyond grain, CFE offers a wide array of services to support its members diverse needs. The agronomy division provides crop protection products, seed, fertilizer, and precision agriculture services, while the feed division offers high-quality feed ingredients and customized nutrition solutions for livestock. Additionally, CFE's lumber division supplies building materials and services for residential, agricultural, and commercial projects. This comprehensive suite of services underscores CFE's commitment to being a trusted partner in the success and growth of its member-owners' agricultural enterprises.​

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CFE FAQ

What is Cooperative Farmers Elevator (CFE)?

CFE is a farmer-owned cooperative serving northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota. It provides services in grain, agronomy, feed, and lumber to support local farmers and rural communities.

How long has CFE been in operation?

CFE was established in 1899. With over 125 years of service, it has a long history of supporting agriculture in the region through member-driven innovation and local partnerships.

What grain services does CFE offer?

CFE offers comprehensive grain solutions including on-farm pickup, storage, drying, hedging, marketing contracts, and direct access to truck and rail transportation. Their team of licensed brokers helps producers navigate markets and develop tailored marketing strategies.

How many grain facilities does CFE operate?

CFE operates 19 grain facilities with a total licensed storage capacity of approximately 38 million bushels across its service territory.

What types of grain does CFE handle?

CFE handles major Midwest commodities such as corn and soybeans, and also works with other crops based on regional demand and markets.

Does CFE provide agronomy and precision ag services?

Yes. CFE’s agronomy division offers crop inputs, seed, fertilizer, and cutting-edge precision ag services designed to improve yield and profitability while promoting sustainable farming practices.

What other services does CFE provide beyond grain and agronomy?

In addition to grain and agronomy, CFE operates a feed division offering livestock nutrition solutions and a lumber division that supplies materials for agricultural, residential, and commercial construction projects.

How can I become a member of CFE?

Producers doing business with CFE can inquire at their local branch about membership eligibility. Members share in the cooperative’s earnings and have a voice in its governance.

What are the benefits of CFE membership?

As a member, you gain access to patronage dividends, cooperative governance participation, and preferred services across all divisions. Membership also ensures continued investment in local infrastructure and rural community support.

How does CFE support rural communities and local development?

CFE is committed to reinvesting in the communities it serves. Through local facility improvements, youth engagement programs, educational support, and partnerships with rural development initiatives, CFE strengthens both the agricultural economy and the towns that depend on it. The cooperative’s success is closely tied to the vitality of its members and their communities.

CFE Locations in South Dakota

• Hudson
  309 Hubbard Street, Hudson, Lincoln County, 57034 SD
  Phone number: 605-984-2224