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Your Crop’s Secret Weapon

Don't let nitrogen prices scare you away from one of the smartest moves you can make this season: sidedress applications. Every year throws curveballs, and the farmers who come out ...

May 14, 2026
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Meet the Fenner Family

In honor of May being National Beef Month, we're highlighting a family who is passing the love of beef production on to the next generation. Levi and Ashlee Fenner are raising their...

May 12, 2026
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Welcome to Our New CEO, Brent Deppe!

Brent Deppe has been part of the Key Cooperative team for 20 years. He was recently selected as the new CEO, following the retirement of former General Manager Boyd Brodie.

May 11, 2026
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How Is the Big Beautiful Bill Affecting Crop Insurance Decisions and Upcoming Government Payments?

The One Big Beautiful Act (OBBBA) was signed on July 4, 2025—and it came with several benefits for crop insurance! Producers are now reaping the advantages.

May 04, 2026
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2026 Lawn Fertilizer Program

Healthy and good looking lawns start with a good fertilizer program. Get started today!

Apr 01, 2026
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High-Quality Purina Pet Foods Available at Key

Different retailers carry different Purina pet food products. Learn how the products Key carries are beneficial for the health of your cats and dogs.

Apr 01, 2026
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Tank Painting Services at Key

As your propane supplier, we take pride in helping keep your propane tank in tip-top shape with our tank painting service! 

Apr 01, 2026
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Corn Planting Cheat Sheet for 2026

See our top Dekalb, Brevant and Croplan hybrids, as well as a response to nitrogen rating and ideal planting time for each.

Apr 01, 2026
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Short-Term Strength, Long-Term Pressure: What’s Driving the Grain Market

Markets are finding short-term support from global tensions and inflation-driven buying, even as bearish fundamentals linger beneath the surface. With large carryouts and acreage likely...

Mar 30, 2026
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Youth Show Feed Clinic

Calling all 4-H and FFA members and their families! Join us for a free show feed clinic in April! 

Mar 26, 2026
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Key Cooperative Welcomes New Seed Specialist!

Cooperatives are a mere reflection of the farmers we serve, which is why it’s so important to have experts available to walk alongside growers—evaluating their operatio...

Mar 17, 2026
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Zesterra Tubs Available at Key Cooperative

This popular all-natural equine supplement is now available at Key in tub form!

Mar 16, 2026
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The Power of Partnerships

Founded to unite rural and urban communities by informing consumers about their food choices, the Iowa Food & Family Project  invites Iowans to a conversation while enhancing t...

Mar 10, 2026
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2026 Spring Beef Promotions

Going on now! Spring Calf Creep Program, Spring Mineral Program and QLF Ignite Beef Tubs booking. 

Mar 09, 2026
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Take Advantage of Propane Appliance Savings

If you’re thinking about replacing or upgrading that older appliance, you should know that Key Cooperative works with the Iowa Propane Gas Association to provide propane appliance...

Mar 04, 2026
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The Market Is Giving Producers the Opportunity to Get Caught Up on Sales

There’s been a lot of information out in the last six weeks that has added some significant volatility to the market. By the time you read this, the March report will either have ...

Mar 03, 2026


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