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VISION NEWSLETTER

Ag Valley Announces Equity Retirement Checks for Stockholders

Born in 1946 and Big Springs Co-op 2006

We are delighted to announce the issuance of equity retirement checks to eligible stockholders born in 1946 and those holding equities acquired from Big Springs Co-op in 2006. As part of our ongoing commitment to our valued stockholders, Ag Valley Co-op recognizes the importance of rewarding their loyalty and dedication.

We are excited to distribute these equity retirement checks to our dedicated stockholders," said CEO Jeff Krejdl. "Their long-term commitment to Ag Valley Co-op is greatly appreciated, and we are honored to reward their loyalty."

This year, we paid out $503,000 to patrons born in 1946. In addition, we paid out Big Springs equity earned in 2006 in the amount of $75,000. Ag Valley Co-op has redeemed over $6.5 million of deferred equities in the last 25 years to our stockholders.

L to R: Haley Roberts, VP of Marketing at Ag Valley, Jeff Krejdl, CEO of Ag Valley, Steve Downer, and Griffin York, CFO of Ag Valley.

From the Desk of Jeff Krejdl

The rains and cooler weather we experienced in August are a welcome change. I know we have a way to go before the harvest is in the bin, but I am optimistic and excited about this fall's potential. The grain storage and handling equipment your cooperative has invested in over the last several years is ready to help your operations handle your crop. I am incredibly excited about the Maywood and Edison projects. They will both ready to receive grain, and the increased dumping capacity and permanent storage in those locations will ensure that you can get your trucks dumped and back to the field quickly.

As you start your preparations for fall harvest, I would again ask that you please check the traps on your grain trailers, and if they need maintenance or be rebuilt, please consider getting that done. Traps may open fine when the hopper is empty, but it may be tough to open when that trap gets a load on it. We have had several injuries to our employees attributable to traps that had not been adequately maintained. Our employees are our most important asset. If they are injured and cannot perform their duties, our ability to provide you the quality service you desire and deserve becomes compromised. I appreciate your help!

While most of us are focused on the fall crop, it is never too early to start planning for next year's crop. Preparations are being made to ensure you have the agronomic inputs you need for next spring. Your Ag Valley agronomist will contact you in the next few weeks as we roll out our spring fertilizer and chemical programs. We will have some attractive financing options with our CFA program this year, and I encourage you to visit with us as you prepare for next year.

As I finish up, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your business and your support of Ag Valley Co-op. The employees of Ag Valley Co-op all know that without you, we would not exist, and we are incredibly thankful that you allow us to be part of your operation. We try daily to bring value to you and your family farm. Your success is our success, and we will continue to focus on things that help make you successful. Have a safe and bountiful harvest, and please do not hesitate to give me a call anytime. I would enjoy the chance to visit with you.

Thank you,

Jeff Krejdl

Farewell to Interns

Our interns completed their summers by presenting about their summer projects. Projects presented included Agronomy test plots, trials, and email marketing.

Megan Amos and Jasper Hunt were selected as Tom Hansen Memorial Scholarship winners. They each received $500 to further their education.

(Above: Kiana Martin, who interned for Cambridge Agronomy presented her summer project.

Left: Tom Hansen Memorial Scholarship Winners - L to R: Megan Amos and Jasper Hunt.

Meet our newest Ag Valley Sales Member

Taylor Kauk is originally from Hanover, KS, where she grew up working on her family's dairy farm. In addition to working on the home farm, she has held multiple internship and part-time positions on dairy operations across Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, and Ohio. Beyond her dairy experience, she interned for an Angus and SimAngus seed stock ranch in Kansas and plays a role in her husband Tanner’s Black Angus cow-calf operation in Alma, Nebraska In July, Taylor completed her Master's in Animal Science from Iowa State, with research focusing on Beef on Dairy calves Taylor is passionate about nutrition and enjoys finding solutions for producers

Taylor Kauk, MS Feed Nutritionist and Consultant (785) 713-2099 tklipp@agvalley.com

Co-op Champions Club

For more information visit agvalley.com/championsclub or scan here!

Have a Champion Beef, Swine, Goat or Sheep and feed your animal Ag Valley Feed? Complete the form at agvalley.com/championsclub Celebrate your accomplishments!

With a jacket just like this one!

Be sure to congratulate these employees!

Employee Anniversaries

Celebrating in August

David Baker, Indianola Agronomy – 10 years, Nate Baumann, Edison Agronomy –10 years, Ernest Fiesta, North Platte Grain – 14 years, Jim Fries, Edison Agronomy – 17 years, Travis Hatfield, Maywood Energy – 1 year, George Hearn, Arapahoe Admin – 23 years, Jeff Krejdl, Arapahoe Admin – 26 years, Monica Lammers, Edison Grain – 6 years, Neal McInturf, Arapahoe Grain – 30 years, Kirk Nielsen, Arapahoe Agronomy – 14 years, Tony Patsios, Edison Energy – 3 years

Michelle Proud, Bartley Grain – 17 years, Brandon Richardson, Maywood Grain –15 years, Jane Ridpath, Arapahoe Admin – 8 years, Isabelle Roberts, Edison Grain – 1 year, Joshua Rowley, North Platte Grain – 1 year, Brad Stephen, Bartley Grain – 19 years, Ken Thomas, Indianola Energy – 11 years, Ryleigh Tidyman, Edison Grain – 1 year, Jacinda Vollmer, Edison Grain – 11 years

Ag Valley Location Feature

For the month of August, we would like to feature the Indianola location employees. Thank you for all you do for team Ag Valley!

Front Row (L to R): Janet Cornwell, Agronomy, Cindy Schluckebier, Energy, and Randy Nelsen, Agronomy. Back Row: Jay Prestes, Agronomy, Tim Cornwell, Energy, Dave Baker, Agronomy, Ken Thomas, Energy, Mitchell Fisher, Agronomy, Mason Weissert, Agronomy, Zack Riley, Agronomy, Gibby Murillo, Energy, and Collin Courter, Energy.

Join us for a Field Day!

Ag Valley Co-op is hosting five field days this year. Make plans to join us at our field days to learn about the newest hybrids and see first hand the offerings.

Tuesday, September 3rd - Answer Plot, Cambridge - 6 PM Wednesday, September 4th - Ruppert Plot, McCook - 6 PM Thursday, September 5th - Gill Plot, Norton - 11:30 AM at the Field, Lunch at 12 PM at the Bullseye

Tuesday, September 17th - Spiehs Plot, Big Springs - 5 PM MST, 6 PM CST Wednesday, September 18th - Fasse Plot, Eustis - 6 PM

Visit https://www.agvalley.com/fielddays for directions or scan the QR code here!

Ag Valley Partners Up to Donate to Local FFA Chapters

Ag Valley Co-op recently partnered with the Land O'Lakes Foundation and CoBank to support local FFA chapters through the CoBank Sharing Success Program. This collaboration resulted in a donation of $60,000, distributed among eight local FFA chapters. These chapters applied for the funds that will be used to further the chapters' goals and initiatives,

fostering the development of the next generation of agricultural leaders. Ag Valley Co-op is proud to invest in the future of agriculture through these contributions.