Fertilizer Operations of Local Farm Supply and Marketing Cooperatives

This report analyzes the fertilizer operations of 497 local farm supply and marketing cooperatives. They were surveyed about their 1996 fertilizer sales, source of product, competitors and type of competition, and services offered or desired to offer. Four questions focused on the relatively new use of global positioning and geographic information systems in fertilizer use and application. Fertilizer sales trends for these cooperatives during the past 11 years were compared to questionnaire responses, sales growth, and a prior survey. The data was also divided into 10 standard U.S. farm production regions and four cooperative sizes and types

Local Farm Supply, Marketing Cooperatives Financial Trends: Changes in the 1990s

This report analyzes the balance sheets and income statements of 208 local farm sup ply and marketing cooperatives, comparing information from 1991 through 1997. The data represent four cooperative sizes and types. Common-size income statements and balance sheets are used to compare and contrast these cooperatives. Charts are used to look for trends in major balance sheet and income statement items and financial ratios

Local Farm Supply, Marketing Cooperatives Financial Trends: Changes in the 1990s

This report analyzes the balance sheets and income statements of 208 local farm sup ply and marketing cooperatives, comparing information from 1991 through 1997. The data represent four cooperative sizes and types. Common-size income statements and balance sheets are used to compare and contrast these cooperatives. Charts are used to look for trends in major balance sheet and income statement items and financial ratios

Feed Mill Operations of Agricultural Cooperatives

This report analyzes the feed mill operations of over 200 farm supply and marketing cooperatives. They were surveyed about their 2004 feed mill ownership, production, type of feed produced, method of sales, and feed form. The cooperatives were also asked what animal types they produced feed for and how the feed was sold. Questions asked were similar to ones used in 1984, 1975, 1969, and 1959 surveys. The data was also sorted into 10 standard U.S. farm production regions and 7 feed mill sizes

Fertilizer Operations of Local Farm Supply and Marketing Cooperatives

This report analyzes the fertilizer operations of 497 local farm supply and marketing cooperatives. They were surveyed about their 1996 fertilizer sales, source of product, competitors and type of competition, and services offered or desired to offer. Four questions focused on the relatively new use of global positioning and geographic information systems in fertilizer use and application. Fertilizer sales trends for these cooperatives during the past 11 years were compared to questionnaire responses, sales growth, and a prior survey. The data was also divided into 10 standard U.S. farm production regions and four cooperative sizes and types

Crop Protectant Operations of Local Farm Supply and Marketing Cooperatives

This report analyzes the crop protectant operations of 383 local farm supply and marketing cooperatives. They were surveyed about their 1999 crop protectant sales, source of product, competitors and type of competition, and services offered or desired to offer. Questions focused on global positioning and geographic information systems in crop protectant use and application. Most questions were similar to ones in a 1996 fertilizer survey. That facilitated comparisons. Crop protectant sales trends for these cooperatives during the past 9 years were compared to the prior survey. Data from 10 standard U.S. farm production regions and 4 cooperative sizes and types were compiled

Cooperative Employee Compensation

A 2011 survey of 2,285 U.S. farmer, rancher, and fishery cooperatives was used to update employee compensation studies conducted in 1993 and 1999. There were 553 respondents to the survey, or a 24- percent response rate. Five job categories were used in the survey, with questions on: number of employees; average salary; bonuses; benefits; perks; retirement; performance; and directors. Responses were further divided into nine sales sizes, seven employee sizes, and by State(s)

Cooperative Equity Redemption

A 2008 survey of 2,473 U.S. farmer, rancher, and fishery cooperatives was conducted to examine their equity redemption practices. The 792 respondents provided information on whether they had redeemed allocated equity in 2008 and if so, by what method. A revolving fund was most often used for redeeming member's equity, closely followed by redemption to patrons' estates. Information from 460 cooperatives that responded to both this and a 1991 equity redemption study is also compared. Additionally, the responses were grouped into eight cooperative types based on products sold or marketed and into seven asset sizes

Cooperative Equity Redemption

A 2008 survey of 2,473 U.S. farmer, rancher, and fishery cooperatives was conducted to examine their equity redemption practices. The 792 respondents provided information on whether they had redeemed allocated equity in 2008 and if so, by what method. A revolving fund was most often used for redeeming member's equity, closely followed by redemption to patrons' estates. Information from 460 cooperatives that responded to both this and a 1991 equity redemption study is also compared. Additionally, the responses were grouped into eight cooperative types based on products sold or marketed and into seven asset sizes

Sales Programs of Nine Regional Supply Cooperatives

Sales techniques of nine regional farm supply cooperatives for feed, seed, fertilizer, and agricultural chemicals are the focus of this study. Wholesale and retail sales personnel are the most important factor for sales of all four farm supplies. Combining services and sales is a strong factor for future increases in cooperative sales