CommoditAg™ Expands into Minnesota

Adds Farmward, Another Powerhouse Network Innovator

EFFINGHAM, IL - (AgPR) - August 23, 2018 - CommoditAg.com, an e-commerce platform for growers, expands its network once again. Today, they announced expanding into Minnesota with the addition of Farmward® Cooperative based in Morgan, Minnesota. "We are excited to have Farmward as a CommoditAg ag-retailer member. Farmwards dedication to helping growers advance their farming operation into the future, is a great complement to CommoditAgs powerhouse network of innovators," says Tim Bence, CommoditAgs Chief Operations Officer.


"With CommoditAg LIVE, shopping online at CommoditAg.com gives our grower customers the ordering convenience they want, the real-time and transparent access to inventory they need, and the customer support theyve come to expect from us," said Bence. "Our customers can have their products shipped or they can pick-up their products at one of our convenient warehouse locations. The addition of two Farmward warehouse locations at Springfield and Danube, makes same-day-pickup even easier. All this and no membership fee. We call this Convenience powered by Trust."

"As farming continues to evolve at a rapid pace, Farmward is constantly looking for opportunities to help our growers navigate through the challenges that come with the advancements of agriculture, that is why we decided to join CommoditAgs Convenience powered by Trust," says Dennis Schreier, Senior Vice President of Agronomy & Energy. "CommoditAg can help meet those challenges by giving Farmward customers an easy and convenient solution for purchasing high quality agriculture products on-line."

CommoditAg only partners with innovative Ag retailers who understand todays growers changing needs and expectations and who are ready, willing, and capable of helping them succeed. Farmward now joins that impressive network of innovators, namely Landmark Services Cooperative in Wisconsin, Sunrise Cooperative in Ohio, MKC in Kansas, Liqui-Grow in Iowa and Illinois, and The Equity in Illinois. "Adding Farmward to CommoditAgs network is another large step toward our mission for convenience powered by trust." says, Bence.

About Farmward Cooperative
Farmward® Cooperative is a diversified and progressive farm supply and grain marketing company. Headquartered in Morgan, Minnesota, the co-op has outlet locations in Clements, Comfrey, Danube, Morton, Olivia, Renville, Sacred Heart, Springfield, and Wabasso. They offer a full range of agricultural products and services, including grain handling, grain marketing services, crop protection, crop nutrients, seed, precision ag, bulk feed manufacturing and delivery, and bulk delivery of energy products, including refined fuels, propane, and lubricants. Farmward also provides producer financing, leasing, crop insurance, and property & casualty insurance through their subsidiary companies, AgQuest® Financial and Northland Capital.

About CommoditAg
CommoditAg is the easy, local, and direct solution for farmers wanting high quality agriculture products at a value. This user-friendly website lets growers order chemicals and plant nutrition products directly to their door or to one of the many cooperating facilities for easy pick-up. CommoditAgs simple online ordering process saves time and money—we put you in control. To experience the CommoditAg™ difference, visit CommoditAg.com.

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