Please join us to learn about the 2026 Managed Bushel Program with John Stewart & Associates, led by Brian Burke.
2026 Meeting Schedule:
January 6 at 6PM: Ursa, IL (UFC Admin Office)
January 7 at 12PM: Memphis, MO (Boyer Event Center)
January 7 at 6PM: Canton, MO (Caldwell Building)
All producers are welcome. You do not need to be a cooperative member to participate in the Managed Bushel Program. Producers may pledge bushels and deliver to any preferred destination.
Ursa Farmers Cooperative is thrilled for you to join us for “Estate Planning: The Power of Passing It On” with nationally recognized speaker Jolene Brown, CSP, CPAE, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Holiday Inn in Quincy, Illinois.
Estate planning is one of the most powerful ways to protect your legacy and ensure your family’s success for generations to come. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance and begin planning for a stronger future today. CLICK here to RSVP to Jolene Brown today!
UFC Foundation Scholarship
Applications are now being accepted for the UFC Foundation Scholarship! Scholarships are eligible for high school seniors and can only be awarded once per student for any educational expense. The selection process will occur in March, and winners will be announced in April. Click the form below to view all eligibility requirements.
Have you downloaded the UFC App? CLICK HEREto download.
Ursa Upcoming Events
January 6 - 6PM: JSA Marketing Outlook Meeting, Ursa, IL (UFC Admin Office) RSVP
January 7 - 12PM: JSA Marketing Outlook Meeting, Memphis, MO (Boyer Event Center) RSVP
January 7 - 6PM: JSA Marketing Outlook Meeting, Canton, MO (Caldwell Building) RSVP January 14 - 10AM: Estate Planning. The Power of Passing it Onby Jolene Brown, Quincy, IL (Holiday Inn) RSVP
February 1 - Riverbanks to Riverboats Youth Experience Apply Now March 1 - UFC Foundation Scholarship DeadlineApply Now
UFC Crop Insurance Team
Highlights/Changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill: * SCO trigger increased to 90% * SCO, ECO, & MCO subsidies increased to 80% * Allows ARC-CO with SCO * Beginning Farmer & Rancher expanded to 10 years from 5 years *Another change but not tied to OBBBA - buy-up for preventive planting has been removed.
Agents: Peggy Duesterhaus: 217-964-2714 Susie Wray: 217-964-2175 Tanner Van Tress: 573-629-9323 Julie Logsdon: 573-383-1965 Support: Jennifer Wood Administrative Assistant: Lisa Robbins 217-964-2180
UFC Seed Team
Let the UFC seed team help you with all your seed needs! Kyle Starman: 217-938-4312
