features
6 FROM THE MANAGER
Updates are an ongoing process.
grain/cotton
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8 ALMOST THERE
The new store is right on schedule.
35 LEGAL CORNER
Take advantage of tax exemptions.
11 PORT OF VICTORIA UPDATE
Sorghum use on the rise.
14 CSC UPDATE
Unit train switch a milestone.
24 CATTLE TALK
Bulls aren’t one size fits all.
28 FUTURE OF FUEL
CNG grand opening a success.
30 SOS
Don’t miss our Start On Spring Sale.
32 GARDEN TALK
Spring gardening tips.
34 WILDLIFE
Feeding for antler growth.
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agronomy
20 STRONG START
Soil temperature best planting indicator.
Main Office
911 S. Wharton St.
El Campo, TX 77437
979-543-6284
General Stores:
El Campo
909 S. Wharton St.
El Campo, TX 77437
979-543-7756
Eagle Lake
201 E Hwy 3013
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
979-234-2191
Danevang
11338 S. Hwy 71
Danevang, TX 77432
979-543-6723
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food & fun
36 WHAT’S COOKING
Give our recipes a try, and
send us your favorites!
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Rachael Eilts
UNITED AG
17 GET REWARDED
Emerald Extras gives back to producers.
supply
EDITORIAL
ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE
Michelle Popek
16 AGRONOMY UPDATE
Be on the lookout for aphids.
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connection
by United Ag
CONTENT DIRECTOR
Lisa Supak
10 GRAIN UPDATE
Not too early or late for marketing plan.
12 WITNESSING HISTORY
Panamax ship load has local ties.
IN THIS ISSUE
We have a new
e-mail address!
[email protected]
Edna
1116 S. Wells St.
Edna, TX 77957
361-782-5051
QUESTIONS or COMMENTS
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Connection is a publication of United
Agricultural Cooperative, Inc. United
Ag is a cooperative serving the
agricultural communities of the Gulf
Coast of Texas.
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