Cooperative Ventures has announced an investment in Traction Ag, Inc., a leader in farm accounting technology and developer of the first cloud-based accounting software delivering solutions to farmers across the United States. A joint venture between two leading farmer-owned cooperatives, CHS and GROWMARK, Cooperative Ventures focuses on developing mutually beneficial commercial relationships between startups and cooperative partners. Traction Ag’s $10 million Series A round was led by Cooperative Ventures and joined by Plymouth Growth and existing investors.

Maybe you have heard MID-CO Commodities. The brokerage business has been around a while. But there are likely a few details about it you are not familiar.

In the heart of Illinois, agriculture isn't just an industry; it's a way of life. Nestled in the town of Normal, the agricultural community has found a new center for education – the recently unveiled Ag Complex at Heartland Community College.

The GROWMARK System will welcome a new class of 95 interns for the summer of 2024 starting on May 13.