Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative

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Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative is a member-owned agricultural cooperative in central Minnesota operating 9 retail locations across Grain, Agronomy, Feed, Petroleum, Seed, Country Store, and Urbank Pro Ag divisions. It serves farm producers, livestock operations, and rural-lifestyle customers with crop inputs, custom feed, fuel, hardware, and digital grain-marketing tools.

Company typePrivate
Founded1998
HeadquartersParkers Prairie, United States
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative does

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative is a member-owned agricultural cooperative founded in 1998, headquartered in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, operating 9 retail locations across central Minnesota and employing 51–100 staff. The business is structured around seven operating divisions — Grain, Agronomy, Feed, Petroleum, Seed, the Alexandria Country Store, and Urbank Pro Ag — supported by four fertilizer plant locations at Brandon, Parkers Prairie, Clarissa, and Henning. Its customer base consists primarily of row-crop farmers, livestock producers (dairy and beef), and rural-lifestyle consumers in central and west-central Minnesota. The cooperative's stated purpose is to provide farm and rural customers with quality products, marketing, and friendly service at competitive prices that enhance producer profitability.

Revenue is generated through transaction-fee and margin-based streams across each division: grain purchasing, storage, and marketing (cash bids, futures-based pricing via the Barchart Marketplace producer app); agronomy product sales and precision-ag application services; custom livestock feed manufacturing and nutrition consulting; petroleum product sales (diesel, gasoline, heating fuels, propane); seed resale for corn, soybeans, wheat, small grains, and forages; and retail sales of pet food, livestock feed, hardware, and rural-lifestyle merchandise. Pricing is unit-based and published transparently (grain discount schedules, seed restocking fees, fuel price-management programs). Technology infrastructure is anchored by a Barchart/AgriCharts marketplace platform powering the Grower 360 customer portal, mobile apps, and online grain offers, complemented by Variable Rate Technology, GPS-guided soil sampling, yield mapping, and satellite imagery capabilities delivered through a fleet of 8 Variable Rate Airflow machines and 5 Topdressers.

The go-to-market model is sales-led and multi-channel: nine physical retail storefronts, field-based agronomists and location managers, online ordering and account management through the Grower 360 portal, and mobile bid/pricing tools. Customer retention is driven by the cooperative member-ownership structure, geographic proximity, and bundled input/output services (sourcing fertilizer, seed, and chemicals while marketing grain). No external parent company, private equity backing, institutional investment, or disclosed financial metrics are indicated in the available source material.

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative
Legal name: Pro-Ag Farmers Cooperative
Website: https://proagfarmers.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1998
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative is a member-owned agricultural cooperative in central Minnesota operating 9 retail locations across Grain, Agronomy, Feed, Petroleum, Seed, Country Store, and Urbank Pro Ag divisions. It serves farm producers, livestock operations, and rural-lifestyle customers with crop inputs, custom feed, fuel, hardware, and digital grain-marketing tools.
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Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative industry classification

Industry

Product category: Agricultural Cooperative Services
SIC: Agricultural Services (700), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)
akta.pro primary industry: Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail (AFABAJAB)
akta.pro secondary industries: Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH), Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD)

Keywords

Agricultural cooperative
Grain marketing services
Agronomy services
Livestock feed manufacturing
Farm supply retail

Where Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Parkers Prairie
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Grain Marketing & Handling: Grain purchasing, storage, and marketing services including cash bids, futures-based pricing, and online grain offer system for target price setting. Revenue generated through basis capture and grain handling fees.
Agronomy Products & Services: Fertilizer sales and application services, crop protection/pest control products, and precision agriculture services. Revenue from product margins and application service fees at 4 fertilizer plant locations (Brandon, Parkers Prairie, Clarissa, Henning).
Feed Division: Custom feed manufacturing and sales for dairy, livestock, and specialty animals. Revenue from feed ingredient sales and manufacturing margins. Staff includes livestock nutritionists who consult with customers.
Petroleum Products: Diesel fuels (FIELDMASTER-B5 off-road, ROADMASTER-B5 road use), gasoline (SUPER NO-LEAD), heating fuels (FUEL #1 & #2), propane, and oil/grease products. Revenue from fuel product sales.
Seed Sales: Seed sales including corn, soybeans, wheat, small grains, forages, and grass seed from brands including DeKalb, Asgrow, Croplan, NK, Agassiz, and Dahlman. Revenue from seed product margins.
Country Store Retail: Retail sales of pet food, livestock feeds, birding supplies, gardening products, hardware, and rural lifestyle products at Alexandria location. Revenue from retail merchandise sales.
Urbank Hardware & Equipment: Hardware supplies, fencing, baling equipment, skid loader attachments, field parts, hydraulic hoses, and dairy/livestock equipment. Custom hydraulic hose manufacturing service.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Usage-based	Pay-as-you-go	Free Price Later storage program for new corn and soybean deliveries
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Seed return policy with restocking fees
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Corn grading discount schedule
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Wheat damage discount schedule
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Vomitoxin discount levels for wheat
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Wheat protein premium/discount table
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Spring wheat falling number discount

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative is a member-owned agricultural cooperative providing farm and rural customers with grain marketing, agronomy, custom feed manufacturing, petroleum products, seed, hardware, and country store retail services across central Minnesota. Operations span seven divisions (Grain, Agronomy, Feed, Petroleum, Seed, Country Store, and Urbank Pro Ag) supported by 9 retail locations, 4 fertilizer plants, and digital tools including a Grower 360 portal and mobile app.

Product overview

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative operates as a locally owned agricultural cooperative offering a portfolio of inter-related divisions serving farm and rural customers across Minnesota. The core offerings span five divisions: Grain (commodity purchasing/marketing), Agronomy (crop inputs and precision ag), Feed (custom livestock feed manufacturing), Petroleum (fuel and propane), and Seed (bulk/bagged seed with treating). Supporting retail operations include the Country Store (Alexandria) for pet foods, gardening, and livestock supplies, and Urbank Pro Ag for hardware, fencing, equipment, and bagged inputs. Digital tools include the Grower 360 Portal (Barchart-powered account management), Marketplace Producer App, and Grain Offer System for online grain marketing. Precision Agriculture services (Variable Rate Technology, GPS soil sampling, yield mapping) are delivered as an add-on within the Agronomy Division. The cooperative's operations are anchored by 4 fertilizer plants and multiple retail locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Pro Ag Grain Division: Grain marketing and storage services
Pro Ag Agronomy Division
Pro Ag Feed Division
Pro Ag Petroleum Division
Pro Ag Country Store
Urbank ProAg
Alexandria Country Store
Grower 360 Portal
Marketplace Producer App

Products and services

Grain Division Grain purchasing, storage, and marketing services for corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, and rye across multiple Minnesota locations. Includes online grain offer system for target pricing, cash bids, and futures-based pricing with commodity grading and discount schedules.
Agronomy Division Crop input services including fertilizer sales and application, crop protection and pest control products, and precision agriculture services. Operates 4 fertilizer plant locations (Brandon, Parkers Prairie, Clarissa, Henning) with chemical impregnation capabilities and 8 Variable Rate Airflows plus 5 Topdressers for precision application.
Feed Division Custom livestock feed manufacturing for dairy, livestock, and specialty animals. Mill produces steam flaked beans, steam flaked corn, dried distillers grains, soybean meal, minerals, premixes, and liquid feeds. Includes ration consultation from staff livestock nutritionists.
Petroleum Division Fuel and energy products including FIELDMASTER-B5 off-road diesel, ROADMASTER-B5 road diesel, SUPER NO-LEAD gasoline, FUEL #1 and #2 heating oils, propane delivery and setup for grain drying, and bulk/retail oil and grease products.
Seed Division Bulk and bagged seed sales for wheat, oats, barley, forages, grasses, corn, and soybeans. Carries brands including DeKalb, Asgrow, Agassiz, Croplan, NK, and Dahlman. Includes seed treating services for soybeans and wheat, and seed refuge calculator tools.
Country Store (Alexandria) Retail store in Alexandria, MN offering premium pet foods (Bil-Jac, Canidae, Fromm, Pro Plan, etc.), birding supplies, gardening products (FoxFarm soils and fertilizers), livestock feeds, and minerals and tubs for rural lifestyle customers.
Urbank Pro Ag Hardware, fencing, baling supplies, cattle and livestock equipment, forage baggers, skid loader attachments, field parts, custom hydraulic hose fabrication, and bagged feed, seed, and fertilizer. Carries Cenex oil/grease and Napa filters/batteries.
Grower 360 Portal Barchart-powered online customer portal providing real-time account access for viewing invoices, statements, grain balances, bookings, product history, and prepay balances. Offered free of charge to Pro Ag customers.
Marketplace Producer App Mobile and desktop application for making grain offers and accessing cash bid marketplace. Available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). Includes online grain offer system for setting target prices, bushels, and delivery periods.
Precision Agriculture Services Variable Rate Technology (VRT) for fertilizer and seed placement based on satellite imagery and combine yield data, GPS-guided soil sampling (zone and grid), yield mapping, and variable rate seeding maps for field management zones.

Companies that use Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

BarchartcoreTechnology or IntegrationBarchart provides the market data infrastructure, cash bid system, Grower 360 portal, and marketplace platform for Pro Ag Farmers Cooperative. The platform hosts online grain offers, cash bids, futures quotes, and customer account management features.
Purina Mills Animal NutritioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPurina Mills products are sold through the Alexandria Country Store location. Pro Ag resells Purina's hundreds of livestock feed products for horses, cattle, goats, swine, poultry, rabbits, game animals, and exotics. Purina Mills is owned by Land O'Lakes.
Form-A-FeedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForm-A-Feed offers custom feed formulations and specialty products focused on herd health issues. Pro Ag carries Form-A-Feed products and Pro Ag private label products through their feed division and Country Store locations.
FoxFarm SoilsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoxFarm Ocean Forest soil products and Big Bloom fertilizer sold at Alexandria Country Store gardening department. Premium organic gardening products for consumers.
Land O'LakescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLand O'Lakes owns Purina Mills Animal Nutrition, whose products are sold through the Alexandria Country Store. Land O'Lakes is a major agricultural cooperative headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
DeKalb (Monsanto/Bayer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeKalb corn and soybean seed brands offered through Pro Ag Seed division. Growers reminded to complete license renewals with Monsanto for technology/stewardship requirements.
SyngentacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSyngenta seed and crop protection products offered through Pro Ag Seed division. Growers reminded to complete license renewals with Syngenta for technology/stewardship requirements.
CroplancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCroplan seed products offered through Pro Ag Seed division for corn, soybeans, and other crops.
NK (Syngenta)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNK brand seed products offered through Pro Ag Seed division as part of Syngenta portfolio.
Agassiz SeedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgassiz seed products offered through Pro Ag Seed division, including forages and grass seed.
DahlmanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDahlman seed products offered through Pro Ag Seed division.
CropLan GeneticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoybean seed products sourced through CropLan Genetics for Pro Ag Seed division.
Kelly RyanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKelly Ryan Centerline Big Baggers used at Urbank Pro Ag for forage bagging services including haylage, silage, and high moisture corn. Pro Ag has two 9' and one 8'-10' conversion bagger.
Red BrandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRed Brand poultry netting and woven wire fencing products sold through Urbank Pro Ag fencing department.
Hutchinson WestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHutchinson West gates and equipment sold through Urbank Pro Ag fencing and livestock equipment departments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative

What does Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative do?

Is Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative a public or private company?

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative founded?

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative was founded in 1998. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative based?

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative is headquartered in Parkers Prairie, United States, in the North America region.

How does Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative make money?

Seven revenue lines are on record. Grain Marketing & Handling is the primary driver. The others are agronomy Products & Services, feed Division, petroleum Products, seed Sales, country Store Retail and urbank Hardware & Equipment.

Does Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative have an API?

No public API is recorded for Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative.

What industry is Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative in?

Pro-AG Farmers Cooperative's product category is Agricultural Cooperative Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAJAB, Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail, with a secondary code of AFABAJAH, Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated). Its SIC code is 700.