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Notice is hereby given that the hundred and eighth (108th) Annual Meeting of the members of the Dodge City Cooperative Exchange, doing business as Pride Ag Resources will be held on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Boot Hill Casino Conference Center, 4000 W Comanche, Dodge City, Kansas. Meeting registration will be from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and the meal will be served at 6:00 PM; the annual meeting will follow the meal.
The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to present the annual reports to the stockholders by the Board of Directors, presentation of the 2023-24 fiscal year financial statements, election of the directors, and for the transaction of such other business that may properly be brought before the membership.
Clint Hamilton and Jacob Tarman are stepping down from their Director positions which will leave five board members. This eliminates the need for the first ballot of the voting process according to the bylaws. The two vacant board positions will be filled during the business meeting with nominations from the floor.
At this year’s annual meeting, our guest speaker will be Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Beam. Secretary Beam was appointed in January 2019 by Governor Laura Kelly after 38 years with the Kansas Livestock Association.
We welcome your attendance. Please return the bottom portion of this notice or call the Main Office at 620- 225-4193 BY May 09, 2024 to reserve a meal. An RSVP is needed if you are planning on enjoying the meal. You may also email your RSVP to jcayetano-moreno@prideag.com.
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2024 Annual Meeting Guest Speaker
Kansas Secretary of Agriculture
Mike Beam
Mike Beam was appointed secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture by Governor Laura Kelly in January 2019.
Beam came to KDA following 38 years of experience in association management for the Kansas Livestock Association. He has served as the Executive Director of the Ranchland Trust of Kansas, an affiliate of KLA, for 15 years.
He has dedicated his career to assisting farmers and ranchers to advance their policy and public relations needs and in building highly visible, responsive and respected organizations. In his role at KLA he participated and led coalitions in strategizing and implementing legislative and regulatory initiatives.
Beam began his career as a County 4-H and Youth Extension Agent in Dickinson County, following his graduation from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and industry. He began at KLA in 1980 as a field representative before being named Executive Secretary of Cow-Calf/Stocker Division in 1983, and in later years he became Senior Vice President at KLA. He began as Executive Director of Ranchland Trust of Kansas in 2003.
In addition to his professional duties at KLA, Beam has demonstrated his leadership as president of several state and regional organizations, including Partnership of Rangeland Trusts, Symphony in the Flint Hills, Agribusiness Council of Kansas City and Kansas Society of Association Executives.
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- Wheat Ends Friday with Double Digit Weakness
- The wheat complex posted weakness across the board on Friday. Chicago contracts were down 2 to 12 cents, led by the front months. Kansas City futures closed with contracts 4 ¼ to 11 ½ cents. MPLS spring wheat futures were down 7 ½ to 9 ¾ cents across the board....
- Soybeans Hold in For Gains
- Soybeans held on for steady to 11 ¾ cent higher trade across the front months at the close, with back month 2025 contracts lower. July soybeans were up 9 cents this week, with November down 2 ¼. Soymeal futures were up 30 cent to $1.10/ton in the front months but...
- Cotton Heads Lower on Friday
- The cotton market fall back lower on Friday, as contracts were down 5 to 38 points. On the week, July was down 142 points, with December losing just 16. The outside market factors were a mixed bag, with crude oil up another 76 cents and the US dollar index just...
- Hogs Fall Lower on Friday
- Lean hogs slipped lower into the weekend, with contracts down anywhere from a tick to $1.87, led by the nearbys. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was back down 76 cents on Friday afternoon at 88.57. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 37 cents on May 15...
- Cattle Rally Continues into the Weekend
- Live cattle closed the Friday session with contracts up 67 cents to $2.02. June was up $4.90 on the week. USDA reported cash sales of $186-190 across the country on Friday, helped by the beef strength this week. Feeder cattle closed with gains of $1.12 to $2.50 on Friday, as...
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Locations
Grain Elevators
| Beeler Branch 101 S Main Beeler, KS 67518 Phone: (785) 848-2224 |
Campo Branch 7485 CR 27 8/10 Campo, CO 81029 Phone: 719-787-2292 |
Cimarron Branch 122 S Main Cimarron, KS 67835 Phone: (620) 855-3421 |
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Dermot Branch |
Dodge City |
Elkhart Admin Office |
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Elkhart Branch |
Elkhart South Branch |
Ensign Branch |
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Eva Branch |
Feterita Branch |
Ford Branch |
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Grey Branch |
Haggard Branch |
Hanston Branch |
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Howell Branch |
Ingalls Branch |
Jetmore Branch |
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Kalvesta Branch |
Keyes Branch |
Kingsdown Branch |
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Midway Branch |
Montezuma Branch |
Richfield Branch |
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Rolla Branch |
Saddle Road Branch |
Springfield Branch |
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Two Buttes Branch |
Vilas Branch |
Walsh Branch |
Agronomy Facilities |
ACE Hardware Retail Stores |
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| Beeler - Agronomy 101 S Main Beeler, KS 67518 Phone: (785) 848-2224 |
Dodge City Feedmill 708 W Trail Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: (620) 227-8671 |
Ensign 706 Bent Street Ensign, KS 67801 Phone: (620) 865-2221 |
Ace Dodge City 401 W. Trail Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: (620) 225-0067 |
Ace Lyon's 1121 W. Main Lyon's, KS 67554 Phone: (620) 257-5000 |
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Ingalls Fertilizer |
Montezuma Fertilizer |
Richland Valley |
Ace Meade |
Ace Maize |
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Car Care Centers
Jetmore Car Care
1220 S Main
Jetmore, KS 67854
Phone: (620) 357-5414
Locations
Grain Elevators
| Beeler Branch 101 S Main Beeler, KS 67518 Phone: (785) 848-2224 |
Campo Branch 7485 CR 27 8/10 Campo, CO 81029 Phone: 719-787-2292 |
Cimarron Branch 122 S Main Cimarron, KS 67835 Phone: (620) 855-3421 |
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Dermot Branch |
Dodge City |
Elkhart Admin Office |
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Elkhart Branch |
Elkhart South Branch |
Ensign Branch |
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Eva Branch |
Feterita Branch |
Ford Branch |
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Grey Branch |
Haggard Branch |
Hanston Branch |
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Howell Branch |
Ingalls Branch |
Jetmore Branch |
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Kalvesta Branch |
Keyes Branch |
Kingsdown Branch |
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Midway Branch |
Montezuma Branch |
Richfield Branch |
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Rolla Branch |
Saddle Road Branch |
Springfield Branch |
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Two Buttes Branch |
Vilas Branch |
Walsh Branch |
Agronomy Facilities |
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| Beeler - Agronomy 101 S Main Beeler, KS 67518 Phone: (785) 848-2224 |
Dodge City Feedmill 708 W Trail Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: (620) 227-8671 |
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Ingalls Fertilizer |
Montezuma Fertilizer |
ACE Hardware Retail Stores |
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| Ace Dodge City 401 W. Trail Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: (620) 225-0067 |
Ace Lyon's 1121 W. Main Lyon's, KS 67554 Phone: (620) 257-5000 |
| Ace Meade 923 W Carthage Meade, KS 67864 Phone: (620) 873-2234 |
Ace Maize 5204 N Maize Maize, KS 67101 Phone: (316) 722-0181 |
Car Care Centers
Jetmore Car Care
1220 S Main
Jetmore, KS 67854
Phone: (620) 357-5414
