Sunrise Cooperative Fiscal Year 2026 Results & Patronage Announcement

In Episode 49 of Cooperative Conversations, George Secor, President & CEO of Sunrise Cooperative, recaps a strong fall harvest, provides insights on grain, energy, and agronomy markets, and announces Sunrise Cooperative's fiscal year 2026 financial results. George highlights the cooperative's $19.7 million in earnings, the return of $15.2 million in patronage to member-owners, and the opportunities ahead as Sunrise enters fiscal year 2027 with strong momentum.

In this update, George discusses:

• Strong harvest season with soybean receipts up 18% year-over-year and favorable weather helping move grain efficiently across Sunrise facilities.
• Positive grain market outlook supported by improving corn basis levels, strong regional demand, and the startup of the Upper Sandusky soybean crush plant.
• Energy market update encouraging customers to take advantage of lower forward diesel pricing through contracts and target orders while managing current price volatility.
• Agronomy business growth with fertilizer tonnage up more than 25%, ongoing research initiatives, and continued investment in PCT products and field trials.
• FY26 earnings reached $19.7 million, with $15.2 million returned to member-owners through patronage, reinforcing Sunrise Cooperative's commitment to delivering value back to its ownership.

For questions about grain marketing, energy contracts, crop nutrients, or harvest planning, contact your local Sunrise Cooperative representative.