Choose Seed, Pre-Buy, Finance Through Federated
Nov 26, 2025
With the close of the 2025 growing season, it’s time to start planning for 2026 planting. Your Federated Agronomists are “eager to help you pick the best seed to be placed on all your acres,” said Annamarie Blazek, manager at Federated’s Rush City location. “We have multiple options for bulk soybeans … and great options for corn seed also,” she said.
The earlier orders are placed, the better, and “when you pre-buy your inputs you can take advantage of locking in your supply and minimizing stress heading into spring,” said Kelly Meyer, Federated business service specialist.
Meyer also pointed out that early orders get discounts, and the ability to avoid the “unknown in-season price jumps.” Additionally, pre-buy reduces your exposure to supply chain delays.
It’s no secret that the best products are in high demand and can sell out (see Discovery Plot and Answer Plot® data for specific hybrid and variety comparisons), and the best seed product for your specific acres may be one of the hot products for 2026 – the ones that are only available during the pre-buy period.
Sitting down with your Federated Agronomist at this time of year also helps the co-op be prepared. Blazek asked, “Will Federated deliver your seed, or will you pick it up at your location?”
Your late-fall discussion with your Federated Agronomist should also include your financing options. “Our primary partner for crop financing is Cooperative Finance Association (CFA),” said Meyer.
“With CFA you can leverage credit designed specifically for seed, fertilizer, and crop protection … you can secure pricing now and pay after harvest,” Meyer said. Federated also offers financing through Rabo AgriFinance and John Deer Financial. Federated’s two finance programs for 2026 include very competitive interest rates. See the details here.
With your seed decisions made and financing lined up, “you order the product, and we go out and buy it, so it is sitting in our plant ready for you when you need it [in the Spring],” said Meyer. “The more information we know,” said Blazek, “the easier spring will be for all of us.”
Imagine the 2026 growing season with “a well-defined crop plan, secure pricing, margin protection, and smoother cash flow – all before the first field is planted!” said Meyer.
Talk to your Federated Agronomist soon to work on seed choices, pre-buy, and financing options.
The earlier orders are placed, the better, and “when you pre-buy your inputs you can take advantage of locking in your supply and minimizing stress heading into spring,” said Kelly Meyer, Federated business service specialist.
Meyer also pointed out that early orders get discounts, and the ability to avoid the “unknown in-season price jumps.” Additionally, pre-buy reduces your exposure to supply chain delays.
It’s no secret that the best products are in high demand and can sell out (see Discovery Plot and Answer Plot® data for specific hybrid and variety comparisons), and the best seed product for your specific acres may be one of the hot products for 2026 – the ones that are only available during the pre-buy period.
Sitting down with your Federated Agronomist at this time of year also helps the co-op be prepared. Blazek asked, “Will Federated deliver your seed, or will you pick it up at your location?”
Your late-fall discussion with your Federated Agronomist should also include your financing options. “Our primary partner for crop financing is Cooperative Finance Association (CFA),” said Meyer.
“With CFA you can leverage credit designed specifically for seed, fertilizer, and crop protection … you can secure pricing now and pay after harvest,” Meyer said. Federated also offers financing through Rabo AgriFinance and John Deer Financial. Federated’s two finance programs for 2026 include very competitive interest rates. See the details here.
With your seed decisions made and financing lined up, “you order the product, and we go out and buy it, so it is sitting in our plant ready for you when you need it [in the Spring],” said Meyer. “The more information we know,” said Blazek, “the easier spring will be for all of us.”
Imagine the 2026 growing season with “a well-defined crop plan, secure pricing, margin protection, and smoother cash flow – all before the first field is planted!” said Meyer.
Talk to your Federated Agronomist soon to work on seed choices, pre-buy, and financing options.