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Farmers Gain Online Business Advantage through Coop Website
16-July-2009
Two of Iowa’s top industries: technology and agriculture have come together to produce a new online resource for state farmers. Global Reach recently built a custom website for NEW Cooperative, Inc. that provides market and weather data, as well as relevant agricultural news and information. What this means for farmers is that they can quickly access information current grain market information and evaluate business moves based on cash bids and futures.“NEW Cooperative continually strives to provide its members and customers with the most innovative and efficient means of information and services. Our new website does just that. It includes all the pertinent information and tools that our visitors most commonly use, but adds advanced features that now make the experience easier and more informative. We look forward to the ability to adapt to the needs of our customers by adding tools and features that will further increase our communication efficiency,” said Afton Holt, Communications Specialist at NEW Cooperative, Inc.
In addition to cash bids that are searchable by location, the website also provides the following features: weather forecast and radar, cash bid emails, text alerts, job opportunities, and e-newsletters. The importance of developing an advanced website like this is to increase the accessibility and accuracy of information for agricultural business people.
“Projects like this NEW Cooperative website are exceptionally rewarding, because it is positively impacting Iowa’s economy, as well as representing the strong partnership between the tech and ag industries,” said Nelson Akkutlu, Business Manager at Global Reach.
About Global Reach: Global Reach is one of the leading web development firms in the Midwest -- consistently delivering results to over 500 clients through a drive for excellence and innovation, as well as a continual focus on providing customers with valuable and affordable solutions. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, Global Reach is an expert in designing and building complex and reliable web-based applications. The firm’s extensive experience comprises of delivering internet, intranet, and extranet applications for the following clientele: educational institutions, government and military agencies, non-profit organizations, banking institutions, industrial manufacturing, as well as other technology companies. In addition to Global Reach’s core competency of web development, the firm also provides an array of complimentary services including: consulting, graphic design, web hosting, e-mail hosting and spam protection, and network support. More information about Global Reach can be found at its website, located at www.globalreach.com
About NEW Cooperative, Inc.: NEW Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned cooperative with 23 locations throughout the Northwest region of the state. In addition to their continually strong grain services, NEW Cooperative also offers feed, fertilizer and seed resources through a professional staff and quality facilities. Further agronomic opportunities in soil mapping, site-specific field management and precision technology services are offered through their MAPS department. The service and solutions found at NEW Cooperative demonstrate that they continue to be an innovative and efficient provider for today’s producer, carrying with them a proud past and promising future. For further information about NEW Cooperative’s products and services, please visit www.newcoop.com.
