By Andi Anderson
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association has recently acquired the former United Livestock Center in Maquoketa, Iowa, marking its twelfth full-service auction market and second in Iowa. President and CEO Curt Larson expressed excitement about expanding services in eastern Iowa, aiming to aid local producers in marketing, managing, and financing their agricultural operations.
With a cooperative approach at its core, Equity plans to invest in infrastructure upgrades for enhanced livestock flow and safety. They also aim to integrate proprietary livestock marketing software and engage in community outreach, fostering shared success and a more interconnected agricultural community.
Leveraging over a century of livestock marketing expertise, Equity aims to bring enriched services, wider market access, and a renewed vigor to the area.
Comprising 34 local shipping associations across ten districts, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association is managed by a board of directors. Alongside divisions for risk management and field service, it operates Equity Livestock Credit Corporation (ELCC) as a wholly owned subsidiary.
The association is thrilled about this new phase, prioritizing the local hiring of a market manager and staff for a successful facility opening. Watch out for upcoming events and sale date announcements. For further details, visit www.equitycoop.com.
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Categories: Iowa, Business, Livestock