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Star of the West @SOTWMilling
Joined March 2014
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Big things are coming to Quincy, MI! Star of the West has announced plans to transform our Quincy location into a new dry corn milling facility, creating additional value for Michigan-grown corn.
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Top- Notch Tuesday: Our Star of the West interns recently traveled to Michigan Sugar Company in Bay City as part of the LET’S E-A-T internship program. Thank you to Michigan Sugar Company for hosting our interns and helping provide hands-on learning experiences.
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Summer is here ☀️ Ice cream runs just hit different this time of year—and Joy cones are one of the many treats made with #SOTWMilling flour. What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?
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Safety Sunday: Recently, our team attended the IAOM Annual Conference, spending time in Environmental, Health, and Safety sessions. Opportunities like this allow us to stay ahead of industry standards and bring valuable insights back to our locations.
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Sustainability Saturday: Roller crimping rye cover crops is gaining attention as another tool in the toolbox for soil health.
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Farmer Friday: Indiana Focus! The Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest is now open for submissions. Showcase Indiana agriculture through photos of life on the farm, conservation, agritourism, and the people behind the industry. Entries are due June 30, 2026.
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Throwback Thursday: Kicking off the first day of the Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival with a look back at a few of Star of the West’s past parade floats. We’re proud to be part of a community that celebrates tradition and hometown spirit year after year.
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Wheat Wednesday: Stripe rust has now been confirmed in Michigan wheat fields in Tuscola, Lapeer, and St. Clair counties. This information was shared in the Wheat Wisdom newsletter published by the Michigan Wheat Program. Subscribe on their website: miwheat.org/
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Top-Notch Tuesday: We’re excited to welcome our 2026 summer interns to Star of the West. The group kicked off the summer at our corporate office with onboarding, safety training, and an opportunity to hear from CEO Jim Howe before heading out to locations across our footprint.
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A few weeks ago, our Star of the West Milling, Rapson location hosted a great Bring Your Own Wheat Day sponsored by Syngenta.
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Showcase Sunday: Beautiful wheat photos from Makayla B., agronomy intern out of our Emmett location, taken at her family farm, Blashill Farms.
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Sustainability Saturday: Katie A. recently attended the Cover Crop Grazing & Variety Trial Field Day at Kellogg Biological Station, where researchers and industry leaders discussed cover crop performance, grazing management, soil health, and regenerative agriculture practices.
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#FutureFarmerFriday Shoutout to Dylan Bailey of the Montague FFA Chapter, recognized in the Star in Agricultural Placement series. Star of the West was proud to sponsor the award, with Katie Adam serving as an interview judge.
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Throwback Thursday: The Rosebush Elevator was purchased from the Brown family and these two photos highlight the growth of the location over the years.
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Wheat Wednesday: A summer classic is back, registration is now open for the Michigan Wheat Program’s Summer Field Day. Register here: miwheat.org/registration-202…
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Join the Team Tuesday Star of the West is hiring in Willard, Ohio. Current openings: • Bulk Deliveries & Operations Delivery Driver • 3rd Shift Bulk Truck Loader Apply at starofthewest.com or contact Nicole at nicole.kukla@starofthewest.com.
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Top Notch Tuesday: Shoutout to Lonnie Wolford for putting in the work this spring—captured here spreading corn fertilizer in Imlay City. We’re proud to work alongside growers who put that level of care into every acre.
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As we prepare for wheat harvest at our Emmett elevator, please note the following grain delivery deadlines: • Final Soybean Delivery Date: June 12, 2026 • Final Corn Delivery Date: June 26, 2026
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June is Dairy Month, and what better way to celebrate than with milk and cookies? #WorldMilkDay might stand on its own—but it’s even better paired with something baked using Star of the West flour.
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#SafetySunday We recently hosted a tabletop exercise in Frankenmuth with local officials, walking through how our team and the community would respond to an emergency scenario. From schools to local businesses and visitors, it’s all about being ready to protect what matters most.
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