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Harristown, Ill., August 28, 2023 – Two students have been chosen as the 2023 Jenner Ag Furthering Ag Education Scholarship recipients and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Reagan Koester of Indiana will be attending Purdue University and plans to pursue a degree in Ag Business with a concentration in Finance and Pre-Law. Koester has served as President of the Student Council, FFA, Business Professionals of America, 4-H Junior Leaders, 4-H Club and National Honor Society. She has founded three charities impacting local food security, foster children relocation, and foster teenagers’ self-esteem. Koester collaborated with Purdue’s Agricultural Economics Department and the U.S. Secretary of Ag Trade and Foreign Affairs. Her background growing up on a robotic dairy and grain farm inspired her to pursue a career in agriculture.
Libby Larkin of Illinois attends Hawkeye Community College, pursuing an Agriculture Business and Precision Agriculture Technology degree. Larkin has a long-standing love for the agriculture industry and grew up on a family farm, where she developed a love for small engines, corn and tractor safety. Her passion continued throughout high school, where she channeled that into teaching during Ag in the Classroom. She has won multiple leadership awards and participated in various clubs and organizations, including FFA and 4-H. After learning how many children face hunger and food insecurity in her community, Larkin worked hard at the age of 13 to host meal packaging events to ensure kids in her community had nutritious meals. She plans to utilize her experiences to help those suffering from food insecurity by leveraging the tools and computer technology that are quickly revolutionizing the ag industry.
“We created our scholarship program over a decade ago to help passionate young adults reach their goals. It is truly remarkable to see new generations with a continued passion for our industry use the ag industry to help make the world a better place,” says Steve Jones, CEO of Jenner Ag. “Ag has a lot to offer the world, and we love facilitating ways for others to help shape the future of ag.”
Reagan Koester of Indiana will be attending Purdue University and plans to pursue a degree in Ag Business with a concentration in Finance and Pre-Law. Koester has served as President of the Student Council, FFA, Business Professionals of America, 4-H Junior Leaders, 4-H Club and National Honor Society. She has founded three charities impacting local food security, foster children relocation, and foster teenagers’ self-esteem. Koester collaborated with Purdue’s Agricultural Economics Department and the U.S. Secretary of Ag Trade and Foreign Affairs. Her background growing up on a robotic dairy and grain farm inspired her to pursue a career in agriculture.
Libby Larkin of Illinois attends Hawkeye Community College, pursuing an Agriculture Business and Precision Agriculture Technology degree. Larkin has a long-standing love for the agriculture industry and grew up on a family farm, where she developed a love for small engines, corn and tractor safety. Her passion continued throughout high school, where she channeled that into teaching during Ag in the Classroom. She has won multiple leadership awards and participated in various clubs and organizations, including FFA and 4-H. After learning how many children face hunger and food insecurity in her community, Larkin worked hard at the age of 13 to host meal packaging events to ensure kids in her community had nutritious meals. She plans to utilize her experiences to help those suffering from food insecurity by leveraging the tools and computer technology that are quickly revolutionizing the ag industry.
“We created our scholarship program over a decade ago to help passionate young adults reach their goals. It is truly remarkable to see new generations with a continued passion for our industry use the ag industry to help make the world a better place,” says Steve Jones, CEO of Jenner Ag. “Ag has a lot to offer the world, and we love facilitating ways for others to help shape the future of ag.”
Harristown, Ill., March 1, 2023 – Jenner Ag is offering Illinois and Indiana high school and college students with a passion for agriculture the opportunity to be one of two $1,000 scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 school year. This is the 12th year Jenner Ag will distribute ag scholarships.
“Facilitating additional opportunities for students passionate about ag is a priority. The industry is constantly growing, and we need future generations as passionate about this industry as we are to keep it moving forward,” says Steve Jones, CEO of Jenner Ag. “We are pleased to support their journey in the agriculture field and in turn, see their successes.”
To qualify for the Jenner Ag Furthering Ag Education Scholarship, students must be in their senior year of high school through their junior year of college pursuing a degree in the agriculture industry at a college or university in Illinois or Indiana.
Applications must be submitted or postmarked by July 31, 2023, and are available online at www.jennerag.com/scholarship-program or through any Jenner Ag employee. Scholarships will be awarded by August 31, 2023. Recipients will be notified by phone and/or e-mail. For questions, please visit the website or call 800-637-1692 x228.
“Facilitating additional opportunities for students passionate about ag is a priority. The industry is constantly growing, and we need future generations as passionate about this industry as we are to keep it moving forward,” says Steve Jones, CEO of Jenner Ag. “We are pleased to support their journey in the agriculture field and in turn, see their successes.”
To qualify for the Jenner Ag Furthering Ag Education Scholarship, students must be in their senior year of high school through their junior year of college pursuing a degree in the agriculture industry at a college or university in Illinois or Indiana.
Applications must be submitted or postmarked by July 31, 2023, and are available online at www.jennerag.com/scholarship-program or through any Jenner Ag employee. Scholarships will be awarded by August 31, 2023. Recipients will be notified by phone and/or e-mail. For questions, please visit the website or call 800-637-1692 x228.
Below see our interview with Drake Davis, Jenner Ag Furthering Ag Education Scholarship Recipient in 2017.
Question: What drew you to the agriculture industry?
Answer: "FFA was a big factor in drawing me into the agricultural industry. Throughout high school, I participated in many events with the Southmont FFA program. When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming an Ag Technician at Bane-Welker equipment. All of my FFA experience helped me achieve this goal."
Question: What are some ways ag has impacted your life?
Answer: "Agriculture has impacted my life in many ways. This all started in high school. I joined FFA at Southmont High School as a middle schooler. I participated in many different Career Development events. Examples are Soils Evaluation, Crops Evaluation, and Tractor Restoration. As a freshman in high school, I started restoring tractors for the Chevron Delo Restoration contest for FFA. I started restoring a Farmall Cub my first year, sophomore year a Farmall 504, in junior year a Farmall F-12, and senior year I restored an International 1086. For this contest, you had to completely tear the tractor down to the last bolt and restore every system of the tractor. The requirements for this contest were to make a 5-minute video and an 80-page notebook over your whole project process. I made it to the top 12 each year. I won third place with my Farmall F-12 and Reserve Grand Champion with the International 1086. I could then take these skills and submit a proficiency in FFA for my SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience). I took my proficiency to the National FFA Convention and won first place nationally. I also won the State Star in agriculture placement in Indiana. I always wanted to become a diesel mechanic, and these accomplishments led me to achieve my goals and have brought me to where I am today."
Question: Did receiving a scholarship impact your college experience?
Answer: "Yes, receiving a scholarship impacted my college experience positively. I applied for every scholarship possible. This is a great opportunity for students to achieve their future goals. Receiving a scholarship can significantly impact a student's life by reducing financial stress and allowing them to focus on their education. It provides access to resources for tuition, books, and living expenses, reducing the need for student loans and part-time work and freeing up time and energy for academics and personal growth. Moreover, scholarships bring recognition and validation, boosting confidence and motivation, leading to a more fulfilling life journey."
Question: How did getting an ag degree help you meet your goals?
Answer: "I went to Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, for an associate's degree in Applied Science. After that, I became a diesel technician at Bane-Welker equipment. I worked for Bane-Welker for three years. I worked on planters, combines, tractors, and lawnmowers. I gained a lot of hands-on experience. I then applied for a workplace specialist license to teach."
Question: What are you currently doing now?
Answer: "I am currently teaching high school agriculture at North Putnam High School. This has been an awesome opportunity to teach students about my passion for agriculture. I am also an FFA advisor. I have been coaching a soil, crops, and welding team and have made it to the State CDE contest in each of these divisions with my FFA teams. I am passionate about teaching students about how many different opportunities they have within the agriculture industry."
Hear from Jeana Cheek, Jenner Ag Furthering Ag Education Scholarship Recipient in 2015.
Question: What drew you to the agriculture industry?
Answer: "I grew up on a family farm and raised livestock in high school and college. I've always had a passion for agriculture because of my upbringing and wanted to pursue it further."
Question: What are some ways ag has impacted your life?
Answer: "Ag has made me who I am. It taught me how to work hard and be persistent while also teaching me how to care for the land that God has given us. In addition, it has allowed me the opportunity to meet people all over the country and foster relationships with others in the industry."
Question: Did receiving a scholarship impact your college experience?
Answer: "Yes! It helped me bear some of the financial responsibility. It allowed me to get out of school with minimal student loan debt."
Question: How did getting an ag degree help you meet your goals?
Answer: "Getting an ag degree helped me get ahead by allowing me to do internships while still in school to get real-world experience. It also helped me make connections in the industry that helped me secure a job after graduating. The knowledge my professors instilled in me gave me the foundation to be a reliable resource for my customers."
Question: What are you doing now?
Answer: "I currently work as a sales rep for Helena Agri-Enterprises in Curtisville, IN."
Harristown, Ill., August 30, 2022 – Two students have been chosen as the 2022 Jenner Ag Furthering Ag Education Scholarship recipients and awarded $1,000 scholarships.
Elizabeth Schafer of Illinois is attending Butler Community College with plans to pursue a degree in Agricultural Communications. During her high school career, she served as president of the Taylorville High School National Honors Society and was extensively involved in ag programs, holding various leadership positions within her 4-H Chapter and serving as president of her FFA Chapter. In Schafer’s first year with FFA, she was named State Creed Speaking Champion and National FFA Agriscience Fair Animal Systems Winner. As her career progressed, she earned an FFA National Proficiency Award and won the Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Competition. Schafer received 7th High Individual Overall at the North American International Livestock Exposition Skillathon Contest and was also part of a team invited to represent the U.S. at an international livestock judging competition.
J. Brent Studebaker of Indiana attends Purdue University, where he is currently pursuing a degree in Agribusiness Management with a minor in Agricultural Systems Management. Studebaker has served as president of his FFA Chapter and was a 10-year member of 4-H, all while finishing multiple dual-credit classes. He was the 2020 Indiana FFA Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) winner for Diversified Crop Production and received the 2021 Indiana FFA Star Over Indiana in Ag Placement, awarded to the state FFA member who demonstrates outstanding SAE achievement, active FFA participation and an exemplary scholastic record. Despite his young age, Studebaker is already a considered partner in the family farm, after dedicating half days his senior year to independent study as he helped work the family farm while his grandfather battled colon cancer. He graduated with both technical honors and academic honors diplomas, and his grandfather is cancer-free today.
“We know how important it is to be able to offer assistance to students,” says Steve Jones, CEO of Jenner Ag. “Our industry has a lot to offer, and we love to see young people who are as excited about the future of our industry as we are.”
For over a decade, Jenner Ag has provided scholarships for ag students.
Elizabeth Schafer of Illinois is attending Butler Community College with plans to pursue a degree in Agricultural Communications. During her high school career, she served as president of the Taylorville High School National Honors Society and was extensively involved in ag programs, holding various leadership positions within her 4-H Chapter and serving as president of her FFA Chapter. In Schafer’s first year with FFA, she was named State Creed Speaking Champion and National FFA Agriscience Fair Animal Systems Winner. As her career progressed, she earned an FFA National Proficiency Award and won the Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Competition. Schafer received 7th High Individual Overall at the North American International Livestock Exposition Skillathon Contest and was also part of a team invited to represent the U.S. at an international livestock judging competition.
J. Brent Studebaker of Indiana attends Purdue University, where he is currently pursuing a degree in Agribusiness Management with a minor in Agricultural Systems Management. Studebaker has served as president of his FFA Chapter and was a 10-year member of 4-H, all while finishing multiple dual-credit classes. He was the 2020 Indiana FFA Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) winner for Diversified Crop Production and received the 2021 Indiana FFA Star Over Indiana in Ag Placement, awarded to the state FFA member who demonstrates outstanding SAE achievement, active FFA participation and an exemplary scholastic record. Despite his young age, Studebaker is already a considered partner in the family farm, after dedicating half days his senior year to independent study as he helped work the family farm while his grandfather battled colon cancer. He graduated with both technical honors and academic honors diplomas, and his grandfather is cancer-free today.
“We know how important it is to be able to offer assistance to students,” says Steve Jones, CEO of Jenner Ag. “Our industry has a lot to offer, and we love to see young people who are as excited about the future of our industry as we are.”
For over a decade, Jenner Ag has provided scholarships for ag students.
Fairbury, Ill., February 24, 2022 – Jenner Precision has been awarded Precision Farming Dealer’s 2022 Most Valuable Dealership. Bryan Fehr, general manager of Jenner Precision, accepted the award at PFDS on January 5, 2022.
Launched in 2013, Precision Farming Dealer’s Most Valuable Dealership program recognizes the premier dealership and staff selling, servicing and supporting precision farming technology. The winner receives an honorary plaque along with special print and digital coverage in Precision Farming Dealer. Jenner Precision is featured in the February issue of Farm Equipment.
Jenner Precision was chosen as this year’s winner by an independent, third-party panel due to their exemplary customer service, steadily increasing revenue growth and commitment to a culture of success. The Jenner Precision team was interviewed regarding the innovation they exhibit to advance the goals and performance of Jenner Precision’s farming business.
“I believe Jenner Precision’s value is more than just selling products; it’s about the knowledge to know the customer’s needs,” says Bryan Fehr, Location Manager at Jenner Precision. “I want our customers to have access to the best products for their operation and to know we have a full-time, year-round service team who knows the products better than anyone else. Our team is here for you. Rain or shine and spring or fall when you need us most, you can count on us.”
Photo credit: Precision Farming Dealer
Jenner Ag was founded in 1961 by Gordon Jenner to be an equipment dealership servicing Central Illinois. Those are the facts, but what was it really like in the ag business sixty years ago to now? Let’s take an inside look back with Mike Jenner, former general manager, current board member – and son of Gordon.
“What really stood out to me about that time when my dad was getting the company off the ground, was just how monumental it was that he was really on his own. He was taking a risk and working for himself,” says Mike. “Jenner Sales began servicing Illinois, which is a very agriculturally rich state, and my dad knew he could do what we needed to do to be a success here.”
But Mike says even Gordon couldn’t have predicted what he sees today. “It was one thing to know we could be successful at what he started; it’s another to see just how much we have grown,” Mike says. Gordon would be shocked at the level it has reached in just six decades.”
When Jenner first started, farmers would rent or buy a sprayer or dry spreader. “Custom application changed the way the ag industry operated and in turn, the way dealers did business,” says Mike. “The add in of custom application I believe paved the way to change everything – that was a crucial point in ag.”
For over a decade, Jenner Ag operated above a dentist office on the top floor of a house in Decatur, Illinois. In 1977, the company moved to current location in Harristown, Illinois. “When I started in 1971, we were still a very small company with maybe 7 or 8 associates,” he says. “The moving of headquarters was a huge jump. That move was one of the first factors that allowed us in part to reach those milestones that led to Jenner Ag growing into what is today.”
After that move, the changes at Jenner Ag multiplied, as it went from a company of fewer than 10 employees with two phone lines to almost 90 employees. The company has grown to service both Illinois and Indiana, have a fleet of mobile service techs on the road throughout the territory, and operate three locations – application, ag and precision.
“If Gordon could see the company today – the expansion and innovation – he would be absolutely speechless and proud too,” Mike says.
What is the single most important decision Jenner Ag has made? “Innovation is what has allowed the company to remain successful for six decades,” Mike says. “Having members of the team not be afraid to change. When you have associates and management who support innovation and aren’t afraid to change, it allows Jenner to be a company that adapts to what best fits customer and associate needs.”
Harristown, Ill., September 28, 2021 – The Great Game of Business, Inc. inducted Jenner Ag into the Hall of Fame at its Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas, on September 10, 2021.
Each year the Great Game community honors and celebrates the achievements of companies from around the globe that have fully embraced the principles of open-book management and demonstrated outstanding results. The Hall of Fame honors organizations that have operated using the principles of open-book management for more than a decade with lasting, proven results, and have demonstrated a willingness to spread the word on open-book management in order to help others succeed.
“After 10 years of Great Game play, it’s a true accomplishment to be a member of the Hall of Fame,” says Steve Jones, President of Jenner Ag. “We have learned so much along the way about how all associates can be taught to understand the financial numbers behind the business and have seen how that understanding can make huge impacts on the direction of financials.”
Jenner Ag is celebrating its 60th year of business and its tenth year as a Great Game of Business company. The company is one of the Great Game’s few two-time All-Star Award winners and has been nominated for multiple consecutive years.
Harristown, Ill., September 17, 2021 - A college student from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has been chosen as the 2021 Jenner Ag Furthering Ag Education Scholarship recipient and will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year.
Jarvis S. Williams of Chicago attends UIUC, where he is currently pursing a degree in Technical Systems Management. He is involved in various organizations such as the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE); Minorities in Agricultural, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS); and 100 STRONG. He also serves as Treasurer of the UIUC MANRRS Chapter.
“Jenner Ag is pleased to be able to offer assistance to students who aspire toward a future in agriculture,” says Steve Jones, President of Jenner Ag. “It is important for younger generations to continue to be excited about what this industry has to offer and where it is going in the future.”
This is the eleventh consecutive year that Jenner Ag has provided scholarships for ag students. Illinois and Indiana ag students can apply for assistance furthering their education in an agriculture degree program. Applications are available online at www.jennerag.com or through any Jenner employee and are accepted until June 30 each year.
Fairbury, Ill., July 30, 2021 – Farmers and ag business partners alike had the opportunity to experience a firsthand look at Raven’s new OMNiDRIVE™ driverless ag technology at an exclusive Autonomy Demo Day event that took place on July 20th.
At Jenner Precision’s OMNiDRIVE Demo Day, attendees were able to choose between attending a 9 am morning session or a 1 pm afternoon session. Sessions included a presentation on OMNi followed by an in-field demo of OMNiDRIVE. Both the Jenner Precision and Raven Applied Technology teams were available to answer questions on operational insights.
Jenner Precision is one of only two dealers in Illinois that offered a look at Raven’s newly introduced OMNi brand of autonomous solutions. This autonomous platform empowers ag professionals to perform multiple farm tasks simultaneously without a driver. OMNiDRIVE is Raven’s aftermarket technology kit that transforms existing tractors into driverless machines. It is the first farming application that allows the farmer to monitor and operate a driverless tractor from the cab of the harvester so the harvester can offload on the go, then return the tractor and grain cart to a predetermined unloading area —all without a second driver.
“Providing an event where farmers were able to see OMNiDRIVE run with their own eyes was an honor,” says Bryan Fehr, Location Manager at Jenner Precision. “Being one of only two dealers afforded this opportunity allows us to truly show the market what OMNiDRIVE can do and how it can impact anyone’s operation. “It really opens up new doors for farmers to impact their labor, efficiency – and of course their bottom lines.”
For more information on OMNiDRIVE and future demo possibilities, call 815-692-6655.
Jenner Precision is one of only two dealers in Illinois that offered a look at Raven’s newly introduced OMNi brand of autonomous solutions. This autonomous platform empowers ag professionals to perform multiple farm tasks simultaneously without a driver. OMNiDRIVE is Raven’s aftermarket technology kit that transforms existing tractors into driverless machines. It is the first farming application that allows the farmer to monitor and operate a driverless tractor from the cab of the harvester so the harvester can offload on the go, then return the tractor and grain cart to a predetermined unloading area —all without a second driver.
“Providing an event where farmers were able to see OMNiDRIVE run with their own eyes was an honor,” says Bryan Fehr, Location Manager at Jenner Precision. “Being one of only two dealers afforded this opportunity allows us to truly show the market what OMNiDRIVE can do and how it can impact anyone’s operation. “It really opens up new doors for farmers to impact their labor, efficiency – and of course their bottom lines.”
For more information on OMNiDRIVE and future demo possibilities, call 815-692-6655.
Harristown, Ill., March 23, 2021 – For the seventh consecutive time, Jenner Ag has been nominated for the esteemed Great Game of Business All-Star Award.
The All-Star Award celebrates companies from around the globe that have fully embraced and are on the leading-edge of an open-book management policy. To be nominated for an All-Star Award, a company must demonstrate a sincere belief in its team members, an unrivaled level of business transparency and the willingness to share knowledge on how to help others succeed, according to The Great Game of Business leaders.
Jenner Ag’s owner says implementing the Great Game of Business has profoundly impacted culture at the company, which is celebrating 60 years – 10 of those playing The Great Game of Business. “Even after a decade, management and associates still find ways to change Game play and improve results,” says Steve Jones, CEO. “Of all those years, the ones we have played The Great Game of Business have been some of our best years, both financially and with associate engagement. We see that trend continuing in future years with the help of The Great Game of Business and the open-book management policy.”
Jenner Ag is one of only two companies to receive the All-Star Award two times. It has also received eight nominations for various awards. The Great Game of Business will announce the 21st annual All-Star Award Team and All-Star Champions at the 29th Annual Gathering of Games, the world’s largest open-book management conference, September 8-10 in Dallas, Texas.
Jenner Ag’s owner says implementing the Great Game of Business has profoundly impacted culture at the company, which is celebrating 60 years – 10 of those playing The Great Game of Business. “Even after a decade, management and associates still find ways to change Game play and improve results,” says Steve Jones, CEO. “Of all those years, the ones we have played The Great Game of Business have been some of our best years, both financially and with associate engagement. We see that trend continuing in future years with the help of The Great Game of Business and the open-book management policy.”
Jenner Ag is one of only two companies to receive the All-Star Award two times. It has also received eight nominations for various awards. The Great Game of Business will announce the 21st annual All-Star Award Team and All-Star Champions at the 29th Annual Gathering of Games, the world’s largest open-book management conference, September 8-10 in Dallas, Texas.
Harristown, Ill., March 4, 2021 – Jenner Ag has announced a significant expansion and reorganization of its Global Service Group, designed to better serve the increasing demands of customers and the technology that drives their businesses.
“New technology is coming faster than ever before – technology like AFS Connect, AIM Command FLEX, AutoCart and more, and we’ll be ready with the next generation of U-Maxx,” says Jeff Reeter, Service Director. “Our newly formed U-Maxx+ Team will be led by seasoned associates with high levels of training across multiple platforms and equipment types.”
What is U-Maxx+? This experienced team will be responsible for managing the highly trained U-Maxx group throughout Illinois and Indiana. They'll also help the company transition to new technologies, which are coming at an ever-growing rate.
Three of Jenner Ag’s most experienced field technicians will form the U-Maxx+ team: Matt Zimmerman has accepted the position of U-Maxx+ for Illinois, and Joel Harmon has accepted the position of U-Maxx+ for Indiana. In addition, Dave Schmidt has accepted the position of U-Maxx T.
What is U-Maxx T? This position will help facilitate and manage phone support, internal and external training and in-field support. Both Application and Ag segment customers have access to these newly expanded teams and resources. Jenner Precision customers continue to be supported by a full team of dedicated precision ag technicians out of the company’s Fairbury, Illinois, location.
What is U-Maxx+? This experienced team will be responsible for managing the highly trained U-Maxx group throughout Illinois and Indiana. They'll also help the company transition to new technologies, which are coming at an ever-growing rate.
Three of Jenner Ag’s most experienced field technicians will form the U-Maxx+ team: Matt Zimmerman has accepted the position of U-Maxx+ for Illinois, and Joel Harmon has accepted the position of U-Maxx+ for Indiana. In addition, Dave Schmidt has accepted the position of U-Maxx T.
What is U-Maxx T? This position will help facilitate and manage phone support, internal and external training and in-field support. Both Application and Ag segment customers have access to these newly expanded teams and resources. Jenner Precision customers continue to be supported by a full team of dedicated precision ag technicians out of the company’s Fairbury, Illinois, location.
Harristown, Ill., January 6, 2021 – Application and agriculture equipment dealership Jenner Ag marks its 60-year anniversary in 2021.
Jenner Ag was founded by Gordon Jenner in 1961 to be a leading application dealership in the Central Illinois area. The company focused on developing quality partnerships built on brand loyalty, trust and service that is second to none. Today, Jenner Ag continues that mindset with three locations servicing Illinois and Indiana and partnerships with some of the leading brands in the application, ag and precision technology industries.
Over the past six decades much has changed, but Jenner Ag has continued to strive to provide revolutionary products along with the latest and most innovative technology for the agricultural community. The main focus is supplying customers with the right combination of technology, service and support to grow their businesses.
“In 1997 when I started, we had 17 associates and only one location. Today we have three locations that serve two states. Our workforce has advanced to almost 90 associates who work both in office and remotely. We haven’t just grown in size either; we also carry more products than before,” says Steve Jones, CEO of Jenner Ag. “The reason we have been able to expand to where we are today is simple: We have good people, good leadership and revolutionary products that allow us to meet our customers’ needs and keep them happy.”
For more than 60 years, Jenner Ag has served the agriculture industries in Illinois and Indiana as a leading provider of application equipment, including Case IH, Miller, New Leader, Raven and more. The company supports Central Illinois farmers and garden enthusiasts with Case IH, Kubota, Land Pride and Exmark products, and helps producers revolutionize their operations with the latest technology through Jenner Precision, partnering with Ag Leader, Precision Planting, 360 Yield Center and more. Locations include Harristown, Taylorville and Fairbury, Illinois, with mobile service techs on the road throughout Illinois and Indiana. For more information visit www.jennerag.com.
Harristown, Ill., June 4, 2020 – Illinois and Indiana high school and college students aspiring to achieve an agriculture degree will have the opportunity to achieve their goals with two scholarships from Jenner Ag.
“We want to help future agriculture students achieve their goals, now more than ever,” says Steve Jones, CEO of Jenner Ag. “These scholarships are a way we as a company can support students in achieving their dreams of working in the agriculture field. We take pride in that.”
For the ninth year, Jenner Ag is providing ag students located in Illinois and Indiana the opportunity to have assistance in earning their degrees. Ag students in their senior year of high school up to junior year of college can apply for the chance to further their education in an agriculture program, with two $1,000 scholarships available this year.
The deadline for applications has been extended. Applications are available online at www.jennerag.com or through any Jenner employee and must be postmarked by July 31, 2020. Scholarships will be awarded by August 31, 2020.
Harristown, Ill., May 19, 2020 – Jenner Ag is pleased to announce that its Application Division has achieved Pinnacle status with Case IH again. This is the highest recognition a dealer can receive from Case IH.
With this, the Application Service department marks its seventh consecutive Pinnacle recognition.
In addition, for the first time, the company’s ag equipment location has achieved Pinnacle Gold Level, which recognizes dealerships that achieve four of the six Pinnacle assessment categories.
The Case IH Pinnacle Program represents the highest level of excellence in the Case IH dealer network, assessing six key areas: Sales, Marketing, Operations, Parts, Service and AFS™ (Advanced Farming Systems). Jenner Ag is one of only 46 dealers in North America who share this accomplishment, out of the 672 participating dealers. This year saw the highest number ever of dealers under consideration for Pinnacle status.
“Pinnacle status shows that Jenner Ag is dedicated to continually keeping our service techs and associates highly trained and focused on delivering the best possible customer experience,” says Jeff Reeter, Service Director. “It shows we’re here for the long haul.”
To achieve Pinnacle status, dealerships must deliver a best-in-class experience in today’s constantly changing agriculture landscape. The Pinnacle achievement calls attention to dealers that are meeting and exceeding benchmarks while driving highly competitive, customer-centric dealer-level improvements.
“This recognition is a direct result of the investment Jenner Ag puts into its associates,” says Reeter. “We separate ourselves by providing a higher level of training for our team so that we can successfully address any complexity of challenges and maximize uptime for our customers.”
Harristown, Ill., April 24, 2020 – For the sixth consecutive time, Jenner Ag has been nominated for the prestigious Great Game of Business All-Star Award.
The prestigious All-Star Award celebrates companies from around the globe that have fully embraced and are on the leading-edge of an open-book management policy. To be nominated for an All-Star Award, a company must demonstrate a sincere belief in their team members, an unrivaled level of business transparency and the willingness to share their knowledge on how to help others succeed.
Implementing The Great Game of Business has profoundly impacted the culture at Jenner Ag, allowing associates a sense of trust and providing an open line of communication that leads to strong results. “After 10 years of playing The Great Game of Business, we still find new ways of making The Great Game exciting for associates, while raising the bar,” says Steve Jones, CEO of Jenner Ag. “We continue to see benefits with improved transparency. This allows our associates to grow and improve, both personally and professionally, on their level of financial knowledge. I believe it is the only sustainable way to operate a business.”
Jenner Ag has been playing the Great Game of Business as a company for 10 years. During that time, the company has received the All-Star Award two times – one of only a select few to claim this honor – and received seven nominations for various awards. The Great Game of Business will announce the 20th annual All-Star Award Team and All-Star Champions at the 28th Annual Gathering of Games, the world’s largest open-book management conference, September 9-11 in Dallas.
Harristown, Ill., March 22, 2020–
To the Jenner Nation:
Agriculture has been declared essential at both the federal and state levels—something we in agriculture already knew, but find comfort in hearing. With that directive, all Jenner Ag locations will remain open and ready to serve the Jenner Nation. The reality is, spring will come as it always does, and we stand ready to support your mission of feeding your families and the world.
That said, our Jenner Nation employees and customers are our biggest priority, and we will need to make a few changes in light of COVID-19/coronavirus to protect them. Rest assured, our Service, Parts and Sales teams remain fully active and ready to meet your needs during the 2020 planting season. But please make note of the following adjustments to help flatten the curve and help keep you and us safe and healthy:
- Effective immediately, all Jenner Ag locations are closed to walk-in traffic.
- Service will continue, both in the field and in our shops, throughout spring planting and beyond. As always, you may reach our technicians by phone or e-mail.
- In the event that our Field Service Technicians visit your location, whether ag retail or farm, we ask that you
- Follow the social distancing requirements of maintaining more than 6 feet of space from any other person.
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before the technician arrives.
- Parts curbside pickup is available during regular hours. If you aren’t comfortable with someone coming to your vehicle, simply inform our Parts Specialists, and they will put your parts outside the door for you.
- New and used equipment sales will also continue during this time – we know many of you are looking to upgrade or update before spring to ensure maximum productivity and uptime. Our Account Managers are at your service via phone or e-mail, and you can find all used equipment inventory online at www.jennerag.com.
Application – 800-637-1692
Ag – 217-287-7411
Precision – 815-692-6655
Sincerely, Steve Jones CEO Jenner Ag
Harristown, Ill., March 17, 2020–
To all of our Jenner Nation customers:
We know that you, like us, are monitoring the global situation regarding COVID-19/Coronavirus. In these quickly changing times, and understanding this disease’s tendency to spread not just by direct contact but by community spread, we want to assure you that we are also changing the way we do business at all three locations.
Our associates are regularly receiving information about the importance of personal hygiene and frequent, thorough hand washing. We have communicated that it is more vital than ever for them to stay home if they or their friends and family are sick. And, our showrooms, parts counters and shops have instructions to sanitize daily, or more frequently, in high touch, high traffic areas.
As a small business ourselves, we understand the importance of uptime and maximizing your productivity. Understanding the critical role agriculture plays in our society, we will remain open to serve our valued customers, but we will make adjustments with the hope of helping to flatten the curve, and as always, we make associate and customer safety a priority.
If you need parts, we will be offering curbside pickup at all locations during store hours. With a simple phone call or e-mail, our parts specialists will take the parts right to your truck at the curb. In addition, you can visit our website – www.jennerag.com/parts/case-ih-parts to purchase your Case IH parts online.
In addition, effective immediately, we will limit:
-Visitors at our locations – Application, Agriculture and Precision. This means stopping all non-essential visits. Delivery drivers and other outside contractors are asked to listen to their bodies, and not visit our facilities if they have symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath or cough, or if they have had potential exposure to others who exhibit those symptoms.
-Length of visits at our locations – We ask all logistics personnel to limit the time spent at our facilities. Stay in the trucks as much as possible, and do everything possible to expedite the time outside the vehicle.
-Meetings – At Jenner Ag, we have always and will always prioritize relationships above all else. We have built our business on people, and our unerring ability to connect and serve. While that continues to be of utmost importance, that also means for the time being, limiting face-to-face contact.
Know that as this situation continues to develop, we remain focused on serving you to the absolute best of our abilities. Agility has been a key facet of Jenner Ag’s business strategy for nearly 60 years. Even when we can’t be present personally, we will remain in close contact through phone, FaceTime and other electronic methods according to your preference. We, like you, are committed to doing everything we can to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Our account managers, parts specialists and the entire Jenner Nation stand ready to serve you at the level you demand and deserve. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your account manager. We appreciate your understanding, and your confidence in us as a business partner.
Sincerely,
Steve Jones,
CEO
Jenner Ag
Harristown, Ill., September 10, 2019 – Jenner Ag has announced the winner of the Jenner Ag and Case IH toolbox grill giveaway, which took place at the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association’s 2019 MAGIE Show in Bloomington, Illinois.
Congratulations to Will Knebel, Applicator for The Equity’s Greenville location, who recently took delivery on the high-end Jenner Ag and Case IH toolbox-style grill.
The giveaway was part of a promotion to encourage customers to join the Jenner Ag VIP Text Club, where customers can among be the first to hear about special events, parts and service offers, new equipment and the latest technology available.
“We were excited to be able to partner with Case IH and offer this one-of-a-kind grill as our grand prize giveaway at the 2019 MAGIE Show,” says President of Jenner Ag Steve Jones.
To join the Jenner Ag VIP Text Club, simply text “JENNER” to 31996.