On Monday, November 6, 1882, a new business opened in Teutopolis, Illinois. Hope Roller Mills, Uptmor & Siemer, Proprietors, began milling wheat and selling flour. The owners were Clemens Uptmor, Sr., his son Clemens Uptmor, Jr., and his young cousin and son-in-law, Joseph Siemer. Clemens Sr. had been involved in founding the village back in […]
Siemer Milling Company recently completed a comprehensive technology upgrade across its operations in partnership with C1, a technology solutions provider headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. The initiative includes modernized virtualized infrastructure, a new centralized phone system, and state-of-the-art networking hardware to boost efficiency and strengthen security across all facilities. “This technology transformation represents our ongoing commitment […]
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Leadership from Siemer Milling recently visited the University of Kentucky, Lexington, to discuss the progress of key initiatives we’ve supported. Rick Siemer, Henry Siemer, and Brian Semple represented our company in these discussions. A primary focus of the visit was to receive updates on the reconstruction of the Princeton Research Facility, which was destroyed by […]
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Rick Siemer, President of Siemer Milling Company, spoke at the Respect Life rally in Granite City on October 12th sharing his perspective on community support for expectant mothers and celebrating the success of a local initiative in Effingham, Illinois. In his address, Rick Siemer reflected on the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson […]
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Siemer Milling Company recently had the honor of hosting the Makers on the Move tour at our Teutopolis, Illinois location. This statewide initiative, organized by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and IMEC, aims to showcase the modern face of manufacturing, highlighting its high-tech, clean, diverse, and sustainable nature. The Makers on the Move bus, filled with […]
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Vernon “Red” Tegeler, a leader at Siemer Milling Company, Teutopolis, IL, for over 52 years, retired on September 26. Tegeler began work at Siemer Milling in 1972, while in high school. He was named head miller in 1985, Vice President Production in 1990, and Senior VP Strategic Initiatives in 2019. Tegeler was also a devoted […]
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The Illinois Wheat Association Checkoff Committee (IWACC) is working to bring a voluntary wheat checkoff program to our state, and we’re reaching out to encourage your support. What is the IL Wheat Checkoff Program? The IL wheat checkoff program is a farmer-funded initiative designed to improve wheat production, develop new markets, and increase demand for […]
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The Illinois Wheat Association has lined up some excellent events this summer for wheat growers across the state. Mark your calendars for these three can’t-miss opportunities: Wheat Plot Tour – May 21st. Kick off your summer by joining the IWA for their Wheat Plot Tour at the SIU Belleville Research Center on May 21st. With […]
During the 2024 Double Crop Farmers’ Forum on Monday, Siemer Milling Company announced a $1 million gift to launch the Siemer Milling Company Professorship and the Illinois Wheat Initiative within the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Founded in 1882, Siemer Milling Company is a family- and employee-owned business based […]
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Siemer Milling Company (SMC) is happy to announce that Brian Semple has been elected to the position of Vice President Grain Supply by the Board of Directors. He is stepping into the position vacated with the retirement of Carl Schwinke. He brings with him 16 years in various commercial and management roles in the Agribusiness […]
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