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High School Aggies Look To Future
National Farmers is excited to announce this year’s Farm Kids Scholarship winners: Aidan Knobloch, Drew Totemeier and Ella Cooney. Knobloch Plans To Study Ag Policy and Law, Totemeier Set For Vet Career, Cooney To Pursue Ag Business
Friendly Faces of National Farmers
In the busy day-to-day operations of our organization, it’s easy to miss the people who keep things running. The work gets done and our mission moves forward, but those behind the scenes don’t always get noticed. Today, we want to highlight someone who makes a real difference in our Mideast region: Sharon Wurzer…
President’s Message
I read an internet rant in April about today’s farm prices compared to our costs. The ranter said that 46 years ago, Jimmy Carter slapped a grain embargo against our best customer at that time, the USSR. In 1980, corn was $3.49, but today it is $4.30. The ranters point was that today, nearly all our costs are 10 times higher. Yet corn…
Dairy Marketing Signals
With the retirement of long-time Dairy Director Brad Rach, President Paul Olson has named me as the Acting National Dairy Director. I am enthusiastic about my new role, because it presents an opportunity to continue to serve the organization I grew up with. I look forward to applying my experience and passion toward advancing…
Cattle Market Signals
The CME increased daily limits on Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures on June 1. For live cattle, the new initial limit will be $8.50/cwt., up $1.25. The new expanded limit for live cattle will be $12.75/cwt. For feeder cattle, the new initial limit of $10.75/cwt. is $1.50 higher. The newly expanded limit for feeder cattle will be…
Grain Market Signals
Organic grain markets are currently holding steady. Demand for organic corn and soybeans has increased with the growth of organic poultry production. Supplies remain tight, and demand continues to stay strong. What the growing season will bring remains to be seen, so be prepared for a potentially bumpy ride…
Family Takes Center Stage
“I promised my wife, Kristy, we would never have more than 250 head of cattle,” said Aaron Swanson of Russell, Minnesota. What’s a farm wife to do but simply nod in agreement, make contingency plans and remind her dear husband of that promise every now and again. Flying well past a mere 250 head, the Swansons…
Diversifying For Success
Leaving Germany during a difficult time, the Zwebers came to America hoping this new land would hold opportunities. After some time spent on the plains, in 1906 Tim Zweber’s grandfather purchased land in Elko, Minnesota. The small family farm that began 120 years ago is now home to three generations of Zwebers…
Convene ’26 Lookback
At National Farmers Convene ‘26 in the Quad Cities March 17, President Paul Olson welcomed attending members and those viewing the organization’s livestream on Facebook and at nationalfarmers.com and said that he joined the organization 57 years ago during much different times in agriculture. Olson said…
President’s Message
Convene ’26 is now in the rearview mirror. It was great to see everyone, I only wish that I had more time to visit with attendees. I give my thanks to the entire convention team, led by Perry Garner, for all their hard work putting together our annual winter meeting. It is more work than most members realize…
Dairy Marketing Signals
Through good times and bad times in the dairy industry, we have found ways to keep our head above water and take advantage of growth opportunities that came our way. Looking back over my years as your National Dairy Director, not all things went as smoothly as I would have liked. But we came together and developed…
Cattle Marketing Signals
The Iran war has had major impacts on all markets, including the cattle market. And the strike at JBS’s Greeley, Colorado, plant is over for now, with no new agreement reached. The border is closed to Mexican feeder cattle because of the New World ScrewWorm, but the USDA has made plans for a staggered…
Grain Marketing Signals
Farm life is a continuous cycle of beginnings and endings, with a lot of work in between. On our Kansas farm, we started planting corn a few days earlier than normal this year due to the weather forecast and changes on our operation. There is much work to be done between now and harvest. Input costs are…
Making Cattle King
In Iowa, where the price of a few acres of land could buy you a brand spanking new pickup truck, the Nieman’s fatten around 2,500 head of cattle and manage their risk with the help of National Farmers. Corn is king in Iowa. According to the USDA, 12 to 14 million acres are dedicated to corn in the state each year. However, on Nieman land, you might say cattle are king. Justin Nieman, along with…
National Farmers In the News
National Farmers ongoing efforts to modify the Dairy Margin Coverage Program has gained traction in ag publications in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic U.S. Tom Crosby, a Wisconsin dairy producer and National Farmers Midwest Regional Dairy Director, wrote an article about making the Dairy Margin Coverage program work for smaller dairy operations. So far, the letter has appeared in…
What Our Clients Are Saying
“This farm has been National Farmers affiliated for a long time back, and we’ve trended down the road with it.”
“The easy decision was choosing to use National Farmers risk management programs. For four years now, Schultz has been taking advantage of options, forward contracts and other marketing tools to sell his feeder cattle.”
“I want to price my product. National Farmers negotiators have options. They can bargain. You don’t need to take what companies offer.”
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