Friendly Faces of National Farmers
Wurzer Has Rich Farm Background By Andrew Bousman 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....
President’s Message
By Paul Olson 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....
Dairy Marketing Signals
Crosby Focuses On Moving Division Forward By Tom Crosby 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...
Cattle Market Signals
Daily Livestock Trading Limits Increase, NWS Screws With Markets By Jeff Rose 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...






