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Cattle Marketing Signals

Nov 4, 2023

Government Shutdown Threats Impact Markets By Jeff Rose I have many conversations with producers over the course of a week about risk management and what levels they should be pricing their production. We always talk about supply, for which the USDA provides data....

Grain Marketing Signals

Nov 4, 2023

Wide-Spread Drought Means Numerous Crop Insurance Claims By Al Smith—National Farmers Crop Insurance Representative The Risk Management Agency began tracking harvest prices on Oct 1, using the December Futures for corn and November Futures for soybeans. Right now,...

A Passion for Dairy

Sep 20, 2023

A Passion for Dairy By Denice Rackley Anyone who farms knows success takes dedication with some good luck sprinkled in. That might be especially true when it comes to dairy farming. As a young dairy farmer in Hixton, Wisconsin, Matt Olson understands how fortunate he...

Olson and Hayes Announce Bid for President and Vice President

Sep 19, 2023

Olson, Hayes Announce Bid for President, Vice President By Paul Olson This is my official announcement that I am seeking another term as president of National Farmers Organization. My current term will expire at our national convention March 12-13, 2024. If...

Improved Quantity of Beef and Dairy Tackled by Artificial Intelligence

Sep 19, 2023

For a century, researchers have tracked genetic traits to find out which cattle produce more and better milk and meat. Now, two University of Florida scientists will use artificial intelligence to analyze millions of bits of genetic data to try to keep cattle cooler,...

Food Webs Provide Additional Marketing Opportunities

Sep 19, 2023

Food Webs Provide Additional Marketing Opportunities By Denice Rackley Mike Schulist, National Farmers Organization organic grain field representative, believes food webs will provide additional marketing opportunities for National Farmers members. That’s why he...