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Lampert Named Livestock Director

Aug 19, 2019

Lampert Named Livestock Director Former Livestock Operations Manager Pat Lampert, New Bremen, Ohio, has been named Director of Livestock. Garry Crosby, director for 13 years, stepped down to take the position of assistant to the president. “I am excited to continue...

Livestock Director Crosby Retires, Now Assistant to President

Aug 19, 2019

Livestock Director Crosby Retires, Now Assistant to President Livestock Director Garry Crosby was late for his July 30 marketing team dinner. By the time he walked through the doorway, a crowd of well-wishers greeted him. Completely surprised, he then noticed two of...

Olson Announces Re-election Bid for President

Aug 19, 2019

Olson Announces Re-election Bid for President At the July board meeting I made it known to the directors that I will seek another term as National Farmers president. After much soul-searching, lengthy discussions with my family and encouragement from members all...

Riniker to Run for V.P. Re-election

Aug 19, 2019

Riniker to Run for V.P. Re-election National Farmers Vice President Paul Riniker, Greeley, Iowa, has announced he will run for re-election at the 2020 national convention. Riniker has served for eight years as National Farmers vice president. He is a second generation...

Farm Hard, Market Smart

Aug 19, 2019

Farm Hard, Market Smart Steve and Karen Stremlau farm in north central Illinois, near Mendota, on land that’s ideal for growing the crops favored in America. The land – four different rented farms and 400 acres – consists of similar soil types, with four or five in...

New 21st-Century Ag Deal

Aug 19, 2019

U.S. Ag Needs a 21st-Century New Deal These are difficult times in farm country. Historic spring rains – 600 percent above average in some places – inundated fields and homes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts that this year’s corn and soybean crops will be...