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President’s Message

Jul 16, 2024

In late May, a huge area of the country witnessed some extremely volatile and dangerous weather, including tornadoes, hail and flooding conditions. The planting and growing season has been challenging for many of our members — to say the least. When you follow global...

Dairy Marketing Signals

Jul 16, 2024

Government Dairy Policy, Plus Marketing Programs Best Approach By Brad Rach Gene Paul served us wonderfully as our legislative coordinator. Now that he has retired, we need to find ways to continue and build upon the work he did for our organization. Looking ahead,...

Cattle Marketing Signals

Jul 16, 2024

Healthy Markets Despite Increasing Bird Flu Numbers By Pat Lampert Despite the roller coaster ride on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange futures market, fed cattle have held relatively steady over the past several weeks. June through December is between $6 and $8 higher...

Organic Grain Marketing Signals

Jul 16, 2024

Challenging Organic Conditions, Selling Grains Into Craft Brewery Markets By Mike SchulistOrganic grain markets continue to see softening prices, especially in organic corn. There are many reasons, but topping the list is supply and demand. Current organic corn prices...

Almost Paradise

May 15, 2024

Almost Paradise Farm By Denice Rackley Almost Paradise Farm is where Jake and Jessie Hensley call home. “We chose this as our farm name, because we firmly believe that while the farm involves a lot of daily hard work, living off the land with our family is truly...

Bylsma on Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearings

May 15, 2024

Bylsma on Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearings At National Farmers Convene ’24, dairy consultant and authority on the Federal Milk Marketing Order System Dick Bylsma, updated members on the FMMO hearings that began last year. Changes are important to dairymen,...