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Cattle Marketing Signals
The prolonged drought in the west and southwestern states has taken quite a toll on the beef cow herd. In Oklahoma alone, the July slaughter cows and bulls have more than doubled since last year.
Nationally, beef cow slaughter was up over 14 percent compared to last July. Cull cow prices have been…
Grain Marketing Signals
A myriad of events are influencing grain markets and activity at the Chicago Board of Trade. This summer’s weather, the Russo-Ukrainian War, and the potential for a U.S. recession are major concerns of all participants in grain marketing. At this point, we have no way of knowing which single factor or…
Three Generations Strong – Yost Cattle
Thriving amid a global pandemic takes hard work, commitment, thinking outside the box, and having marketing options in place. That’s according to Gary and Parker Yost, who have a cattle feeding operation in Wheaton, Minnesota. The Yosts operate a 600 head finishing operation on land that has been in Gary’s wife’s family since…
Aggie Greats – Supporting the future of agriculture
Committed to supporting and encouraging farm kids to pursue ag careers, National Farmers awarded three $1,000 scholarships this year. Taryn Goss, Justyne Frisle, and Carlee Mae Long are our 2022 Farm Kids for College Scholarship recipients.
Senior National Farmers Board Member Schultz Passes
Illinois National Farmers Member and State Leader, Ron Schultz passed away June 6. He was a member of the National Farmers Organization since 1962, holding the office of a national board director for Illinois since 1991. Schultz was a lifetime grain and livestock farmer, retiring in 2018. He became a Burrus seed dealer in…
Farmer-Focused Former National Farmers Staff Member Lorenz Passes Away
Four-decade-long former National Farmers staff member Pete Lorenz, Beloit, Kansas, passed away May 1. He was 76. Lorenz was known for his farmer-focused approach and promoted the need for farmers to group market to receive more income from the marketplace. “Pete was a dedicated professional and helped thousands of…
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National Farmers Favors Biden’s Ag Initiatives
July 14, 2021 AMES, Iowa—President Joe Biden on July 9 issued a comprehensive executive order addressing issues related to consolidation of businesses, including agribusinesses, and the tide of economic issues it sparks for the production level of the farm…
Eliminate Dairy Bloc Voting
(Ames, Iowa) February 23, 2021 — At its 2021 virtual Convention February 9, National Farmers Organization announced it favors congressional measures to eliminate bloc voting on USDA federal milk marketing referendums. Organization members indicated it would help create a system where dairy producers can have…