(Ames, Iowa) March 9, 2023 —Invigorated about current marketing opportunities for cattlemen, Pat Lampert, National Farmers Organization livestock marketing director said the reduction in cattle herd size has pushed markets higher than producers have seen in some time. The U.S. cattle inventory shows a four-year…

(Bettendorf, Iowa) March 9, 2023 —Gene Paul, National Farmers Legislative Coordinator, told the audience at the 2023 National Farmers Convention in Bettendorf, Iowa that he does not anticipate a Farm Bill will be completed this year. “Given the current atmosphere in Washington, and the manner in which things are developing…

(Ames, Iowa) March 9, 2023 — Dairy industry consolidation and Federal Milk Marketing Orders were a focus at National Farmers Convene ’23 in Bettendorf, Iowa March 8.
Agriculture Economist and dairy consultant Dr. Richard Levins, University of Minnesota detailed how the processing side of milk production is…

(Bettendorf, Iowa) March 9, 2023 — Andy Green, senior advisor on fair and competitive markets to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, spoke yesterday at National Farmers Convention in Bettendorf, Iowa. Green noted the difficulties farmers and ranchers and consumers have faced in the marketplace, saying the current administration and USDA are…

May 9, 2022 AMES, Iowa— National Farmers Organization’s ongoing support of mandatory Country of Origin Labeling continues with recent U.S. House legislation. Congressmen Lance Gooden (R-Tex.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), introduced a bill for MCOOL in late March which would…

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…