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National Farmers Proposes $13 Dairy Margin Coverage Feed Price Index Floor
(AMES, Iowa) September 23, 2025—As family dairy farmers struggle with high operational costs and plunging milk futures prices, a national farm marketing group is proposing a change to the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.
DMC payments are based on the difference between the prices farmers receive for milk and an index of prices paid for feed…
Montana’s Mountain View
Arriving on Ellis Island in 1897, John Gliko was one of more than 12 million people who passed through that gateway between 1892 and 1954, leaving behind everything they knew and carrying only dreams to guide them. The Gliko brothers worked their way across more than 2,000 miles of unfamiliar country. Arriving in Great Falls, Montana, they took jobs at the local smelter…
Ollies Leads Milk Sales for Organization
“Working with National Farmers dairy families, staff and partners is a joy,” says Lesley Ollies, National Director of Milk Sales. Hailing from Pennsylvania, Ollies grew up around beef cattle, but the dairy world was just around the corner. “My aunt and uncle managed a dairy co-op, and I spent quite a bit of time with them.” She began helping out in the office whenever the opportunity…
Member Appreciates ASA Benefits & Savings
Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountain ridge, Frescura Farm LLC represents the enduring spirit of generational farming and a commitment to conservation. Operated by Todd and Marla Frescura, with help from their sons, Dante and Evan, the 100-acre hilly, organic dairy farm has evolved into a thriving, sustainable operation. The Frescuras are aligned with National Farmers…
Vice President’s Message
Hello from South Central Wisconsin. Just like the weather for many of you, our weather here has been challenging for making quality hay and maintaining milk production. As we start to step out of summer and into fall, our producers and livestock will both welcome the cooler temperatures. With that transition, we also have the opportunity to reflect on the challenges…
Dairy Marketing Signals
We’ve all seen some big changes in dairy farm size. One thing has not changed, however. National Farmers is just as much about family farming today as it ever was. Here’s a good example of what I mean. Last month’s magazine featured the Breitenmoser farm that milks 460 cows in Wisconsin. The family owns the farm, is fully involved in its management, and does the day-to-day…
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National Farmers Bylsma Focuses On Federal Milk Market Hearing Results
(CORALVILLE, Iowa) March 20, 2024—At National Farmers Convene ’24 last week, Dick Bylsma, National Sales Director and authority on the Federal Milk Marketing Order System updated members on the Federal Milk Order hearings that…
Beef and Dairy Cattle Genomic Testing Discussed At National Farmers Convene ’24
(CORALVILLE, Iowa) March 19, 2024—At National Farmers Convene ’24 last week, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach beef program specialist Patrick Wall discussed with convention attendees genomic testing of beef…