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National Farmers is an agricultural marketing organization for the nation’s farmers and ranchers. Specializing in conventional and organic dairy, grains and livestock production, member producers take advantage of our group marketing and risk management services to maximize their profits.

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National Farmers Magazine - July/August 2025

National Farmers Magazine

National Farmers is an agricultural marketing organization for the nation’s farmers and ranchers. Specializing in conventional and organic dairy, grains and livestock production, member producers take advantage of our group marketing and risk management services to maximize their profits.

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Capitalizing On Change

Capitalizing On Change

Alongside numerous small family dairies that dotted the rural Wisconsin landscape, the Breitenmosers made the long journey from Switzerland to America wanting a better life. Hans Sr. and Margrit Breitenmoser arrived in 1968 with the hope that hard work would result in a prosperous farm and happy life…

2025 Farm Kids for College Scholarship Winners

2025 Farm Kids for College Scholarship Winners

Graduation – the word sparks mixed emotions. Sadness for the ending of those things familiar, excitement for what lies ahead. National Farmers has always supported our farm family’s agricultural journeys. But nothing warms our hearts more than lending a hand to high school seniors who are embarking on…

President’s Message

President’s Message

National Farmers Organization is celebrating our 70 years birthday. From humble beginnings in Northwest Missouri and Southwest Iowa, what began as an idea driven by drought in those areas of the country along with falling farm prices-especially for cattle and hog producers, to where we are today…

Dairy Marketing Signals

Dairy Marketing Signals

Today, there is a lot of uncertainty in markets and the long-term effects of on-again, off-again tariffs and resulting trade disputes. I wouldn’t be surprised to see some unpleasant surprises for National Farmers members as things play out. I’m especially worried about Dairy Margin Coverage, or DMC payments. Let me explain…

Cattle Marketing Signals

Cattle Marketing Signals

February was the last time I gave my advice in this column. In February, I wrote about record high prices, strong demand and uncertainty that tariffs might bring. In June, cash prices were on fire for both feeders and fats. The biggest issue producers are talking about to me now is having locked in prices at…

Grain Marketing Signals

Grain Marketing Signals

The agricultural industry and particularly grain producers, are experiencing significant marketing challenges. Traditionally, marketing opportunities for fall crops are more attractive in the spring and early summer due to planting issues, weather, and crop conditions in other parts of the world. Unfortunately, this…

Press Releases

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…

At National Farmers Convene ’24, Soil Health, Carbon Insets Addressed

(CORALVILLE, Iowa) March 19, 2024—At National Farmers Convene ’24 last week, improving soil health to help farmers deal with changing climate conditions and carbon intensity was addressed. Carolyn King, vice president, Continuum Ag…

At National Farmers Convene ’24, Salvador Predicts Delay For New Farm Bill

(CORALVILLE, Iowa) March 18, 2024—At National Farmers Convene ’24 last week, Ricardo Salvador, senior scientist and director of the Food and Environment program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, gave convention attendees an update on the Farm Bill. Salvador believes it is…

National Farmers Re-elects President Olson, Names Hayes Vice President

(CORALVILLE, Iowa) March 18, 2024—At National Farmers Convene ’24 last week, officer and board election results from mail-in ballots were announced to members. Paul Olson, Taylor, Wisconsin was re-elected as president, and Jim Hayes, a dairy farmer from Columbus, Wisconsin was elected vice president…

National Farmers Convene ’24 set for March 12 and 13 in Coralville, Iowa

(AMES, Iowa) February 15, 2024—National Farmers members will convene March 12-13 in Coralville, Iowa, to listen to nationally recognized speakers about the possibilities of a new Farm Bill this year, address changing ag weather conditions by improving…

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