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When you think of dairies, Michigan probably isn’t the state that comes to mind first. However, in 2020, Michigan ranked number one in the U.S. for pounds of milk produced per dairy cow annually — 26,875 pounds. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says milk production…
Convene ’23 Business
Normally, we feature the president’s message in this space. However, President Olson wanted to dedicate this page to important Convene ‘23 business that was held March 7-8 at the Isle Casino in Bettendorf, Iowa. Olson thanks everyone who attended the organization’s annual farm-business…
Convene ’23 Commodity Reports
Excited about current marketing opportunities for cattlemen and women, Paul Lampert, livestock marketing director, and Jeff Rose, cattle contract manager, addressed the National Farmers members gathered in Bettendorf, Iowa, on March 8, for Convene ‘23. The reduction in U.S. cattle…
Dairy Marketing Signals
It was great to see so many of you at national convention. I had a chance to talk with some of you who remembered how we started as a protest organization.
Others I saw joined during the time we were the nation’s leader in collective bargaining for agriculture…
Cattle Marketing Signals
We are right in the middle of a major market jump as I write this article. Cash cattle trading is at $177 and futures not really keeping pace.
April 2023 gapped higher and is at an all time high near $171. On-feed numbers will likely continue to…
Grain Marketing Signals
Our National Farmers convention was an incredibly rewarding experience this year. The opportunity to interact with old friends and to meet new friends was a real privilege and generated new enthusiasm and determination to accomplish our goals as members and producers. The grain marketing…
Press Releases
National Farmers’ annual convention presenters address new farm bill
(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…
Federal Milk Marketing Orders, Industry Consolidation
(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…
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