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Manchester, Iowa, Branden, Wisconsin Marketing Centers Damaged

Sep 14, 2021

Two National Farmers livestock marketing centers were damaged from a tornado and a severe thunderstorm in July. In Manchester, Iowa, the July 14 tornado made its way east through town, causing damage to several buildings, including National Farmers newly acquired...

Petersen Says National Farmers Markets His Cattle Head and Shoulders Above Sale Barn Prices

Sep 14, 2021

Minnesota’s nick-named the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but it runs on agriculture and people like Don Petersen, a National Farmers member and Hokah area cattle producer. Petersen produces quality livestock. “He’s definitely got good cattle,” Jason Storlie said about...

National Farmers Favors Biden’s Ag Initiatives

Jul 14, 2021

National Farmers Organization Favors President 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...

Family First

May 14, 2021

Decisions for Components, Demand Al and Ann Middendorf, Long Prairie, Minnesota, start their farm work days together, milking 82 Holsteins. “We work well together,” Ann said. “We put our ideas together to solve any day-to-day issues.”Ann wasn’t raised on a farm. “I’ve...

Friendly Faces of National Farmers

May 14, 2021

Biasini, Field Rep for Vermont, New Hampshire Steeped in Dairy Shelby Biasini earned her dairy bona fides growing up on her family’s dairy farm in Morrisville, Vermont where they currently milk 40 head of registered Brown Swiss and Holsteins. “In 2009, we started Mt....

DC Ag Policy 360

May 14, 2021

USDA Pauses Cattle Tracking Proposal Only nine months after a USDA proposal to transition away from metal and plastic identification ear tags, USDA reversed course. They can now be used indefinitely on dairy cattle, cattle that cross state borders and on cattle...