National Farmers is excited to announce this year’s Farm Kids Scholarship winners: Aidan Knobloch, Drew Totemeier and Ella Cooney. Knobloch Plans To Study Ag Policy and Law, Totemeier Set For Vet Career, Cooney To Pursue Ag Business

In the busy day-to-day operations of our organization, it’s easy to miss the people who keep things running. The work gets done and our mission moves forward, but those behind the scenes don’t always get noticed. Today, we want to highlight someone who makes a real difference in our Mideast region: Sharon Wurzer…

I read an internet rant in April about today’s farm prices compared to our costs. The ranter said that 46 years ago, Jimmy Carter slapped a grain embargo against our best customer at that time, the USSR. In 1980, corn was $3.49, but today it is $4.30. The ranters point was that today, nearly all our costs are 10 times higher. Yet corn…

With the retirement of long-time Dairy Director Brad Rach, President Paul Olson has named me as the Acting National Dairy Director. I am enthusiastic about my new role, because it presents an opportunity to continue to serve the organization I grew up with. I look forward to applying my experience and passion toward advancing…

The CME increased daily limits on Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures on June 1. For live cattle, the new initial limit will be $8.50/cwt., up $1.25. The new expanded limit for live cattle will be $12.75/cwt. For feeder cattle, the new initial limit of $10.75/cwt. is $1.50 higher. The newly expanded limit for feeder cattle will be…

Organic grain markets are currently holding steady. Demand for organic corn and soybeans has increased with the growth of organic poultry production. Supplies remain tight, and demand continues to stay strong. What the growing season will bring remains to be seen, so be prepared for a potentially bumpy ride…