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National Farmers defines itself by its sophisticated commodity marketing and ag risk management programs and services. Through National Farmers MaximumMarketing, producers market their commodities in pooled groups, and their bank accounts benefit. Our negotiators assure transactions with major buyers include terms favorable to farmers and ranchers.
Our ag risk management programs include forward contracting, hedging, and the array of futures and options offerings, administered by our discerning ag risk professionals. All to put profit in American farm enterprises.
Today’s National Farmers members represent a cross-section of both conventional and organic production – grain growers, cattle and hog producers and dairymen and women. Become a part of National Farmers, and start enjoying the financial rewards right away.
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At National Farmers, we value our members and we value your input. In fact, we’re established in a way that means we need it. Where do we get this informative farmer input? At state conventions and national convention each year.
We also host other events from time to time, educational workshops and gatherings of ag producers or staff in certain areas. Our program, FarmStarts, provides training for beginning farmers who have been in the business for less than 10 years.
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Almost Paradise
Almost Paradise Farm is where Jake and Jessie Hensley call home. “We chose this as our farm name, because we firmly believe that while the farm involves a lot of daily hard work, living off the land with our family is truly almost paradise,” emphasized Jessie. This small Indiana dairy farm continues a five-generation tradition. While the Jersey cows are a relatively new addition, dairy farming has remained…
Bylsma on Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearings
At National Farmers Convene ’24, dairy consultant and authority on the Federal Milk Marketing Order System Dick Bylsma, updated members on the FMMO hearings that began last year. Changes are important to dairymen, because they set the stage for how milk is marketed well into the future. Bylsma complimented the National Milk Producers Federation and its two years of work to develop…
Convene ’24
At National Farmers Convene ‘24, highly-regarded speakers spoke about farm topics of keen interest, and awards were presented to high-performing staff and marketing centers in Coralville, Iowa, March 12 and 13.
At the President’s Dessert Reception, Alva and Debbie Heiss received the President’s Award from Paul Olson for their years of service to the organization.
Vice-President’s Message
I’m Jim Hayes, your newly-elected vice president. I’m sure I’m a new face to many of you. My wife, Dawn, and I have a 100 cow organic dairy farm in Columbus, Wisconsin. Dawn and I are second-generation NFO members, and my parents joined the organization in 1961. I have held several offices within the organization. I was a national board member, am currently the dairy committee chair and…
Dairy Marketing Signals
The dairy news is all about staggering losses in dairy farm numbers. On top of that, Congress can’t seem to do anything to bring us a new farm bill that would help family farms that need it the most. So why was the mood at our dairy workshop so upbeat this year? A good part of it, I know, is that the more you see of our wonderful staff, the more blessed you are bound to…
Cattle Marketing Signals
April 1, it was announced a human contracted the Avian flu, supposedly from dairy cows. Apparently, that individual is being treated and doing well. On the end of that trading day, the market fell by $6. The April 24 futures filled the gap at $190. USDA says the virus is affecting older cows and there’s no concern for the safety of the commercial milk supply. Most of the herds have been found in…
Grain Marketing Signals
In Colwich, Kansas, spring planting has begun on my family farm. Next to harvest, it’s the best time of year. It’s a time full of anticipation and promise of what is to come. There is a lot of hard work and long hours between planting and harvest, but that’s the life we live and love. It goes without saying that when farmers plant their crops, they plan to sell them or feed them to their livestock. Either way, the goal is…
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…
Going High Tech
From the road, Wendlandt Farms of Paynesville, Minnesota looks like a typical farm with crop fields and covered barns for cattle. But step through the door of the new slat barn built in 2022 and you just might run into Victor. Victor isn’t a person, a steer, or even a dog – it’s a Lely Vector robot…
National Farmers’ Bylsma Testifies at Federal Milk Marketing Hearings
National Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula Hearings were convened multiple times in 2023. National Farmers Director of Milk Sales, Dick Bylsma cross examined Mr. Eric Metzger, General Manager of National All-Jersey Inc. on the third day of the Federal Order hearings August 25…
Former National Farmers Leaders Pass Away
Leander Wagner, Elko, Minnesota passed away November 4. He was 88 years old. Wagner inspired multiple generations of farmers to join the organization through his decades of involvement. He was a former member of National Farmers board of directors, and was active in Knights of Columbus and the…
What Our Clients Are Saying
“This farm has been National Farmers affiliated for a long time back, and we’ve trended down the road with it.”
“The easy decision was choosing to use National Farmers risk management programs. For four years now, Schultz has been taking advantage of options, forward contracts and other marketing tools to sell his feeder cattle.”
“I want to price my product. National Farmers negotiators have options. They can bargain. You don’t need to take what companies offer.”
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