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Tester Working on a Suite of Bills to Address Cattle Market Concentration
Published February 28, 2022
Montana Senator Jon Tester has five bills designed to bring more transparency to the cattle markets. That includes proposals to require packers to purchase more animals in the cash market and the hiring of a special investigator to enforce the…Market Reflected in Spring Crop Insurance Pricing
Published February 28, 2022
Today is the final day in the crop insurance price discovery period and it has been a wild ride. With one day left, corn is averaging $5.89 per bushel. That compares to $4.58 one year ago. Soybeans are averaging $14.32,…Membership Growth for NFU
Published February 27, 2022
National Farmers Union enjoyed an eight percent membership growth this past year, approaching 214,000 members.Fighting the Corporate Squeeze
Published February 27, 2022
National Farmer Union’s Fairness for Farmers campaign and the issue of competition are the overriding themes at the NFU convention. "We need to push against the corporate squeeze that is being put on all of us farmers," said North Dakota…NFU Award Winners Described as “Rock Stars and Legends”
Published February 27, 2022
National Farmers Union Past President Roger Johnson has received the organization’s Meritorious Service Award. Johnson, who is a former North Dakota agriculture commissioner, came from a Farmers Union family. While addressing the NFU convention, Johnson spoke about the breakdown of…Two Candidates for NFU Vice Presidency
Published February 27, 2022
Wisconsin dairy farmer Patty Edelburg has been the National Farmers Union vice president for the past four years and is seeking reelection. Edelburg is being challenged by Aberdeen, South Dakota farmer Jeff Kippley. "My focus is on the next generation…’23 Farm Bill to Include Climate Provisions
Published February 27, 2022
Farm bill field hearings are scheduled to begin this spring. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says crop insurance must be preserved. The climate debate will also be part of the farm bill discussion. "Agriculture can play a huge role…Beet Stock Values
Published February 26, 2022
Last week, 43 American Crystal Sugar Company beet stocks were brokered at a little less than $4,350 per share. “We’ve reached another point in the trading season where share inventory has nearly dried up,” said Acres & Shares broker Jayson…Olsen Attends Potato Industry Leadership Program
Published February 26, 2022
A group of young potato industry leaders have been in Los Angeles, California for the 2022 Potato Industry Leadership Institute. Buxton, North Dakota-based NoKota Packers CEO Carissa Olsen attended. "Everyone I've talked to has had an amazing experience in this…