May14

Advocacy Must Engage the Congregation

By Bob Stallman

Farm Bureau’s brand of advocacy has been a key part of my entire adult life. I first got involved with the organization when I was relatively young and was having problems with the state of Texas over water rights on my farm. I traveled to a committee hearing in Austin—the first time I’d been to a hearing and the first time I’d been to the state capitol—and met Farm Bureau representatives testifying on behalf of landowners’ water rights. I realized then and there that they were advocating for me and my rights.
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May14

Soybean crop increases, but supply to dip to historic low

Courtesy AFBF

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 10, 2012—There are going to be more soybeans grown across the United States this year, but that increase will be dwarfed by the amount of soybeans that will be used and exported. The scenario will mean U.S. soybean supplies will fall to a mere 16 days of inventory, according to American Farm Bureau Federation analysts.
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May07

5 Area Monthly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle

5 AREA MONTHLY WEIGHTED AVERAGE DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE – NEGOTIATED Texas/Oklahoma/New Mexico; Kansas; Nebraska; Colorado; Iowa/Minnesota feedlots (Includes all transactions regardless of delivery day) Recap for: 5/6/2012

Confirmed: 385,554 Last Month: 585,485 Last Year:472,306
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May07

Farm Mom Lessons

By Cyndie Sirekis

This is the month that we celebrate Mother’s Day. Going beyond the holiday’s commercial aspects, it may be one of the few days during the year when moms are able to bask in the full attention of their offspring, at least for a few hours. Farm and ranch moms will often take advantage of this to emphasize life lessons like the ones below.
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May07

Central U.S. Daily Direct Feedlot Slaughter Cattle Report 5-7-2012

Central U.S. Daily Direct Feedlot Slaughter Cattle Report as of 3:30 PM

Monday cattle trading has been at a standstill. Boxed beef cutout values steady on Select and lower on Choice on light to moderate demand and offerings. Select and Choice chuck, round, and loin cuts steady to weak while rib cuts firm on Choice and lower on Select. Beef trimmings higher on moderate demand and light to moderate offerings. Choice for Monday afternoon was 0.19 higher at 190.48 and Select was 1.43 lower at 184.68. The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter steer for today was estimated at 13.82 per cwt live, down -0.02 when compared to Friday’s value. Estimated Daily Livestock Slaughter under Federal Inspection for Monday is 125,000. CME Live Cattle Futures for June was .875 higher at 116.25 and August was .075 higher at 118.57 at the close.

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May06

Iowa Farm Bureau Supports Property Tax Growth Limitation

Courtesy Iowa Farm Bureau

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – May 4, 2012 – The Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa’s largest grassroots farm organization with over 153,000 family members, applauds House Study Bill 676, which improves the property tax picture for all Iowans, whether they are businesses owners, homeowners, or farmers.
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