Lewis named Wisconsin state livestock director for NFO
Pat Lewis 29 a longtime NFO staffer in slaughter cattle division since 1982 is appointed Wisconsin state livestock director for the NFO. He will head statewide collective bargaining and supervise a six person staff from a Marshfield office opening soon. The goal is to boost fat and feeder cattle, promote Holstein steers, raise prices through bargaining, and expand feeder cattle marketing by 40 percent in Wisconsin.
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NFO Ready to Challenge Industry at 31st Convention
NFO President DeVon Woodland told 3,000 delegates in Nashville that the organization has crossed a crossroads and will serve as the all-commodity marketing agency for producers. Dairy director Al Scott announced NFO will pay Minnesota and Wisconsin dairy producers three times monthly starting February, with expansion to other states. Livestock director Walk Hackney noted five forward contracting programs with floor prices and market upside, while grain officials said they will keep evaluating government programs, citing more than 4 million dollars returned to producers via PIK and roll.
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Nashville
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al Scott
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Dairy group presses quick changes in 1985 farm bill
National Farmers Organization at its 31st Nashville convention urges immediate action to stop dairy producer assessments and halt the planned 1987 price support drop. Al Scott says pending better legislation, rapid dairy policy changes are needed amid widespread farm losses and rising milk shortages. NFC also proposes a three monthly payments plan starting February in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with expansion planned.
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