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With a slogan of “raised, not sourced,” Tim Haer had a wild idea to differentiate their business: create a vending machine to sell meat produced on their family’s farm, an idea he says that’s been wildly successful.

As Mary Pat Sass’ social media shows glimpses of life from the seat of the tractor, it’s not the view she envisioned for her life even a decade ago. But through humor and candor, she’s now an inspiration to others.

Travel to Carpenter, Wy., and you’ll see two-thirds of the state’s 9,000 dairy cows, who are milked at Burnett Dairy. You’ll also get to see an upcoming second-generation dairy farmer, Reese Burnett.

Three under-30 producers from Illinois, Ohio and Mississippi sound off on the struggles, pressures and hopes of farming’s next generation.

In just a decade on the farm, Virginia dairy farmer Ben Smith’s journey has been one of dedication and innovation, which is what makes him the 2023 Milk Business Young Producer Award winner.

Grains off lows but can it rally pre-report, with headwinds like Brazil wx & slow demand? How much wx premium does the cattle market need? What’s the outlook for outside markets? Darin Newsom, Barchart, has answers.

CattleFax invites producers to participate in its annual Cow-Calf Survey, which provides participants and the rest of the industry with valuable data regarding industry benchmarks and trends.

No follow through in grains after higher day Tuesday, pre-WASDE. CONAB’s Brazil estimates disappoint. Cattle add wx premium w/higher cash ideas. Hogs consolidate. Mike Minor, Professional Ag Marketing, has more.

The merger will be effective March 1, 2024.