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Directly from pastures and hay fields across the country! Please share what pasture/forage conditions are really like in your area. Send your comments, as well as photos and videos, to pasturecomments@agweb.com. (Comments will be edited for brevity and clarity.) Also include your county and state, just to help other readers know where you are located.

Ron was educated as a mathematics teacher, trained as a land use economist and has been involved with trading futures for more than 20 years. His professional designations include: MAI, CMT. Ron now keeps one finger in real estate, three fingers in trading and has allowed one finger to retire.

Chris Galen is the Senior Vice President of Communications for the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) in Arlington, VA. Since 1997, Galen has helped develop and disseminate NMPF’s communications on issues as diverse as economic policy, environmental, food safety and animal health regulations, and international trade. He edits NMPF’s publications, oversees the content of its website, and serves as spokesman for the group with the news media and the public. Prior to working at NMPF, Galen worked for two members of Congress, the White House, and another food industry trade association. He also worked as a television anchor and reporter in his native Midwest. Chris attended college at the University of Nebraska, where he majored in journalism. He has a wife and kids. The opinions in this blog, On the Udder Hand, are Galen’s alone.

Randy Johnson is a retired military man, with 25+ Years Forecasting - Short Range, Long Range, and Aviation Weather around the world.

Dustin received his Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business where his studies targeted the financial markets. Dustin has extensive experience helping agricultural producers with their price risk management. Dustin works with a wide net of large producers throughout the Midwest. His analytical market approach and objective hedge strategy development is specific to the needs of every individual. In addition to agricultural hedging, Dustin has a thorough understanding of foreign currency markets and international trade. He believes high ethical standards and excellent customer service are the foundation of successful long term broker/client relationships.

Dr. Bob Milligan is Senior Consultant with Dairy Strategies, LLC and Professor Emeritus, Cornell University. His insights come from 35 years of working with farm businesses. He also was an award-winning teacher in the fifth-ranked undergraduate business program in the country. Bob lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Contact him at 651 647-0495 Visit his Web site at www.dairystrategies.com or www.aLearningEdge.com.

Kennedy and Coe, LLC is an accounting and consulting firm (www.kcoe.com) based in Salina, Kan. A significant portion of the firm’s staff and clientele is focused in the agriculture industry with offices in Kansas and Colorado and clients throughout the U.S. This blog will feature their expert advice.

Now in our second century of service, we continue our tradition to protect you through our partnership with your farm or county mutual. It’s our Policy of Working Together.

Greg Wagner is president of GWX – Ag Advisors and for over 25 years he has specialized in research, analysis, and providing comprehensive advice for agricultural producers and end-users, specifically tailored to their marketing and risk management needs. GWX Ag Advisors integrates fundamental and technical analysis, combined with a depth of historic perspective in agricultural markets in advancing the decision making process. His perspectives on agricultural markets have been extensively featured in print and broadcast media - both in the U.S. and internationally. Print media has included: The Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Bloomberg, Reuters, Financial Times of London, Futures Magazine, Der Spiegel Magazine (Germany), Nikkei News of Japan, and the India Times. For several years, Greg has appeared as a select member of “The Team” for US Farm Report and AgDay, contributing insight and analysis of the agricultural markets. His broadcasted market commentary has included: CNBC, Sky-TV of Australia, Bloomberg News, and China’s Xinhua News program. Greg appeared in the acclaimed land market documentary series “The City Underground” on international financial markets produced by the BBC, providing insight into the function of agricultural futures markets. He is a regular contributor to the CME Group’s Daily Grain Market Comments, as well as an expert panelist for CME Group’s post-crop report press briefings. GWX Ag Advisors has extensive experience conducting presentations and educational seminars to local, state, national and international agricultural groups and financial institutions. Depth of knowledge, ample institutional experience, and professionalism characterize GWX – Ag Advisors partnership with the agri-business community. For further information, please contact: Greg Wagner GWX - Ag Advisors Office: 1-888-247-8751 Mobile: 1-708-288-8055 email: gwxag@comcast.net

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