Well-known cattle market analyst Ed Czerwien, 70, Amarillo, passed away January 3 after fighting ALS for more than three years.

Ed is an emeritus member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) and was a Livestock & Grain Market News Reporter for the USDA in Amarillo, TX until he retired. After retiring, he started up CZ Cattle Market Analytics and also wrote articles for a couple of publications. Throughout his long career, he received numerous FFA and National Market News Association awards, as well as awards from the USDA and the State of Missouri Department of Agriculture.

Ed is survived by his wife, Mary, sons Terry (Ivy) and Kurt (Sharon) Czerwien, daughter Christy Czerwien, and four grandchildren. According to the family, a memorial service will be held at a later date.