Going It Alone
Midsize family-owned and operated farms look for ways to cut costs and improve productivity. Here’s how one farmer does it.
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Highs and Lows on the Big Muddy
In light of this spring’s flooding on the Mississippi River, last year’s drought—the worst in half a century—seems a distant memory. Yet, all these ups and downs got us thinking just how critical the river is to agriculture.
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The Hills Are Alive …
… with the sound of music. Flint Hills, that is. And it’s thanks in part to a Kansas AGCO dealership.
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A Calling, Found
Pun or not, this son flowered into a terrific farmer and helped make both his and his dad’s dreams come true.
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Make Disasters Less Disastrous
Without crop insurance, last year’s drought would have put some farmers out of business. That’s for sure. What’s less certain is the impact proposed changes will have on the program.
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The Case For Stover
In certain conditions, corn stover can earn the farmer additional revenue and increase yields.
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A Father’s Guidance
Steve Snider still follows the advice of his late father and plans to hand it off, along with the family farm, to the next generation.
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A Farm with a View
The slow-food movement, a whole lot of smart management and “location, location, location” are a winning combination that helps the Neale family live a dream at Windmist Farm.
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History Repeating Itself
The Utsey family has found ways to live off their Alabama land passed down for six generations.
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