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The unlikely success of an Indiana farm succession

1 week ago | agdaily.com | Ryan Tipps

When Jim Huffer died unexpectedly at 64, the farm he shared with his brother was thrown into uncertainty. CARROL COUNTY, Indiana — Raymond Huffer never wanted his sons, Jim and Marion, to go into the family business of farming. But the brothers did it anyway. Likewise, Jim did not want any of his three kids to go into agriculture — “I don’t care what you do with your lives, as long as it isn’t farming,” they recalled him saying.
Fungicide 101: Avoiding yield-robbing diseases in commodity crops | AGDAILY

1 week ago | agdaily.com | Ryan Tipps

Modern corn and soybean fungicides such as Miravis Neo excel beyond disease control into premium plant-health benefits. Your operation risks being left behind if you aren’t incorporating a fungicide into your corn and soybean management programs. A plant-health fungicide “helps with your peace of mind no matter what kind of weather you’re going to get — whether it turns out wet or dry, there’s value there,” said Don Boehm, a grower in Northwest Ohio.
U.S. farmland continues folding to foreign-owned interests

3 weeks ago | agdaily.com | John McCracken |Investigate Midwest

Nearly every state in the country has seen an increase in foreign interests owning farmland since 2014, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data. Foreign countries and interests own more than 45 million acres of farmland in the country, which accounts for just over 3 percent of the nation’s private farmland, but the number of agricultural acres owned by foreign interests increased by 67 percent from 2014 to 2023.
Perspective: A farmer's legacy shouldn't be a tax nightmare for their kin

3 weeks ago | agdaily.com | Amanda Zaluckyj

Benjamin Franklin famously said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” The Founding Father didn’t know it then, but sometimes those two constants happen in quick succession. For farm families, estate taxes aren’t just an abstract policy debate — they’re a very real threat to generational farms and the livelihoods they support.
How two young 4-H leaders are bringing farming to the next generation

3 weeks ago | agdaily.com | Heidi Crnkovic

In a world where most people are more familiar with grocery store aisles than furrowed fields, two 4-H members are pushing back against the disconnect between modern life and the roots of our food system. Anna Rott of Minnesota and Makenna Lybarger of Ohio are doing more than just leading — they’re creating spaces where young people can engage directly with agriculture, many for the first time.
Emotion meets exploitation: The murky market of horse kill pens

4 weeks ago | agdaily.com | Heidi Crnkovic

“DIRECT SHIP!! FRIDAY, 3/14/25!! URGENT SHIPPING! DEAD EQUINES WALKING!”These kinds of emoji-laden posts often start with a heart-wrenching picture and a cry for help — representing just a small sample of the many social media posts marketing horses for kill pens across the U.S.The furor surrounding horse kill pens and slaughter exports isn’t just one of animal welfare — it’s also one of the points of collision for emotion, economy, and ethics.
Real-world review: Replacing a farm's CBs with a Midland Radio GMRS system

1 month ago | agdaily.com | Heidi Crnkovic

For anyone managing farm operations today, communication isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Between coordinating grain cart drivers, managing combine movement, and handling equipment transfers across miles of fields, staying in touch is the difference between an efficient day and a chaotic one. After years of dealing with the range and clarity limitations of CB radios, we put a GMRS-based solution from Midland Radio in place. The system we went with?
AgList simplifies biologicals market with farmer endorsements

1 month ago | agdaily.com | Liza Thuy Nguyen

With today’s rising agricultural input costs narrowing the already razor-thin profit margins that producers face, many are looking for innovative ways to ensure a healthy and high yield for their crop. So some growers are exploring biological products, naturally derived substances that have been used for centuries to control pests and ensure crop productivity. These products can be as simple as homemade compost, or more commercialized products like Advancing Eco Agriculture’s suite of offerings.
How California farmers can recharge the drained aquifers

1 month ago | agdaily.com | Frida Garza

“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.”In parts of California’s Central Valley, so much groundwater has been pumped out of the ground to deal with the region’s persistent drought that the land is starting to sink in. Underground aquifers — layers of sand, gravel, clay, and water — are vital resources that communities can turn to when surface water is scarce.
Cowboy hat etiquette and the superstitions they posses

1 month ago | agdaily.com | Heidi Crnkovic

By May, not just flowers start blooming all over the countryside — so do straw cowboy hats. Traditionally, the transition from felt to straw hats happens at Easter and lasts up to Labor Day, which coincides with rising temperatures and longer days. But as is typical with all things cowboy, practicality trumps tradition. Some swap out simply depending on the weather rather than the calendar.