An ag attorney says it’s important to take the first step in succession planning. Michelle Adler is an attorney with Gordon and Associates and says planning in advance allows the farmer to pass on additional knowledge of the farm or business. “How do we pass on the relationships with the banker or the accountants,” she…… Continue Reading

An agronomist near the borders of Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri suggests it would not be far-fetched to see planting underway in less than two months. Tyler Dubay with Stine Seed says many growers will be preparing for spring fieldwork in the coming weeks. “Making sure you’re aligned with your cooperative on your sprayers and things…… Continue Reading

The chief meteorologist for Conduit Ag says the Midwest is preparing for another blast of cold weather.                   Eric Snodgrass says the lack of a southern branch of the Jetstream continues to allow periods of cold air to plunge south. “Early next week, we’re going to bottom out in temperatures again.”  He says, “We’re going to…… Continue Reading