With one of his final gifts, the late farmer Gene Daiber is planting seeds for the next generation of agriculture leaders in the St. Louis metro area.

Budget reconciliation legislation that includes farm safety net enhancements, higher reference prices and biofuel tax credits was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump.

Studies have shown that fewer than 20% of farm families have an effective estate plan to roadmap what happens to the family farm when dad and mom retire or pass away.

Farmers truly share a bond, no matter where we live or what we grow and raise.

Farming is an uncertain business. Farmers and ranchers received some certainty, however, with the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

Agriculture leaders voiced support for the massive spending and tax package bill that includes significant new farm program funding.

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition has worked successfully through the tension of whether it would still have grant funds for events after the days of DOGE.

Although Illinois Farm Bureau has worked to provide mental health and awareness resources to its members for several years, the statewide group is focused on expanding that commitment.

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host a seminar to explain how an agricultural conservation easement is the only way to ensure that your farm will never be developed.

What started as a lunch gathering of local agribusiness leaders several months ago culminated into a very successful Illinois Agricultural Summit.

Developing a transition plan can be a stressful activity for farm families. Different types of stressors impact people including normative stressors.

The 25th annual First State Bank Ag Conference, a special forum for area farmers, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan. 23 at the Mendota Civic Center.

The Indiana Ag Law Foundation hosted a new workshop focused on helping families work together to begin the farm transition process.

This year’s Greater Peoria Farm Show will include a new Kubota Sidekick UTV giveaway and the new University of Illinois Extension seminar series.

Ron Dykstra knew from a very young age that he wanted to farm.

National Farm Safety and Health Week will be observed Sept. 15-21 this year. The theme, “Don’t Learn Safety by Accident,” encourages people to take a proactive approach to safety education.

As he walked to the stage to collect the Corn Advocate of the Year award, Tim Thompson looked genuinely shocked. His mouth fell open, and his eyes widened.

As summer pushes onward, Mark Seib continues raising his crops in southern Indiana, where growth progress is good and the weather has been a wild card.

An educational discussion about farm succession planning will be part of the program during Historic Farm Days.

The 24th annual First State Bank Ag Conference, a special forum for area farmers, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan. 25 at the Mendota Civic Center.

There’s nothing quite like the fresh start of a new year. After all the holiday decorations are put away and the college bowl games have wrapped up, many of us start making our resolutions for the year ahead.

Growing up, some of my fondest memories revolved around working on our cattle ranch alongside my father and grandfather. The satisfaction of a successful day’s work still resonates with me today.

Even though there was a significant dry period during the early portion of the growing season, Chris Gould is harvesting a very good corn crop this year.

Jeremy Rutledge is proud of his service to his country, he’s proud of returning to the family farm, but what he’s most proud of is being a father and husband.

A Farm Legacy Panel Discussion is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Engelbrecht Farm, 275 N. 1400 E. Road, Paxton. This is a candid conversation about family, heritage and long-term plans of your farming operation.

Indiana Farm Bureau surveyed more than 2,100 people about future operations on their farm. The survey gave insight on topics such as the financial health of the business and succession planning.

More than 90 people attended the annual Ag Policy Summit at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Topics at the event included expanding conservation opportunities and the challenging financial landscape for farmers.

Registration is open for the Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation’s 2023 Estate and Succession Planning for the Family Farm workshop.

Discussing topics such estate planning and mental health may not be comfortable for family members, but are essential.

As a farm succession mediator, I have seen some extreme situations. In fact, the memory of my first client is ingrained in my mind after having to take a shotgun out of his hands.

Many Hoosier farmers today have benefitted from the choices and plans made by their fathers or grandfathers more than 50 years ago. The practice of planning for a farm’s future is a legacy that can be passed forward to tomorrow’s generations.

The Purdue Extension Succession Planning Team will offer a virtual series of workshops on “Keeping the Farm Resilient in Uncertain Times.”

The Purdue Extension Succession Planning Team is hosting the workshop “Keeping the Farm Resilient in Uncertain Times” for family farm operators interested in learning more about succession planning. The three-night virtual workshop will be offered 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST Feb. 8, 15 and 22.

Ten years of planning, 10 years of want ads and hope and worry ended one day in October when Don Kretschmann realized it wasn’t going to work. No one was going to step in. This was going to be the last harvest at Kretschmann Family Organic Farm.

Join the Purdue Women in Agriculture Team for the free webinar First Steps in Succession Planning at 12:30 p.m. EST Jan. 20.

The Grow Your Farm Operation Series will be held Tuesdays, Jan. 12-March 2, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. EST.