The Farmer's Daughter USA

Hi, I'm Amanda! My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm also a practicing attorney.

Farming Fridays!

Soybeans? Check.We are (slowly) moving along. We have (finally) completed soybeans and we're just trying to finish up with corn now. I'm told we currently have about 410 acres left before harvest 13 will be in the bag. I wanted to show you something I realized might not have been very clear … [Read more...]

Allies of Agriculture: McDonald’s Thanks Our Dairy Farmers

(Allies of Agriculture is a series highlighting and showcasing individuals, organizations, and companies that support and promote the agricultural community through marketing, food standards, or charity. Do you know of a person, group, or company that deserves to be recognized? Email your suggestion … [Read more...]

Farm Bill Compromise by Thanksgiving?

The Conference Committee, which is supposed to be working out a Farm Bill compromise, dropped hints that there might be an agreement by Thanksgiving.I'll believe it when I see it.Remember, the Farm Bill extension, which was passed last year after the 2008 Farm Bill expired, expired on September 30, … [Read more...]

Farming Fridays!

Jack Frost Makes A (Brief) VisitGrowing up, one of the most frustrating things was having all of my school friends wishing and praying for a snow day in November and I was strictly forbidden from doing so. Because, naturally, we were always still in the middle of harvest. If I was still in … [Read more...]