The Farmer's Daughter USA

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

Happy Father’s Day!

I'm feeling super blessed today that I get to spending this Father's Day with my dad, especially because he broke his neck this spring. To all the dads - Happy Father's Day! I hope you have a great day and get to spend it with your family. … [Read more...]

The Dirty, Hypocritical Trio

There are quite a few companies, brands, and organizations that like to beat up on conventional agriculture. This is achieved through social media, subtle marketing, and branding. These entities want you to think their product is superior because it was produced using a special production method or … [Read more...]

IARC: Hot Beverages Are Carcinogenic

So, pretty much all the things in life (*coffee*) that really matter. Today, IARC  announced to the world that it has reached the conclusion that "really hot beverages," such as coffee and tea, are probably carcinogenic. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a special agency … [Read more...]

Seed Tender Backlash

Today, I posted this video on my Facebook page. I was a little taken aback because there was some criticism to the video regarding safety. While I appreciate the concerns for my family and our safety, I feel like it deserved a full response. Loading Soybeans First, let's discuss what we're … [Read more...]

A Wrap on Soybeans

And that's a wrap on soybeans! We were lucky this year, because both of my brothers were able to plant at the same time - one doing soybeans and one doing corn. It made a huge difference because we usually plant one crop and then switch to the other. But, thankfully we're all done with … [Read more...]