Hi, I'm Amanda! My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm also a practicing attorney.
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I try to give insight into how farmers make decisions for each year. Because there are so many calculations and things to consider before each season. I'm sharing this article because it does a GREAT job of showing that process. It's also incredibly timely as we discuss the rising prices of inputs for 2022.
What are farmers doing to overcome high fertilizer prices?
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Five farmers from across the country break down their approach to fertility in the upcoming season.
Good news to kick off the work week!
Study: Consumers Don't Care About BE - The Farmer's Daughter USA
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The USDA’s mandatory labeling for bioengineered crops (f/k/a GMO) went into effect January 1st. But will it actually change consumer preferences and shopping habits? According to a study from Cornel...
Steve Savage is my favorite plant scientist and he's sharing three healthy and sustainable bioengineered products you can buy now!
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The “bioengineered” label for foods sold in the United States is now in effect. Any food or food ingredient that has been genetically modified must include
Sky-high fertilizer costs are causing a lot of concern and anxiety on the farm. What's behind it? I'll admit I'm still learning about this topic and how prices are determined. But I found this piece interesting.
NCGA & fertilizer company Mosaic go head-to-head | AGDAILY
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The National Corn Growers Association wrote a letter on farmers' behalf over the rise in fertilizer cost to one of the biggest fertilizer companies.
Is the GMO debate over? 🧐 I came across an article proudly proclaiming it is. But I'm not so sure...
Is the GMO Debate Over? - The Farmer's Daughter USA
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I came across this article listing the reasons why the anti-GMO movement is dead. I certainly agree those are good reasons why the debate should be over. But is it? I’m going to say, “not so fast....
Have you written anything or know of good resources on the pros or cons of putting an inherited farm into an LLC or not?
Hi Hope! Yes, I have. https://www.thefarmersdaughterusa.com/2014/02/our-family-farm-just-became-corporation.html