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Avoid family tensions later by planning now. (Progressive Farmer image by Jim Patrico)

Pass on Ownership the Right Way Avoid Pitfalls During Transition of Farm Ownership Mon Jan 30, 2012 09:06 AM CST
Recurring problems plague families as they transfer farm ownership. Confronting issues now improves odds of a smooth succession.

There isn't much steel-wheeled equipment remaining, such as this machine outside the Harrison County Museum in Iowa. (DTN photo by Elaine Shein)

Steel-Wheeled Vintage Iron Vintage Western Wheeled Scraper at Year End Auction Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:07 AM CST
Late last year, there was a farm equipment auction outside of Omaha that mainly featured old, steel-wheeled equipment, but one piece in particular, drew this DTN reporter's interest -- the Western Wheeled Scraper.

A proposed cell/satellite network would provide broadband access to rural areas, but detractors say signals from the network's cell towers would also scramble vital GPS guidance signals for farm equipment, airplanes and other vehicles. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer photo by Jim Patrico)

LightSquared Plan for Farmers Flawed LightSquared Not the Solution to Farmers' Broadband Woes Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:11 PM CST
A proposed cell/satellite network would provide broadband access to rural areas, but detractors say signals from the network's cell towers would also scramble vital GPS guidance signals for farm equipment, airplanes and other vehicles.

Avoid family tensions later by planning now. (Progressive Farmer image by Jim Patrico)

Pass On Ownership The Right Way Recurring Problems Plague Families Ownership Transition Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:47 AM CST
Avoiding some common pitfalls can help the transition and leave the next generation a lasting legacy.

Michele Payn-Knoper stresses farmers need to play to the emotions of consumers to help tell their stories. (Progressive Farmer image by Kurt Stepnitz)

Advocate From The Heart Sharing Passion for Your Profession Rather than Statistics Mon Jan 30, 2012 09:29 AM CST
There are scores of efforts underway by livestock and commodity groups, as well as agribusinesses, designed to promote agriculture and help farmers and ranchers learn how to tell their stories simply by just being themselves.

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