Estate Planning

Learn about farm estate planning to ensure a successful transition to the next generation. This section highlights succession planning, estate taxes, legal issues, and business management.

Finding a farm heir

Who’s next to farm your land? When there are no relatives to take over, start long before you retire to find an heir beyond the family ties.
Two men standing in field
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All Around the Farm

Round baler turned sprayer

By All Around the Farm
Rig is easier to hook up than a three-point hitch and safer on hilly terrain.
Round baler turned sprayer
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Top Shops

3 can-do farm shops

By Top Shops
Innovative structural changes and additions improve working conditions on 3 Midwestern farms.
Exterior of the Baker's farm shop
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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show
The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.
Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction
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The next generation

Carrying on the farming tradition means having a solid plan in place.
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Q & A: Mitzi Perdue

If you want your farm to continue for generations, develop a family culture and teach children your goals and values.
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Tip of the Day

Agronomy Tip: Use Clean Equipment to Manage Weed Seed

A Case combine harvests corn alongside a grain cart. Manage weed seed spread by equipment.

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