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Reinvesting in the future By: CHERYL TEVIS 05/03/2012 @ 3:20pm

The Zimdars family has farmed near Ripon, Wisconsin, for five generations. Like most dairy producers, David and his wife, Audrey, have had both good and bad years. Today ...

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In the middle of a family feud By: Agriculture.com Staff 04/01/2012 @ 3:45pm

PROBLEM SUBMITTED BY D.U., ARKANSAS I need advice on how to do the right thing for myself and for a family I love ...

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From independence to partnership By: Agriculture.com Staff 03/16/2012 @ 11:48am

By Dr. Donald J. JonovicIn my <a href=" ...

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The prodigal son returns By: Agriculture.com Staff 03/05/2012 @ 2:22pm

By Dr. Donald J. JonovicProblem submitted by J.M. , via email I’m planning to rejoin my father on our family farm in the spring, but I have a big concern. After ...

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Brothers farming together By: Agriculture.com Staff 03/05/2012 @ 1:57pm

Problem submitted by C.B. , Illinois For over 15 years, my two brothers and I have worked with our dad, farming land we rent from him, as well as land we each ...

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Prenuptial problems By: Agriculture.com Staff 02/20/2012 @ 1:11pm

By Dr. Donald J. JonovicPROBLEM SUBMITTED BY S.S. , VIA EMAILYour November 2011 column discussed a father’s unexpected demand that his son’s fiancée sign a prenup agreement. While I totally ...

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Grooming the future By: CHERYL TEVIS 01/30/2012 @ 3:41pm

Andy Rynsburger always knew he'd follow in his family's dairy tradition. “I enjoy being around cows and working outside,” he says. “There's always a new challenge, and I like that.”Andy ...

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A farm divided By: Agriculture.com Staff 01/12/2012 @ 3:25pm

By Dr. Donald J. JonovicPROBLEM SUBMITTED BY S.B. , VIA EMAILOur business was started by my maternal grandfather, and it passed on to my mother and father 20 years ago. My grandfather made ...

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