The planting window flew open to an almost record tune last week. Then, the weather took another turn for the cool & damp as storms battered parts of the country this week. Mother Nature's mood swings top a busy week in ag this week.

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FARMER'S FATHER'S DAY

Father's Day is right around the corner! If you've got a father to shop for and he's not the easiest person in the world in that department, let us help narrow down your search for the perfect gift, whether it's a gadget for fun or a tool to put to work in the shop!

GADGETS

A guy can't work all the time. So, to that end, check out these fun gadgets for your farm father, from bacon-scented candles to cool grilling gadgets!

Check out these 10 great gifts for dad

TOOLS

Is your farm father more of a tool guy than a gadget guy? Here are 10 new tools to help him make life easier in his shop or in the field.

Spruce up your shop with these new tools

REPURPOSING ON THE FARM

At a warehouse in eastern Denver, stacks of surplus materials will quickly jog the mind of innovative farmers and ranchers.

When it comes to being resourceful, farmers have nothing on Damon Carson. The Colorado entrepreneur has built a business on something that farmers have done for generations: finding new uses for old products.

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See some products Carson repurposes

FARM BEAUTIFUL

In 1992, Successful Farming magazine ran the first Farm Beautiful contest to discover the most picturesque farms in the nation. We're bringing back this contest with a prize that is anything but a throwback!

Do you think your farm is worthy? See what it takes to be a Farm Beautiful winner and add your photos for a chance to win a prize that can help you keep your farm beautiful for years to come!

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