Prepared with a plan

Producers encouraged to create a plan, rely on network of trusted advisors to bring farming, ranching business through difficult times

Janelle Atyeo
Apr 2, 2026
9 hrs ago

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As the fifth generation on a family ranch, Kaeloni Latham doesn’t take things for granted.

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Beginning farmers 1.jpg — Harding County rancher, Kealoni Latham, middle, served on a multi-state National Farmers Union panel focused on the future of family farmers and ranchers.
Submitted photo from South Dakota Farmers Union

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Farm Risk Ready Research Paper — Adverse weather and supply chain disruption would have the biggest impact on Midwest farms, according to a survey of farmers conducted for Nationwide.
Submitted graphic from Nationwide

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Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Raised in small town South Dakota, Janelle is enjoying her time as editor of Tri-State Neighbor and Midwest Messenger while raising kids, chickens and no till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.