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Topic: Niece and her Hubs may be in trouble

Posted By: DMiller
Subject: Niece and her Hubs may be in trouble
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2025 at 2:20pm

Farm around 4-5000 mixed use acres outside of Cape Girardeau MO, she lost FIL he his Dad, also the Other set of hands that kept the farm moving and working. Any words of wisdom as to Max Acreage per body for Help or for working in general? My Younger Brother's Daughter, her other Uncle, older brother of mine, is also curious what He can do to aid them thru the next months into 2026.

They are row cropping, Calf developing and herd management farm living.

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Posted By: Dennis J OPKs
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2025 at 4:33pm

I don't there is a good answer because every situation is different. As far as the crops are concerned, what are the local resources available? Neighbors, custom harvesters?

Also, the ability to manage all these moving parts. In the Midwest & Upper Midwest there is an organization called Farm Rescue which does this exact thing, but I don't think they get that far south. Is any of the land in that area being managed by outside farm management companies? Since this is midseason, it is complicated. On the other hand, there may be some time to deal with all the problems. I can understand it's overwhelming and wish all involved the best going forward. Listening to good advice & making good decisions. Is this a combination of owned land & rented land? I'm not one to advise, just some off the cuff thoughts.

Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2025 at 7:49pm

Of the Cuff is acceptable.

Mostly Owned, hubs bought into additional thousand not long ago and has folks property to handle now with that. Have some rental ground but suspect that is already being reduced. Neighbors assisted with final planting and cultivation. Cannot work them as Red headed Step Children, not fair.

Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2025 at 8:05pm

I would make a deal with a LOCAL GUY to take over most of the work.. Someone who has several HANDS and bigger operation.

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Posted By: DanWi
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2025 at 9:37am

The loss of a family member and business partner can be very devastating. Hopefully they had a business plan in place to cover the financial dealings to keep the farm running. After the initial loss of a person that would be the next most important thing. The row crop farming would depend on how the farm is currently operating. One large combine and a grain cart operator can harvest a lot. Does the grain all get hauled to town do they have on farm storage. How old is this couple and do they have children. How many head of cattle do they raise? Are they more cattle focused. Or crop farming? I think the the most help you can give them if possible would be a hand at harvest. Drive trucks grain carts or combine. They will have to figure out how the farm proceeds after they get over the initial shock of losing someone.

Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2025 at 10:25am

Thanks Dan
Sounds similar to what the family has been discussing. Mid forties, three growing girls no boys. Around 500+/- head stock including calves that are about to leave. Niece’s Mom and her current husband already on it, the hubs is running mower, sprayers, truck hauls. The SIL of my brother doing as can with niece and eldest daughter flogging thru.
Just trying to figure out where to dial back to. Will take some distinctive talks with finance, advisors, insurers etc.

His Father died from a widow maker, likely knew was happening, stopped and shut off tractor, died in the seat.