A farmer's daughter shares how her role evolved from nervously learning to drive the grain buggy during harvest 2024 to finding new ways to contribute in 2025.
EllaMae Reiff
DTN Content Editor
DTN Content Editor EllaMae Reiff is deeply rooted in agriculture, living on a third-generation farm and bringing over a decade of experience through her involvement in 4-H and FFA. A May 2024 Purdue University graduate with degrees in Agricultural Communication and Agribusiness, she also holds an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate.
As a Content Editor at DTN, EllaMae draws on her industry expertise to create and edit compelling content that resonates with the agricultural community. She has published articles in GoHorseShow Magazine and Indiana Prairie Farmer, showcasing her skills in research, interviewing, editing and storytelling.
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A farmer's daughter shares how her role evolved from nervously learning to drive the grain buggy during harvest 2024 to finding new ways to contribute in 2025.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
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