White Farms
Nathan White
Hometown: Norborne, MO
Farming Since: 2009
Nathan White is a proud Missouri farmer, growing corn, soybeans and raising Angus cattle alongside his family on their farm, settled in 1868. After a stint at FCS Financial, he returned to his roots, where he juggles farm life, volunteering with ag organizations, and enjoying a good Casey’s Taco pizza in the fields. Married to his wife Kylie, he’s passionate about keeping the farm thriving for future generations—and fun fact, he swears by creamer with soy products in his coffee!
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Farmer Q&A
Tell us a little about yourself.
After graduating from the University of Missouri, I worked for a few years at FCS Financial before returning to the family farm, where I now work alongside my parents, Thomas and Susan White. We raise corn, soybeans and angus cattle. Last year, I married my wife, Kylie, and we have one dog named Lucy. I enjoy volunteering with the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, the Norborne Soybean Festival, the Ray County Farm Bureau, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Ray Carroll Grain Cooperative.
Tell us a little about your farm.
Settled in 1868 we raise corn, soybeans and cattle in the hills and river bottoms near Norborne, Missouri.
Should tractors be red or green?
In today’s world, I’m told not to judge, but John Deere is close to my heart. That being said, I wouldn’t turn down a restored International 1468.
I enjoy working with my father and family on a daily basis. For a few years, I was able to rent farmland and learn farming advice, history lessons and grain management and marketing from my 100-year-old grandmother, which was a treasure.“
How do you take your coffee?
I take my coffee with creamer that contains a few soy products.
Tell us about your involvement in agriculture.
I enjoy being active on the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board, Soybean Transportation Coalition board, Ray County Farm Bureau, my local Ray Carroll Cooperative Board, and helping my local Norborne Soybean Festival.
What is your favorite planting or harvest snack?
Nothing beats a hot meal my wife or mother brings to the field, but if that doesn’t happen, a Casey’s Taco pizza and a cold beverage are hard to beat.
What are you listening to while working?
I was an avid and dedicated Rush Limbaugh listener for years, but lately, I try to catch Glenn Beck or some inspirational messages on Bott Christian Radio to put me in a good mood during a long day.
Who are your favorite ag influencers to follow?
I try to follow Kyle Durham on Facebook and Missouri Soybeans on Instagram.
Agriculture offers so many unique and rewarding careers today. If you can help small-town America and feed the world, there is nothing better. Farming is a hard yet noble and humbling career. If you want to be a full-time farmer, find a good spouse with a healthcare and retirement plan that can be shared off the farm.“
Who is your biggest influence?
My parents, my pastor, my wife, any MoSoy employee or director, and Donald Trump.
Do you incorporate any sustainable practices on your farm?
We do everything we possibly can, within financial and practical reason, to keep our farm in top shape and ready for future generations. From terraces to tile to cover crops, we strive to be great stewards of the land.