Business Planning
Paul Neiffer says ranchers affected by drought-related livestock sales may have more time to reinvest proceeds if their county is on the IRS drought list.
A botched art deal demonstrates the dangers of relying on informal understandings when money changes hands.
Diesel near $6 per gallon raises harvest and transportation costs while adding another expense to already-tight farm margins. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition discusses rising diesel prices, transportation costs, and their impact on farmers.
Roger McEowen discusses the federal court ruling on H-2A wage rates and its implications for agricultural employers.
This month marks the first time diesel has climbed past $6 a gallon.
Harvest Advances As Weather Costs Pressure Farm Operations
The Internal Revenue Service issued updated emissions-rate guidance on September 8, while the Department of Energy revised its 45ZCF-GREET model.
Superior Livestock’s Bailey Ballou discusses cattle market volatility, the Fall Calf Run, and marketing opportunities for producers.
Farmers have until September 15 to make certain entity changes for 2026 ARC and PLC payment limits. Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains what producers should know.
ASFMRA’s Ray Brownfield breaks down Illinois farmland values, including soil quality, drainage, location, demand, and recent land prices.