Business Planning
Analysts say today’s strong calf prices may mask narrowing long-term advantages for beef-on-dairy programs.
RFD News Farm Legal Expert Roger McEowen discusses what he calls “the nitrogen paradox,” fertilizer market dynamics, and how to approach fertilizer decisions moving forward.
AgriSompo’s Brooks York discusses the crop insurance industry’s focus during the growing season, considerations surrounding the Margin Coverage Option for 2027, and resources available for livestock insurance coverage.
Heat And Dryness Weaken Crops Across Major Regions
Chief Operating Officer Dallas Polivka highlights DPA Auctions’ online marketplace and discusses partnerships and technology aiding producers in managing equipment values.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer discusses finalized marketing year average prices for wheat, barley, and oats, expected ARC and PLC payments, and when corn and soybean prices will be finalized.
Washburn University law professor Roger McEowen says the H-2A visa program follows a different federal payroll framework than domestic agricultural labor.
ASFMRA’s Chad Hertz also discusses farmland leasing strategies, common negotiation mistakes, and considerations for balancing rental income with long-term tenant relationships.
As labor shortages continue to reshape production agriculture, H-2A employment will likely remain an essential part of many farming operations. But the program’s payroll tax rules differ significantly from those applicable to domestic agricultural employees.
While blockchain technology is not replacing wills and trusts, it is creating new planning opportunities and new risks that estate planners, CPAs, and financial advisors should understand.