“Firm to Farm,” the RFD-TV Business Blog by agri-legal expert Roger McEowen, dives into the agricultural law and business taxation topics important to American farmers.
Contracts
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.
As federal policy shifts toward greater tribal sovereignty, farmers and ranchers (and their legal counsel) must prioritize clear, written contracts and stay engaged with state legislative developments and tribal council updates.
Curing title defects in an agricultural context requires a blend of traditional real estate law and a deep understanding of rural land use history.
Secured Transactions
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.
In agricultural transactions, timing is often far more than a matter of convenience. A delayed closing or missed payment can lead to a major financial problem.
Did the Kansas Court of Appeals Go Too Far in Clark v. McKee?
Bankruptcy
RFD-TV Farm Legal and Tax Expert Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law dives into a “potpourri” of ag tax and law-related issues in his latest Firm to Farm blog post.
What is “gross income from farming” for purposes of Chapter 12 (farm) bankruptcy – that is the topic of today’s Firm to Farm blog post by Roger McEowen.
Today’s blog post by RFD-TV Agri-Legal Expert Roger McEowen takes a look at the “preferential payment rule,” a unique bankruptcy provision that can come as a suprise to farmers in financial distress.
Farmland Real Estate
Why Two Eminent Domain Cases Could Reshape Property Rights for Farmers and Ranchers
Firm to Farm: Legal and Property Rights Issues with Data Centers — Key Things Landowners Should Know
Data-center development is likely to remain one of the most significant land-use issues confronting agricultural and rural land in America in the coming decade.
To preserve their property rights, farmers and ranchers must understand the procedural tactics of federal enforcement and take proactive steps to document the visual realities of their land.
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Farm legal expert Roger McEowen explains how two eminent domain cases could impact farmers, ranchers, and future infrastructure projects involving private land.
Roger McEowen explains how the White House executive order aims to advance regenerative agriculture through tax incentives rather than direct regulation.
RFD News Farm Legal Expert Roger McEowen discussed the Supreme Court’s recent pesticide labeling ruling and what it means for agriculture.
Kansas Farm Bureau Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation with the Washburn University School of Law
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Austin Rice with Specialty Risk Insurance explains the fire recovery claims process and shares steps producers can take to protect their operation before losses occur.
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Land O’Lakes President of Dairy Foods Heather Anfang discusses evolving consumer eating habits and the company’s investment in expanding dairy protein production.
Arkansas Farm Bureau says falling wholesale prices are creating financial strain for some egg growers.
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Industry officials say the move could lead to additional purchases of U.S. cotton in the coming months.
Agriculture remained a key focus as officials discussed trade, supply chains and the future of the trilateral agreement.
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