“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
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.
The agricultural installment land contract remains a sophisticated tool for transitioning farm assets, but its success depends entirely on the technical integrity of the written agreement.
Secured Transactions
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?
What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of the split-interest transaction? And what are the rules when property that was acquired in a split-interest transaction is sold? That is the topic of today’s blog post by RFD-TV Agri-Legal Expert Roger McEowen.
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
Farm legal and taxation expert Roger McEowen discusses tariffs’ impacts on agriculture, deferred payment contracts, tax easement issues, and the rise in warrantless searches on farms and ranches.
Property rights are fundamental constitutional rights. It’s refreshing to see the courts (and a jury) uphold them in a well-balanced manner against other equally fundamental constitutional rights.
RFD-TV agricultural law and taxation expert Roger McEowen discusses issues concerning farmers and ranchers, such as trade vs. business, income tax basis, croppers, and like-kind exchanges.
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From meatpacking settlements to landmark NEPA rulings, Roger McEowen outlines the top legal developments in 2025 that will shape agriculture in the years ahead.
Roger McEowen with the Washburn University School of Law joined us to provide legal analysis on key cases shaping the agricultural landscape heading into the year ahead.
Roger McEowen with the Washburn University School of Law joined us to provide legal insight and context on these issues facing agriculture. Today, he discusses pesticide litigation.
Kansas Farm Bureau Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation with the Washburn University School of Law
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Soy Transportation Coalition’s Mike Steenhoek discusses the proposed six-axle truck pilot program and its potential impacts on agriculture and freight transportation.
Markets have been slow to respond as crop stress worsens across major winter wheat regions, where quality ratings have fallen to multi-decade lows.
Moly Manufacturing welcomed renowned cattle expert, Dr. Temple Grandin, as the keynote speaker for its “Beef and Greet” livestock industry event.
Producers say limited moisture is creating major challenges for crops and irrigation heading into summer.
The state-level focus is split between labeling and sales restrictions.
Textile strategist Robert Antoshak says responsible fashion is not dead, but voluntary sustainability language is not enough on its own.
Farm Bureau economist Dr. Faith Parum says agriculture still needs to see U.S. products actively moving into China.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer says producers forced to sell livestock due to drought may have several tax options available.
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Richard Gupton says reliable roads, bridges and rail systems remain essential for ag retailers and the broader farm supply chain.
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