Contracts
For farm families looking to manage their tax burden, Farm CPA Paul Neiffer says reviewing how they own and lease farmland could reveal opportunities to reduce self-employment taxes.
Agricultural land is more than an economic asset. It is also a bundle of legal rights – and those rights may be narrower, broader, or different from what a landowner initially assumes. Understanding exactly what those rights are is essential to protecting farm and ranch property for the future.
ASFMRA’s Chad Hertz also discusses farmland leasing strategies, common negotiation mistakes, and considerations for balancing rental income with long-term tenant relationships.
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.
Farm lease decisions could carry more weight as crop margins tighten and input costs remain high.
RFD News Farm Legal Expert Roger McEowen shares the major role of timing clauses in farmland sales, leases, and succession planning.
ASFMRA’s Luke Worrell joined us to discuss farmland market trends, insights from the Illinois Land Values Conference, changing buyer and seller demographics, and the latest outlook on planting progress.
Trust with lenders strengthens farm financial decision-making.
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.