The Family Business Estate Tax Coalition recently sent a letter to Congress regarding the legislation proposed by President Biden that would increase capital-gains taxes and eliminate the stepped-up basis for inherited assets. Author Chris Clayton penned a helpful overview of the situation in an article for Progressive Farmer. The Coalition argues that the new …
At the moment, farmers are enjoying good commodities prices. In a recent article from Successful Farming, author Dave Kurns sat down with Brian Philpot, the CEO of AgAmerica Lending, to discuss what farmers should and shouldn’t be doing with their finances in light of the current market situation. Philpot offers advice in the areas …
When it comes to achieving continuity in a farming operation, estate planning plays a vital role. In a recent article from Glacier Farm Media, author Mary MacArthur offers a look at the case of Gary Munro, a farm owner who passed away, and his daughter, Tracey Feist. Click here to learn about how Tracey …
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a plan to devote $4 billion towards improvements in the national food supply chain. A report from Successful Farming explains that the money will be split up among initiatives in the areas of food production, food processing, food distribution and aggregation, and markets and consumers. …
This article discusses how, like most industries, the agricultural industry is becoming highly digitalized. Outlined in this slideshow are some of the best agricultural apps to help you gather and analyze data, create reports, and offer other insights for your farm. No matter your current position, utilizing technology can be a key advantage and …
This article discusses, like most industries, technology is having a significant impact on the agricultural industry. For example, farmers are using technology such as data processing to make faster and more efficient decisions. Additionally, an increase in food safety demands (due to the pandemic), water usage, and telecommunication are also problems being solved by …
This article discusses the many variables that are being observed within the agricultural industry. Because of these changing variables, trends such as animal vaccines, food safety, crop monitoring, technology use, and water use are expected to have a significant impact in 2021. No matter the type of farm, being educated on these trends can …
This article discusses how all members of the agricultural industry are looking to bounce back this year after a very rough and unpredictable 2020. To do that, being educated on emerging trends such as a focus on regenerative agriculture, innovation, grower education, technology evolution, and soil emphasis are going to be key. Be sure …
Jessie began her De Boer Baumann career as an intern in 2017 after receiving her Bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University. She was hired full-time at the end of that internship and has jumped right in by joining our marketing committee as well as our agricultural niche team where she gets to learn …
The logistics of renting farmland has long been a complex matter. In an effort to streamline the process, Chris Bauman invented a farmland rental app called CashRent. In a recent article from AgWeb, author Chris Bennett offers a helpful overview of the app and its burgeoning importance to the farming industry.
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