V6 — Issue 5

Farm Tax Deductions and Planning Strategies for 2024

As the harvest season winds down and you plan for the coming year, optimizing your tax strategies should be a key focus. By leveraging specific farm tax deductions, you can significantly reduce your taxable income and preserve working capital.

Key Considerations for Effective Tax Planning

Business Classification: Ensure your farm qualifies as a business for tax …

Digital Acreage Reporting is Here

USDA Modernizes Acreage Reporting with Electronic Submissions

Nebraska farmer Quentin Connealy has ditched traditional paper maps and crayons for a more efficient digital system to file his mandatory acreage reports for crop insurance and the Farm Services Agency (FSA). This shift to electronic submissions not only saves time but also reduces costs and improves accuracy.

Embracing …

Exciting News for Michigan Blueberry Growers: Enhanced Crop Insurance Options Announced

Great news for Michigan blueberry farmers! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled improved crop insurance options, set to provide substantial benefits to blueberry growers in the state.

Currently, Michigan is one of the largest blueberry producers in the U.S., supplying millions of pounds each year. However, the existing one-size-fits-all insurance model has not …