2023 was a challenging year for wood products markets. Rising interest rates hampered demand while capacity ramped up across the south. Paul Jannke, a forest industry expert with Forest Economic Advisors (FEA), recently presented his perspective on the region’s forest product markets and economic outlook.
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Life Insurance Redemptions Falling Under IRS Scrutiny
In the context of farming business structures, acquiring a life insurance policy is a prevalent practice. Here are two common scenarios and an update on an ongoing Supreme Court case involving the IRS concerning the valuation of businesses when insurance payouts are implicated and whether such proceeds are deemed liabilities or not.
April 11, 2024
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2023 Northeast Apple Industry Outlook
This article takes a deep dive into U.S. apple production, price and export trends in an attempt to unpack a growing concern of many in the industry, what will happen when Washington produces at or near capacity?
March 21, 2023
Financial Management
Should I Purchase Points on My Mortgage Loan?
Country Living Senior Mortgage Specialist, Sandra Lemon, explains the advantages and disadvantages of buying points on your mortgage to lower your interest rate and how it can potentially save you money over the life of the loan.
March 14, 2023
Ag Economy
Scallops: The hidden driver of New England’s Fisheries Value
For our 2023 aquatic and commercial fishing outlook, John Sackton, Seafood.com News founder and seafood markets specialist, gives a recap and comparative analysis of the shellfish species contributing to New England Fishery values.
March 09, 2023
Crop Insurance
Understanding Your Milk Check
Understanding your milk check is a crucial piece to your operation’s revenue and risk management strategy. Milk checks vary between cooperatives and who you sell your milk to, but breaking it down by how the line items on your check are calculated can help you determine your mailbox price and what you are paid.
March 07, 2023
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