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21
Jun

The 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture – Be Counted!

June 21, 2022

By: Chris Laughton

Since 1840, The USDA Census of Agriculture has been the only complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. If you own or operate a farm that normally sells $1,000 or more of produce annually, this is your opportunity to make sure your operation is counted in this year's census.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: usda
14
Jun

Safety on the Farm: Take it Seriously!

June 14, 2022

By: Chris Laughton

Farming remains one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. Accidents can, and do, happen; it’s important to implement preventative precautions, and to be prepared if the worst case scenario does occur.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: ag expenses, business management, employee management, expenses, farm business, farm expenses, farm management, risk management
7
Jun

Will That Purchase Pay For Itself?

June 07, 2022

By: Roger Murray

Originally published in Hoard's Dairyman, this article by Roger Murray, Farm Credit East Chief Marketplace Officer, examines how to prioritize capital investments using a variety of strategies, including partial budgeting,

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: ag expenses, business management, business planning, cash management, cost of production, expenses, farm finances, financial management, input costs, variable costs
2
Jun

2022: The Last Year of 100% Bonus Depreciation

June 02, 2022

By: Dario Arezzo

Most farmers are familiar with section 179 and bonus depreciation. Essentially, both of these tools allow additional deductions up-front on an asset. In today's Tax Talks, Senior Tax Consultant, Dario Arezzo examines the differences in the two tax planning strategies, and upcoming changes.

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Posted In: Tax Talks

Tags: ag expenses, business management, cash management, cost control, expenses, farm expenses, financial management, return on assets, tax planning, taxes