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Farm Credit

Thankful for Our Food, Farmers and Communities

Mike Reynolds

Thanksgiving provides the perfect moment to pause, reflect and give thanks — not just for the food on our tables, but for the people and communities who make it all possible. Amid our busy lives, this holiday reminds us to appreciate the abundance we enjoy and the hard work that goes into every meal. 

November 26, 2025

Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
Maximizing Your Farm’s Bottom Line: Income and Expense Reporting

Filing farm taxes doesn’t have to be confusing. The IRS requires you to report all income unless specifically excluded, and only deduct expenses that are both ordinary—common in farming—and necessary—helpful for your business. Understanding these basics can save you time and stress.

October 27, 2025

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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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