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Crop Insurance

Whole Farm Revenue and Micro Farm Crop Insurance is Worth Another Look

Devon Smolak

Many farmers think of crop insurance as only relevant for large row-crop growers. But if you’re a diversified farm, there are new options that are worth another look, particularly in light of recurring natural disasters that have been hitting the region.

September 25, 2023

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Latest Tax Talk

Tax Talks
Crop Insurance Tax Treatment Options for a Challenging Year

2023 has been a challenging year for farmers, and many may see payments from their crop insurance policies or federal crop disaster payments. This Tax Talks blog reminds producers that crop insurance proceeds and crop disaster payments must be reported as income.

August 29, 2023

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Tax Talks
COVID-19 Relief Bill and Year-end Tax Planning

In this week's blog, Dario Arezzo explains some of the provisions detailed in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, passed by Congress on December 21 and signed into law by the president on December 27.

December 29, 2020

Ag Economy
Holiday Ag Sales in 2020

As 2020 — and with it the traditionally busy holiday season — comes to a close, how have Northeast farmers, producers and growers fared? How has COVID-19 impacted sales and the customer experience? Take a look at a few key holiday staple items and how COVID-19 has impacted their sales.

December 22, 2020

Business Tips and Tools
Stay vigilant! Protect yourself from heightened scams

Cyber scams are becoming all too common. Stay informed on common scams to protect your personal information from being compromised, and view resources that could help in the event of identity theft.

December 16, 2020

Business Tips and Tools
Key Insights for Dairy Producers to Consider for 2021 Planning

Dr. Marin Bozic of the University of Minnesota recently presented a webinar that analyzed 2020's impact on dairy markets, looked at current and future dairy markets and discussed risk management strategies for the coming year. 

December 08, 2020

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