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Ag Barometer Producer Prices Increase Soaring soybean prices, now at a four-month high, helped to push up the Purdue/CME Group November Ag Economy Barometer to 116, its highest level since October 2015. The barometer rose 24 points above the October low of 92 in the nationwide survey of 400 agricultural producers, according to the report released…
Now Gen owners of family businesses owe it to the Next Gen to start the discussion of how the transition will occur, how it will be paid for, and when it will occur. Original post By Julie Bogle, Partner – Smith & Gesteland, LLP I recently had the good fortune of spending a few hours…
Tips for successfully handing your farm over to next generation by Chelsea Johnson Transitioning your family farming operation to the next generation of owners can feel overwhelming at times. You may be considering questions like: Where do I start? Do I need a lawyer involved? How do I make sure the farm stays successful through…
Producers’ fading hopes for a turnaround in the ag economy pushed down the Purdue/CME Group October Ag Economy Barometer to its second lowest reading yet, according to a report issued Tuesday by Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. The survey results came as the farm economy struggles with lower commodity prices and record crops. In…
Ready for Farm Overtime? New Labor Rules Hit Salaried Workers Who ever thought the family farm would have to worry about labor rules while they work hard to get the job done. We thought this article from Northern Ag may be helpful. Agriculture’s 24/7 workload poses special issues for payroll. Most farmers assume they are…
Planning for farm succession Increase the odds of creating a successful legacy by developing business transition plans. This article from Midwest High Plains/Midwest Journal points out the importance of careful planning to make a successful transition to the next generation. At least one out of five farmers doesn’t have a clue what will happen to…
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Making The First College Tuition Payment SALARIES TO THE STUDENT If the student is working on the farm for some part of the year, compensation can be a great tool. The student’s salary isn’t subject to income tax until it exceeds the standard deduction ($6,300 for 2016). Normally, there will be the 15.3% Social Security tax…
End Of Summer Barometer Results The higher the index number the stronger the economic outlook of U.S. agricultural producers. The index is based on survey results from 400 ag producers. Producers view of the weather, commodity prices, and financial conditions can affect the index. As promised we’ll bring you the ag economy barometer each month. Quarterly,…
AgCompass will Feature the Ag Economy Barometer Each month we’ll share with you Purdue University’s Ag Economy Barometer. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is a nationwide measure of the health of the U.S. agricultural economy. The higher the index number the stronger the economic outlook of U.S. agricultural producers. The index is based…
