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8 Dec 2023
It's been years since someone asked about a split-interest land purchase, but they are making a comeback. Keep in mind, split-interest purchases are typically between a C corp and an individual because of potential issues outlined below. But, if you have a C corp farming operation, the current environment makes it worthwhile to at least look at a s...
7 Dec 2023
This story is the third of five profiles of the people selected as the DTN/Progressive Farmer's 2024 America's Best Young Farmers and Ranchers program. Today, we introduce Bryant and Rachel Kagay, Kagay Farms, of Maysville, Missouri. ** There are those small moments in life that change everything. Standing inside a UPS Store was one for Bryant and ...
7 Dec 2023
LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) -- A Clayton County, Iowa, farmer faces up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty Dec. 1 to livestock theft, wire fraud and one count of making a false bankruptcy declaration while operating an unlicensed custom cattle farm known as "Fawn Hollow." Michael Wayne Butikofer, 53, from Monona, Iowa, is being held in jail pending...
7 Dec 2023
OMAHA (DTN) -- The outlook for phosphorus fertilizer, produced from phosphate rock, in 2024 appears to be continued demand recovery with decent supply after various supply issues in recent years. The price outlook looks to be neutral into the New Year. Despite the positive outlook, especially compared to recent years, there are challenges to global...
6 Dec 2023
OMAHA (DTN) -- Average retail fertilizer prices were evenly mixed for the fourth week of November 2023, according to sellers surveyed by DTN. Prices for four of the eight major fertilizers were lower compared to last month, while prices for the remaining four fertilizers were slightly higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more...