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6 Apr 2022
With farm income soaring, some farmers are looking for ways to reduce their taxes. One question I've been asked is if it's a good idea to switch a farm partnership to an S Corporation (S Corp) to avoid self-employment tax. This is a good question but not one that is black and white. Let's take a look at the differences between a partnership and an ...
6 Apr 2022
With farm income soaring, some farmers are looking for ways to reduce their taxes. One question I've been asked is if it's a good idea to switch a farm partnership to an S Corporation (S Corp) to avoid self-employment tax. This is a good question but not one that is black and white. Let's take a look at the differences between a partnership and an ...
6 Apr 2022
OMAHA (DTN) -- The proper management of small grains for forage is important as these details will help determine how much and at what quality the forage will be. Specifically, getting the crop planted at the proper time and harvesting small grains to balance between yields and nutrient content are vital steps in the process. The subject of small g...
6 Apr 2022
SLATER, Iowa (DTN) -- Lee Tesdell values soil health and water quality more than getting top dollar when renting out his family's central Iowa farm. The retired educator likes to make a buck, but not at the expense of the environment and land his great-grandfather bought in 1884 near Slater, Iowa. In exchange for using conservation practices, such ...
5 Apr 2022
OMAHA (DTN) -- Retail fertilizer prices tracked by DTN for the last week of March 2022 are moving significantly higher again. All fertilizers were higher with some double digits higher compared to last month. Leading the way higher was DAP. The phosphorus fertilizer was 17% more expensive compared to last month and had an average price of $1,033/to...