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7 Nov 2017
By Karl Stenerson Market Reporter - Fertecon Informa Agribusiness Intelligence Here is a breakdown of wholesale prices and trends by the various fertilizers: AMMONIA International: The international ammonia market continues to go from strength to strength amid tight supply in the near term across and strength in downstream markets, such as capro an...
7 Nov 2017
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor OMAHA (DTN) -- The House tax-reform bill meant to lower taxes could lead to a self-employment tax hitting every landowner who leases land to a farmer and farmers who lease farmland to a family partnership. The tax bill would be 15.3% higher under a formula that makes 70% of rental income subject to self-employme...
7 Nov 2017
By Lance WoodburyDTN Farm Business Adviser Usually, when we think of business partners, we think of people who work together because their skills and personalities complement each other so value is enhanced. For example, one partner is good with people, and another partner is more mechanically inclined. Or, one partner enjoys finances and marketing...
7 Nov 2017
By Todd NeeleyDTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- Though the hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico has continued to expand in recent years, a report by a Mississippi River basin taskforce to Congress shows basin states are making progress. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's report released this week, said the so-called "Dead Zone" in the Gulf co...
3 Nov 2017
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor OMAHA (DTN) -- The House tax-reform bill is out for scrutiny and there already are several areas in the legislation that industries want changed, including in agriculture. The House GOP bill, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," lowers the corporate tax rate from 35% to 20% and creates a new 25% tax rate for pass-throu...