Austin Duerfeldt - Former Agricultural Systems Economist Extension Educator

Austin Duerfeldt
Introduction in CropWatch

Austin Duerfeldt was the Southeast District Agricultural Economist Extension Educator from 2018-2021. 

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Cornhusker Economics: Tax Planning 2020

November 19, 2020
With harvest wrapping up or complete, it is time to finish the last bits of 2020 operation tasks. Many of these tasks are part of tax planning. This article is a brief summary of some of the topics to discuss with your tax preparer before year-end.

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Nebraska Small Business Stabilization Grants Available to Farmers, Ranchers

June 18, 2020
Nebraska, utilizing federal COVID-19 relief funding, has established a program to help businesses, including ranching, impacted by the pandemic. The Department of Economic Development expects to award grants of $12,000 to eligible businesses, for a total of approximately $330 million.

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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program Loans Update

May 20, 2020
The PPP program is a very helpful tool available to business during this difficult situation. It is important for those that applied to stay on top of rules and guidance that the SBA and Treasury provide.

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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program Loans - Partnerships

April 17, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is working to help alleviate the strain many businesses and individuals have under the current circumstances. This article gives information on guidelines announced for partnerships and Schedule C’s.

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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program Loans

April 9, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is working to help alleviate the strain many businesses and individuals have under the current circumstances by providing $376 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses.

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Keeping Track of Your Assets

June 5, 2019
Creating an inventory of your property can make settling insurance claims a little less daunting, particularly when faced with the whole-house devastation of a flood, tornado, or other natural disaster. Here's how to start your inventory.

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Disaster-Related Tax Relief

March 28, 2019
Due to the President's recent disaster declaration, individuals and businesses in several counties may qualify for tax relief. This covers an extended tax filing deadline, casualty losses, and how to request free copies of previously filed tax returns for affected taxpayers.

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Charting Commodities: Bar Chart vs Candlestick Chart

March 14, 2019
Many types of charts are used to track movement in the grain market. This article looks at how to use and interpret two of them: the OHLC bar chart and the candlestick chart.

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