Landlord-Tenant Lease Workshops at 4 Panhandle Locations
January 22, 2018
Developing win-win farm leases while maintaining positive relationships will be the focus of four Landlord-Tenant Lease Workshops being held in the Panhandle this winter. Learn the latest information on land values and cash rental rates, lease arrangements, and legal issues.
Sharpen Your Management Skills at the Nebraska Women in Ag Conference Feb. 22-23
January 19, 2018
Women in the agricultural industry looking to improve their business management skills are encouraged to attend the 2018 Women in Agriculture Conference Feb. 22-23 in Kearney. Topics will focus on managing financial, market, production, human and legal risk. Registrations made by Feb. 13 are discounted.
Preparing For Pre-Harvest Marketing In 2018
January 18, 2018
Selling corn under $4.00/bushel is not fun for anyone, but it will be a reality for Nebraska producers this year. Despite low prices, there will be opportunities for savvy marketers. In this article the author reviews some of 2017's marketing challenges and offers suggestions for how to avoid them in 2018.
Farm Finance and Ag Law Clinics this February
January 17, 2018
Openings are available for one-on-one, confidential farm finance and ag law consultations being conducted across the state this February. Eight clinics will be available this month.
Overview of Tax Law Changes for Ag Operations
January 11, 2018
The author reviews a number of changes introduced by the 2017 Tax Relief Act and briefly notes their possible effect on farm and ranch operations.
Tax Law Update: Elimination of 1031 Exchanges for Personal Property
January 10, 2018
One outcome of the 2017 Tax Relief Act was the elimination of personal property under the rules of Section 1031. This change will affect record keeping for ag operations and may have a significant impact on many farmer's tax returns.
Farm Finance and Ag Law Clinics in January
December 18, 2017
Openings are available for one-on-one, confidential farm finance and ag law consultations being conducted across the state each month. An experienced ag law attorney and ag financial counselor will be available to address farm and ranch issues related to financial planning, estate and transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, water rights, and other relevant matters.
Nebraska Farm Custom Rate Survey Participants Requested
December 15, 2017
Nebraska custom operators are invited to take part in the 2018 Nebraska Farm Custom Rate Survey. Results for the 2018 survey will be published mid-2018.