Farmers Have One Month to Decide Whether to Stay in Syngenta Litigation
Dave Aiken, Nebraska Extension water and agricultural law specialist, recommends the following article. Aiken wrote previously about this litigation in Federal Court Certifies Nine Producer Classes in Syngenta Litigation.
Projected Corn and Soybean Prices for 2017 Crop Insurance
Q&A on the IRS Portability Rule
Considering Ag Refinancing Options
In today's tight agricultural economy, a lender may require you to provide additional loan collateral—including land—as a condition for receiving continued operating credit. For example, if your carryover operating debt is $160,000, the lender might suggest moving the loan onto some land, machinery, or other property that is clear of debt.
Stabilizing Your Farm's Financial Condition and Profitability
Nationwide farm net income has fallen for the last three years and appears to be on trend to keep falling. Interest rates are likely to increase, as the economy seems to be warming up, resulting in increased borrowing costs and tighter credit conditions. Cash rents fell by nearly 11% on average-quality farmland in 2016 and are on a trend to continue in the coming year.