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Agricultural Tax Planning in Low Income Years

October 25, 2016
Producers often feel there is no need to do tax planning in years when there is no profit, but in many ways, it’s more important to do tax planning in low income years than it is in high income years.  There are many planning strategies that can be used to help save tax dollars over the long term if there is enough time to plan.

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The Sandwich Generation: Farm/Ranch Transition When You Aren’t in Control

October 6, 2016

A rancher once told me, “No one has the right to automatically inherit a family ranch… but everyone has the right to know what is going on.”

Are you that person who is wondering what is going on?  Passing a farm or ranch on to the next generation is a tough job, especially if the next generation is unsure of what will happen when their parents pass.

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Financial Health Check Classes for Farmers and Ranchers

October 5, 2016

Are you ready to renew your farm or ranch operating note? Learn about preparing the information your lenders need and how to develop a solid financial recordkeeping system at a Financial Health Check program this fall in Scottsbluff.

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Annie’s Project Retreat Nov. 4-5 in Scottsbluff

October 5, 2016

Nebraska Extension will offer an Annie’s Project Retreat Nov. 4-5 at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff. Annie’s Project empowers farm and ranch women to be better business owners and partners. 

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Grain Marketing Workshops to Feature Location-Specific Information

October 3, 2016

Grain marketing workshops will be offered across Nebraska starting in November to help grain producers minimize losses during this time of low prices. The first slate of locations for November and December is listed here. Watch CropWatch for additional site details as they're available.

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Farm Finance and Ag Law Clinics Set for October

September 28, 2016
Six clinics are available this October to provide one-on-one, free, confidential counseling on ag finance and ag law issues. Schedule appointments in advance.

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Farm Finance and Ag Law Clinics Set for September

August 17, 2016

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.

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Terminating a Verbal Farm Land Lease

August 16, 2016
Notice of termination of oral farm land leases must be made six months in advance of the end of the lease or no later than Aug. 31. The lease would then expire Feb. 28, 2017. This article includes a link to sample lease forms.

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