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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires companies, including many farms and ranches, to report their beneficial ownership information. (Photo by Gary Stone/Nebraska Extension)

Nebraska Extension to Host 'Filing a Beneficial Ownership Interest' Workshop in Scottsbluff

November 8, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect this year, requiring many business owners to file a BOI report by Jan. 1, 2025. This workshop will help attendees understand the process of filing a BOI report to satisfy compliance guidelines.

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USDA Designates Nebraska Counties as Primary Natural Disaster, Drought Areas

November 8, 2024
Numerous Nebraska counties have been included in the designation for emergency loans to replace essential ag operation items. See this article for a breakdown on assistance by disaster type and county. 

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Programs like ARC and PLC help provide financial stability for farmers facing price fluctuations and yield challenges — critical support for producers in sustaining agriculture during tough market conditions. (CAP photo)

Sizing Up the Farm Bill Safety Net

November 8, 2024
UNL ag finance experts review the farm bill's safety net programs for farmers, highlighting increases in support levels due to higher benchmark prices, the impact of recent price drops on payment triggers, and the potential for increased payments in the upcoming years.

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Nebraska recently made changes to its property tax credit system with the passage of LB34 in 2024, affecting farmers and ranchers who rely on these credits, as it might lead to potential underpayment penalties. Learn more in the webinar linked below.

2024 Income Tax Updates for Farmers and Ranchers

November 8, 2024
Tina Barrett of Nebraska Farm Business, Inc., and Glennis McClure, a UNL extension educator, provide guidance on essential tax considerations to help farmers and ranchers navigate tax season.

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WildAg Podcast: Episode 3, Prescribed Fire with Brian Teeter

November 8, 2024
Nebraska Pheasants Forever's Brian Teeter discusses the benefits of prescribed fires for both producers and wildlife, and shares fire management methods that producers can adopt to safely and successfully promote biodiversity on their land. 

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WildAg Podcast: Episode 2, Predator Management with Dr. John Carroll

November 8, 2024
Carroll, a UNL professor of wildlife ecology and management, chats with the WildAg hosts about predators and predator management in agriculturally-dominated landscapes.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Nov. 7, 2024

November 8, 2024
A mix of beneficial rainfall and possible light snow is expected to continue improving drought conditions next week, with mild temperatures anticipated early in the week before cooler weather and more precipitation sets in.

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Harnessing Residual Soil Nitrogen Following a Dry Season: The Key to Smarter Fertilizer Planning for the Coming Season

November 7, 2024
Higher residual nitrogen levels in the soil from this year's dry conditions might offer a valuable opportunity to optimize fertilizer planning, in turn reducing production costs and improving yields in 2025.

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