Every farmer approaches his operation in an individual manner, and tilling—or, not tilling—is no exception. The latter approach is being increasingly incorporated by farmers in Nebraska and across the US. In no-till farming, the seed and fertilizer are placed directly into the ground without tilling it first. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages […]
Farmers and agricultural analysts have been forecasting a correction in land values for a time, and according to new data, their predictions have come true, although we may be in for a softer landing than some might have initially anticipated. Following the general price trends for the record-setting high cattle and lower grain markets, corresponding […]
In between preparing planters and fields ahead of the planting season, many farmers and livestock owners are thinking about putting their cows out to pasture , and a few are wondering if they need to rent some additional pasture ground to ensure that their valuable pairs are well-fed over the summer months. Perhaps others have […]
Tuesday, March 31st, farmers and market analysts focused their attention upon the USDA’s Prospective Plantings report for 2015, and while the numbers were within close distance of pre-report estimates, the amounts of prospective planting acres for corn and soybeans were farther apart than many had expected. Overall, the report numbers were bearish for new-crop corn, […]
When a landowner sells property, the difference between the sale price and the basis (the original purchase price plus improvements and less depreciation) is known as a capital gain, and the tax incurred upon it is known as capital gains tax. Among the many concerns of farmers and landowners, how to handle the capital gains […]
Aside from the day-to-day duties of owning and managing land, one of the more difficult aspects of land ownership deals with leasing farm land. Many landowners have difficulties coming to mutually acceptable agreements, getting those agreements on paper, determining fair rental rates, and determining what type of lease agreement best suits their needs. What are […]
Following the last WASDE report from February 20th, analysts have been busy in their ongoing efforts to gauge the nation’s farmers’ cropping decisions. While this is no simple task, a few trends have emerged, and a clearer picture of the 2015 cropping landscape is emerging, with a few surprises. According to the 2015 Grain and […]
It may seem early to think about spring planting, and the Groundhog may have said 6 more weeks of winter, but that hasn’t stopped farmers from doing just that. Aside from starting to think about getting planting equipment out and geared up for April, farmers and climatologists know that spring weather patterns begin to emerge […]
While the release of the USDA’s latest World Agricultural Supply and Demands Estimates report on Tuesday had many hoping for an uptick in grain prices, the grain market decided to go lower by the day’s close, throwing many farmers and analysts for a loop. Despite overall bullish numbers for domestic corn and soybeans, though less […]
The Agricultural Act of 2014, more commonly known as the Farm Bill, brought with it some changes that will have an impact on producers’ pocketbooks. Specifically, the latest Farm Bill specifies that producers will have a one-time opportunity to adjust their base acres and update their payment yields, thereby potentially increasing their program payments. The […]
