Strategic and Scenario Planning in Ranching to Weather the Storm

November 22, 2016

What a difference three years can make, in 2013 cattle and crop prices were climbing to record highs.

New Webinar Series for Beginning Farmers Will Begin January 2017

November 14, 2016

The Beginning Farmer Webinar Series generated new farm businesses and employment opportunities. A new series will begin Jan. 30, 2017.

Notification for Farm Lease Changes Should be Made in Writing

October 24, 2016

Landowners and tenant farmers who want to renegotiate or terminate farmland leases should deliver clear, timely, written notification of their intentions rather than relying on word-of-mouth.

Farm Bill Safety Net Payments Provide Producers Small Cushion

October 18, 2016

Final data on 2015 county levels released by the USDA Farm Service Agency.

2017 Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index (PRF-RI) Insurance

October 17, 2016

Landowners and producers with pastures may want to revisit Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance.

Crop Rental Rates Down for Second Year in 2016

August 10, 2016

This past year crop rental rates declined state wide compared to 2015.

Crop Insurance Considerations

August 9, 2016

By understanding the type of coverage they have in place, farmers can better manage through challenging conditions.

4 Lessons Learned From a Farm Lease Going Bad

August 2, 2016

A recent decision by the Iowa Court of Appeals offers some important lessons when thinking about farm estate planning and farm leases.

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program

July 20, 2016

The development of risk management plans for farms should include consideration of crop insurance or NAP buy-up coverage.

Estate Planning

July 6, 2016

The difference between estate planning and retirement planning is subtle, but important.