Friday October 18, 2024
Determining Fair Rent for Farm Buildings
Renting your farm buildings is another way to help your bottom line each year, but what’s fair and equitable to both parties? Nebraska Extension Farm and Ranch Analyst Glennis McClure talks about important factors to think about when it comes to the buildings themselves, their usage, location and market conditions.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/management/determining-fair-rent-farm-buildings
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Wednesday October 16, 2024
How to Communicate Your Estate Plan to Family When Dividing Assets Unequally
Making plans for your farm estate is tricky and might seem unfair to all family members. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Anastasia Meyer talks about the importance of early planning and considering family contributions and other issues when it comes time to make a solid estate plan.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/succession/how-communicate-your-estate-plan-family-when-dividing-assets-unequally
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Friday October 4, 2024
Is Solar Energy Right for Your Farm Operation?
Solar energy isn’t anything new, but it might be able to help some farmers save money on their operations. Nebraska Extension Educator John Hay talks about some of the benefits of having a solar powered operation.MP3
https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/hay-helps-rural-nebraskans-explore-clean-energy-options/
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Wednesday September 11, 2024
Uncertain Ag Policy as Election Approaches
The negotiations for a new farm bill are up in the air with the upcoming Presidential and congressional elections. Extension Specialist Brad Lubben talks about the current state of the farm bill and what challenges are ahead to try to get something passed. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/policy-legal/ag-policy-uncertain-election-approaches
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Tuesday September 10, 2024
Managing Risk in Risky Times
Managing risk is critical to farm operation success and even more important during unstable times. Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben talks about managing risks during times of lower prices and higher production costs. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/policy-legal/managing-risk-risky-times
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Monday August 26, 2024
The Growth of Technology on Farms and Ranches
Technology has changed the way most of us live and the way we farm. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Director of The Center for Ag Profitability Larry Van Tassel talks about how technology is benefiting farming and ranchers. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/management/technology-use-growing-nebraska-farms-and-ranches
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Tuesday August 13, 2024
Estate Planning: Stepped Up Tax Basis
Farm transitions from one generation to another can be a complicated process, and sometimes costly. Extension Ag Economist Anastasia Meyer discusses a strategy that can greatly reduce tax obligations during the transition. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/succession/estate-planning-stepped-tax-basis
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Monday August 12, 2024
Harnessing the Power of Decision Trees
Sound business decisions are a critical part of being prepared for whatever comes your way on the farm. There are many factors that go into those decisions and Nebraska Extension Farm and Ranch Specialist Jay Parsons talks about a tool that can help farmers plot a successful course no matter what is facing them. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/management/decision-trees-branching-out
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Thursday August 8, 2024
Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning: Gifting Ownership
For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. A strategy that is gaining popularity is the gifting of shares or a percentage of the business from the owner to their heirs. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf says easing the ownership of the farm over the course of years might make be a better way of making sure the farm stays in the family.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/succession/ideas-estate-and-transition-planning-gifting-ownership
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Wednesday August 7, 2024
Cover Crop Utilization and Implications for Cropland Lease Agreements
Many farmers are utilizing cover crops as a way to increase soil health, but cover crops can also have an impact on lease agreements. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jim Jansen talks about how cover crops can not only benefit the soil, but they can also be an integral part of a lease agreement.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/land/cover-crop-utilization-implications-cropland-lease-arrangements-2024
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Tuesday August 6, 2024
What Does the Supreme Court Chevron Doctrine Ruling Mean for Ag?
Congress has had a process of deferring law interpretation to the federal agencies. This procedure known as the Chevron deference and has been recently overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben talks about the tradition of the Chevron deference and how the farm bill could be a first test of how this ruling plays out.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/policy-legal/what-does-supreme-court-chevron-doctrine-ruling-mean-ag
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Friday July 10, 2024
To Retire or Not To¬ Retire
Retirement is a difficult decision, and a troubling statistic reveals that most farmers are not prepared to give up full control of their operation. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about critical planning and decision making for farmers who are thinking about retirement.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/succession/keys-successful-farm-transition-planning
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Wednesday July 10, 2024
2024 Custom Rates
The 2024 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates Report showed quite a bit of price variability depending upon services provided and location in the state. Nebraska Extension Farm and Ranch Management Analyst Glennis McClure discusses the results and what you can expect to pay for ag services.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/management/2024-nebraska-custom-rates-what-charge
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Monday July 8, 2024
Keeping Accurate Digital Records on Your Operation
Detailed and accurate financial records are crucial to running an efficient farm operation. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about the importance of making sure your financials are in good order.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/finance/keeping-accurate-digital-records
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Wednesday July 3, 2024
Farm and Ranch Business Meetings
Farms and ranches are businesses, and many could benefit from regularly held meetings, especially when multiple family members or employees are involved. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf says business and operational meetings are important to the success of any farm or ranch.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/management/farm-and-ranch-business-meetings