Farm Management

Farmland Sale: High-Quality Eastern Illinois Land Brings $10,200 an Acre

A Jan. 11 farmland sale of 607 acres in Vermillion, Champaign, and Douglas counties, Illinois, drew big bids from a wealth of bidders. Also, we track a sale in Iowa.

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Are You Truly Ready to Buy a Farm?

As exciting as it is to fantasize about your first farm purchase, it’s important to stay grounded and to have realistic expectations.

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IRS Eyes 2018 Payment on 2019 Farm Machinery Purchases

The IRS directs its agents to find out: (a) if you have a fuel storage tank on the farm and (b) how you account for personal use of fuel taken out of that tank.

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Repair and Maintenance

Know the Difference Between Mechanical and Hydraulic Valve Lifters

By Repair and Maintenance

Here's a guide to help you understand the differences between mechanical and hydraulic lifters.

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Women in Agriculture

5 Farmer Resolutions for the New Year

By Women in Agriculture

January 1 means a new year and often new resolutions. Here are a few for farmers to consider in 2019.

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Successful Farming Television

Don Landoll’s 1953 Ford NAA Jubilee

By Ageless Iron

Dave Mowitz visits with Don Landoll to see the 1953 Ford NAA Jubilee from his collection.

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7 Tips for 2019 Farm Management

Producers should ask themselves what is the probability of the November 2019 soybean future contract of exceeding $10 per bushel.

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How to Tax Plan for the Second Round of Market Facilitation Payments

You’d probably finished tax planning before the second round of Market Facilitation Payments. Here’s what you can do now.

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Tips for Buying and Selling Farmland

On this page, you will find some lessons and ideas on finding farms for sale or rent, selling farmland, and investing in land.

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Rising Interest Rates

Rising interest rates will make farmers more conscious of spending and profit margins. Shop around for the best rates and prepare a strategy.

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Farm Profitability In 90 Days

Need a gift for the farmer who has everything or one that’s going through a tough time? A book on squeezing out extra profitability keeps on giving.

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Start-up Spotlight: AgHelp

Three brothers connect farmworkers directly with employers and support agencies.

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What's Bugging Dennis Gartman

SmartAg on Track for Fall Launch of AutoCart

Three Ag Data Start-Ups Offer Open Access to Data Amid Indefinite Government Shutdown

3 Big Things Today, January 18

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