Estate Planning

Learn about farm estate planning to ensure a successful transition to the next generation. This section highlights succession planning, estate taxes, legal issues, and business management.

So much is said about land distribution at death, but what about rental agreements?

Here are some ways to save heirs from rental challenges.

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The next generation

Carrying on the farming tradition means having a solid plan in place.

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Farm patriarch wonders if anyone in the next generation has what it takes to run the operation

Consider the qualities of a successful manager.

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Successful Marketing

Get ready for the October 9 USDA report

By Successful Marketing

A surprise bullish quarterly stocks report sets the stage.

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Machinery Insider

A Red Green kind of tractor

By Machinery Insider

Interesting Iron takes a look at a “can do” tractor that was powerful and reliable – if not real attractive.

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Women in Agriculture

COVID connects family to century farm

By Women in Agriculture

COVID brought the sixth generation back to the farm.

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Passing down the farm: Strategies, ideas, and real-life solutions

How these farmers are making it work, and how you can, too.

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Q & A: Mitzi Perdue

If you want your farm to continue for generations, develop a family culture and teach children your goals and values.

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After a tough decision, why does young man leaving his parents’ farm feel guilty?

At a fork in the road, son makes the move that is right for him.

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Tips on designing a farm succession plan

COVID-19 has forced many farmers to take stock of their farm succession plans. Here are tips on that process from two experts.

A man and a woman looking at a tablet on a farm.

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Transferring machinery and livestock

Farmers getting ready to retire should decide how to transfer livestock and machinery to the next generation. Explore the options.

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Family has a hard time arriving at buyout value for shares in a corporation

It’s time to implement a buy-sell agreement, but there are disagreements.

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