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.

How to keep the inheritance plan fair after land prices surge

You can do your part by setting a price on what you have and defining what “fair” means in your family.

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How to plan a family farm transition

Communication is a major factor in the successful transition of the Olsons' Minnesota farm.

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Design your farm succession plan first, then gift farmland

Make key decisions within your farm succession plan to prevent issues that arise from gifting farmland.

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Agronomy Insider

Soil sampling after harvest

By Agronomy Insider

Soil sampling now can give you a leg-up on next year’s fertilizer management plans.

Two men in field pulling up soil samples

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Tools of the Year 2021: Shop Essentials

By Top Shops

We searched the latest innovations from manufacturers for a tool chest of necessities on the farm and ranch.

Shop essentials

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Ageless Iron

The Angry Dorito: John Deere’s rotary engine

By Ageless Iron

John Deere once made rotary engines, the same type of engine found in today’s race cars.

A diagram of rotary power

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What is important to consider in deciding whom to exclude – or include – in the business?

Husband wants to exclude daughters-in-law from the business.

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How do you set farm heirs up to lead if they lack respect from the team?

Here are some ways to make a smooth transfer in leadership.

January 2021 CTPBS

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Finding a farm heir

Who’s next to farm your land? When there are no relatives to take over, start long before you retire to find an heir beyond the family ties.

Two men standing in field

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21 young and beginning farmers ready for 2021

Meet 21 diversified farmers and ranchers eager to welcome 2021.

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

Here are some ways to save heirs from rental challenges.

Art for Dec 2020 Problem

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The next generation

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

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News News

ICYMI farm news highlights | Friday, January 21, 2022

3 Big Things Today | January 21. 2022

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