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 value a livestock operation when estate planning

Sometimes valuing barns is tough based on building prices, demand, and the age of the barns.

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How to offset land vs. non-farm assets between heirs

Perhaps the focus should be more on equal opportunity and less on equal outcomes.

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I've inherited land - now what?

Determine how you own the land and your options for keeping it or selling it.

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Ageless Iron

The genius of a farm boy

By Ageless Iron

How the Model T and the legendary Fordson tractor came to be is testimony to a boy who loved mechanics but loathed labor-intensive chores.

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All Around the Farm

Inventive All Around the Farm ideas

By All Around the Farm

Successful Farming’s All Around the Farm section features ideas from farmers that can help save time, money, and labor.

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Machinery Insider

An increase in trailer listings is good news for buyers

By Machinery Insider

Used hopper bottom prices have been exceptionally strong the past five to six years even when other farm equipment was depressed.

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How to manage the complications of estate planning

Focus on the controllable areas of estate planning, starting with the distribution of assets.

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Transitioning the farm to your kids and the in-laws

Transitioning the farm to the kids also includes their spouses. Author and expert farm family coach Elaine Froese talks about communication between parents, kids, and how to deal with the in-law factor on the farm succession journey.

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How to work with a workaholic

Can a partner convince his workaholic co-owner to respect the need for management and planning?

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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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News News

Evening Edition | Wednesday, September 28, 2022

USDA to help Kentucky, Minnesota, and South Dakota farmers rebuild grain storage

USDA issues rule against unfair practices in livestock marketing

The end of a challenging season is in sight

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