OSU to offer two-hour webinars to discuss 2013 farm tax issues
Hello Northeast Ohio! I cannot believe that January has come to a close already. 2013 has already been an interesting year due to the...
Winter can be a productive time
It happens every time. The ice cream is setting before me, and in my anticipation for the first bite of this creamy confection, I...
What does it take to lead on your farm?
I recently saw an article by Stan Moore from Michigan State University Extension that addressed the topic of leadership on farms. This is a...
Crop input outlook for 2013
Crop profitability prospects for 2013 are positive for the three major row crops in Ohio. Input costs have increased from last year, but high...
Preparing the farm for a New Year
Well, we’ve made it through yet another year. The Christmas presents have been opened, you’ve probably eaten more than you should have (I know...
Dairy farmers need analysis of this year’s business to plan for next year
“The cows are carrying the crops.” A familiar statement that described most diversified crop/dairy farms for the past 15 years. Milk was the original...
Some farm tax tips as 2012 ends
During the past six weeks, I have been on the road helping to teach the OSU income tax schools.
These workshops help teach tax professionals...
Dairy farmers, tell your story
We have a story to tell in our role as dairy farmers. There are countless opportunities to share it with others. It may not...
Oil or gas lease or royalty payments? The taxman cometh
Making management decisions to minimize taxes is wise; evading tax is not. Landowners who have signed gas and oil leases, or are getting royalties, need to give some thought to tax management on the payments received.
Now is the time to sell excess heifers
The adage “keep the best and sell the rest” is always an important principal in managing a dairy farm, but with the high costs...
