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...
Farmland value and rent outlook 2013
COLUMBUS -- Cropland values in Ohio have increased again in 2012. Data from the Oho Ag Statistics Service shows an increase of 13.6 percent...
Review offers fully before signing up
Some interesting offers may be showing up in your mailbox. Our "opt-out" period must have expired for receiving offers for credit cards, mortgages and...
OSU offering income tax schools
Hello northeast Ohio. Isn't autumn a wonderful time? I really love this time of year. The cooler nights, the smells and sights of harvest,...
