Agribusiness Blog
JULY 29, 2021
Taxpayers who file more than 250 information returns have been required to file them electronically. This rule has been on the books for several years. The Taxpayer First Act signed into law July 2019 now requires taxpayers who issue 10 or more information returns to file them electronically. The IRS issued regulations last week indicating the new rules.
Caff
JULY 27, 2021
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The Gleaning Project of South Central PA
JULY 23, 2021
July is National Picnic month! In honor of National Picnic month we wanted to share some recipes and ideas for a picnic with in-season produce that will keep the heat of summer at bay under those shade trees and in the fields for the long hot days! For more information on National Picnic month’s origins check out this article explaining what’s in the name and some suggestions on enjoying the month!
The Lunatic Farmer
JULY 22, 2021
Pete Kennedy, attorney, says that the Amos Miller trial Monday went very well for the Amish man prosecuted by Pennsylvania food police. They allege he's selling illegal meat to people; he says his voluntary neighbor friends are not buying anything, according to the legal definition of "in commerce." Kennedy says he thinks the judge will require Miller to pay a fine, but it won't be nearly as much, perhaps by a long shot, of what the state wants.
Organic Garden Farmer
JULY 11, 2021
What is soil? There is soil and there is dirt. One definition by Hans Jenny a soil scientist defines soil as a balanced combination of minerals (sand, silt, and clay), organic matter, and soil organisms also called aerobic organisms. There is another definition of soil defined by the Green Revolution scientists initiated in the ’50s and ’60s of the past century.
Farm QA
JULY 6, 2021
This week, Lynn Fosse of CEOCFO magazine sat down with FarmQA’s CFO/COO Thor Iverson to learn more about the AgTech business and how FarmQA is making a difference. We’re pleased to share that interview with you.
Agribusiness Blog
JULY 15, 2021
Many of you know that I have four sons (ranging from age 27-34). Only one son is married with a 2 year-old granddaughter and a 6 month old grandson. They had visited my wife and I for about three weeks during the first part of June. I actually had flown down to Phoenix and helped my son drive his Bernedoodle up to Washington state (we did get a round of golf in).
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Agribusiness Blog
JULY 12, 2021
We just did an Ag Insights Video with Todd Churchill, a CPA that joined our firm about six months ago after starting a successful grass-fed beef company (Thousand Hills Beef). Todd actually worked for our firm for a while before going out on his own. He originally did part-time CFO consulting which led to him starting his entrepreneurial career in the grass-fed beef business before he sold it and then came back to CLA as part of our Biz Ops team in a role as a part-time CFO.
Organic Garden Farmer
JULY 11, 2021
What is soil? There is soil and there is dirt. One definition by Hans Jenny a soil scientist defines soil as a balanced combination of minerals (sand, silt, and clay), organic matter, and soil organisms also called aerobic organisms. There is another definition of soil defined by the Green Revolution scientists initiated in the ’50s and ’60s of the past century.
The Lunatic Farmer
JULY 7, 2021
When management intensive grazing was popularized through the Stockman Grass Farmer 40 years ago, the theme was disturbance and rest. Allan Savory through Holistic Management began taking pictures of remarkable recoveries when animals at high density for a short period of time (one day) heavily impacted a spot with hooves and manure. In more recent years, however, a "take half, leave half" message has come on strong within the grass farming movement.
Agribusiness Blog
JULY 1, 2021
In yesterday’s post we discussed how higher income at a farmer’s retirement can cause their Medicare Premiums to rise and the increase can be substantial. This is referred to as the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). We also discussed that you could appeal this increase. In today’s post, we will discuss what factors allow you to appeal the increase.
Caff
JULY 28, 2021
Job Title: Spanish Language Small Farm Conference Contractor Location: Preferably based in Central Valley or Central Coast Contract amount: $15,000 Rate: $40/hr Reports To: Director of Membership & Communications Contract Duration: August 2021 – March 2022 The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a California-based non-profit organization whose mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resil
Caff
JULY 26, 2021
A few weeks ago, an odd request appeared on an online farmer discussion group to which I belong. A lawyer was soliciting white farmers to join a lawsuit fighting a new USDA loan forgiveness program aimed at helping minority farmers, claiming it unfairly excluded white farmers… like me. This program, open to Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, Asian and Pacific Islander farmers, was intended to help relieve the financial barriers to farm ownership created by generations of discrimination, the legacy of
Caff
JULY 23, 2021
Fire Resilience on the Farm. This 6-part workshop includes presentations from farmers, ranchers, experts and agencies on preparing your farm or ranch for wildfire. While some speakers may be focused on topics specific to Sonoma County, most content will be relevant to farmers and ranchers anywhere. WATCH THE RECORDING: PROGRAM: 0:00 – 0:30, Che Casul, Center for Social and Environmental Stewardship Che Casul, CEO of the Center for Social and Environmental Stewardship, an organization focus
Caff
JULY 19, 2021
Job Title: Ecological Farming Program Coordinator Location: Davis / hybrid work option available FTE: 50% – 70% FTE Starting Salary: $45K – $55K FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Director of Ecological Farming Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems.
Caff
JULY 8, 2021
Job Title: Grants and Contracts Manager Location: Davis / hybrid work option available FTE: 60%-100% FTE Starting Salary: $60-$65K FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Director of Development & Administration The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems.
Caff
JULY 7, 2021
E-Commerce for the small farm features the experiences of two farmers with using Shopify. Learning Objectives: Learn how e-commerce supports with marketing and sales Gain basic understanding of e-commerce platforms E-commerce adventures from the field: Learn from two CA farms on adapting new platforms during the Covid pandemic Learn about CAFF’s new Tech Hub & existing resources This webinar took place as part of the 2021 California Small Farm Conference, a production of Community Alli
Agribusiness Blog
JULY 27, 2021
President Biden’s American Families Plan proposes a new transfer tax on farm and ranch families. Many commentators refer to this as an elimination of the step-up in basis. This is incorrect. Step-up in basis remains, however, families will now face a burdensome transfer tax during lifetime or at death. Farming and ranching are very capital-intensive with low margins, subject to the whims of weather and markets outside the control of the farmer or rancher.
The Lunatic Farmer
JULY 21, 2021
Sometimes things come along that need no introduction or conclusion because they stand alone. This is one of those times. I've known Amos Miller, an Amish farmer in Pennsylania, for many years. He's been faithfully serving his area with good food for a long time, but obviously our friends at the USDA do not take kindly to folks who believe in choice.
Agribusiness Blog
JULY 21, 2021
We seem to have had some technical issues earlier this week including the last post that was emailed. If you were unable to access that post in your email, please go to www.farmcpatoday.com and you can click directly on that post. It appears that there may be a fair amount of crop insurance claims for this year crops (especially Pacific Northwest wheat crops).
The Lunatic Farmer
JULY 8, 2021
The media is aflutter over President Biden's executive order giving farmers more freedom to sue their agriculture oligarch captors, otherwise known by names like Tyson, Perdue, Cargill, Archer Daniel's Midland, JBS Holdings and Iowa Beef Packers and others. Farmers who voluntarily signed these agreements with corporate entities now feel abused by their taskmasters.
Agribusiness Blog
JULY 7, 2021
Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) came about as part of the passage of ACA during the Obama administration. It has been in effect for almost 10 years. The 3.8% tax rate is applied based upon the lower of: Total investment and passive income (interest, dividends, capital gains, rents, etc.), or Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in excess of a threshold ($200,000 single and $250,000 for married couples).
Agribusiness Blog
JULY 20, 2021
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a bill to make changes to the Section 199A deduction. The key changes are as follows: The Section 199A deduction would be eliminated for trusts and estates. It would raise the threshold to $400,000 but would completely phase-out the deduction once your taxable income (before the deduction) reaches $500,000.
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