Published Apr 17, 2018
agricultural industry finds itself at a precarious professional crossroads... Many universities have noted a rising student demand for agricultural courses within their curriculum. Additionally, new reports indicate a steady increase in need for skilled agriculturalists... Beyond the significant gap between current open agricultural jobs and available candidates, there are several other compelling reasons why many young professionals are beginning to view farming as their post-college career of choice:Increasing Populations (a... As the population continues to grow, we'll continue to rely heavily on new agricultural innovations and alternatives, as well as the farmers themselves, to sustain our universal communities...
By Tyler Davis
Published Aug 2, 2019
#2 – The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 changed the rules for Farmers The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (Tax Reform) brought huge changes to the tax structure in the United States and the agriculture industry was not exempt... This means that agricultural personal property such as equipment, machinery, livestock, etc... #5 – Issues Arise when Land also has Depreciable Property Generally, when exchanging real estate in a 1031 exchange that includes a depreciable property (remember, land is never depreciated) such as a single-purpose agricultural building, warehouse, irrigation system, or barn, the taxpayer is required to recognize the previous depreciation on disposition of the property in a 1031 Exchange to the extent the replacement property does not have depreciated assets... As mentioned, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 restricted qualifying property and a consultation with your tax advisor or a qualified intermediary is necessary if considering an IRC Section 1031 Exchange... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
Published Jun 4, 2018
Traditional agricultural skills that made civilization possible are still alive and in use today. At the same time, hundreds of farm technician job listings across the US, and the rise of precision agriculture and software, clearly evidence the need for technologically-savvy farm technicians in the 21st century agricultural industry. It’s no surprise that tech-friendly millennials interested in farming are encouraged by these developments, which may make farming less labor intensive than in generations past... ” He also cited Wes Jackson’s Altars of Unhewn Stone: Science and the Earth, which highlights traditional farming methods as solutions to contemporary agricultural problems... Over at Polyface Farms, Joel strongly advocated agricultural education for those who intend to “farm against nature,” and cautioned against a “mechanical view of biology,” and “techno-arrogance” in general...
By Tyler Davis
Published Jan 8, 2020
On December 19, 2019, Treasury released the final regulations for the much-discussed Opportunity Zone program. Overall, these final regulations did a great job of answering most of the open farming & agribusiness questions proposed by tax practitioners... The Opportunity Zone initiative was enacted as part of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017... While this conclusion is clear from a traditional commercial real estate perspective, farmers and agribusinesses expressed concern about how to qualify from an agricultural land perspective... SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler was founded by Dean Saunders in 1996 and is a leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
By Tyler Davis
Published Mar 15, 2020
The decision to retire is often met with either enthusiasm or fear. Some farmers are counting down the days until retirement, and others are scared to retire because they aren’t sure what they will do without work. Many farmers who have worked so hard for decades have not developed any hobbies outside of farming... Further, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (LINK) (aka “Tax Reform) reduced the amount of state taxes that are deductible on your federal tax return... SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler was founded by Dean Saunders in 1996 and is a leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
By Tyler Davis
Updated May 13, 2020
Many taxpayers are surprised to find out that the IRS taxes hobby income... Unfortunately for taxpayers, deductions for hobby expenses are disallowed as part of the changes in the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017... You depend on income from farming for your livelihood Does the taxpayer & their spouse have full-time jobs? Were those jobs in the farming industry? Your losses are due to circumstances beyond your control or are normal in the start-up phase of farming Was the taxpayer’s business impacted by a hurricane or other natural disaster? How big of an impact did COVID-19 have on profitability? If this is a farming hobby, have fluctuating commodity prices increased the hobby losses? You change your methods of operation in an attempt to improve profitability Taxpayers should ensure clear documentation of any steps taken to increase profitability or minimize losses... You, or your advisors, have the knowledge needed to carry on the farming activity as a successful business Does the taxpayer have knowledge of this field from prior jobs or experience? Is this activity similar in nature to their full-time job? Is the taxpayer involved in any trade groups or have they attended any education conferences? You were successful in making a profit in similar activities in the past Has the taxpayer had previous income-producing activities? You make a profit from farming in some years and the amount of profit you make Has the taxpayer made a profit from these activities in the past and if so, how much was the profit in comparison to the loss years? Was the deviation very small? You can expect to make a future profit from the appreciation of the assets used in the farming activity... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is a leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
By Tyler Davis
Updated Oct 29, 2020
Most farmers and ranchers have a decent understanding of tax depreciation. When a business purchases assets, the business entity is allowed to write off the value of the asset purchased over the life of the asset. Land, however, is not depreciable as the value of the dirt & minerals does not decrease over time like the value of structures, barns, fences, etc... Impact of Tax ReformOn December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA)... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Accounting and Bookkeeping, Agribusiness
Updated Sep 10, 2020
The weed control measures used in soybean production need to be overhauled. The development of resistance in weeds has made current technology and management increasingly expensive and comes accompanied with heavy yield losses. Precision management solutions can reduce chemical use in several ways. Current Weed Management in SoybeansSoybean is important for the global economy as it is used as a source for oil and protein (for people and livestock) and as biodiesel... Worldwide, regardless of the weeds species and the soybean cultivars used, farmers use only a few broad-spectrum herbicides and similar agricultural technology in the monoculture...
Categories: Precision Agriculture, Soybeans
By Tyler Davis
Updated Aug 7, 2020
A common issue among landowners, both large and small, is vandalism occurring on the property. One of the most interesting stories regarding vandalism is a Florida farm-owner we know woke up in the middle of the night in the ’80s to the cartel landing a plane full of cocaine on his property without permission. In doing so, the plane ran over his fence & caused a ton of damage to the property... Tax Reform Act – Depreciation Impact Internal Revenue Code Section 179, passed as part of The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (Tax Reform Act) & subsequently modified by the recently passed CARES Act, allows qualified taxpayers to fully depreciate certain asset purchases immediately in the year of purchase... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is a leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
By Rick Purnell
Published May 24, 2021
Becky McCrea, Waukee, Iowa; Cindy Rockwell, Carlisle, Iowa; and Molly Woodruff, Indianola, Iowa; are tech industry veterans who work with top agricultural firms nationwide... Using a menu, farmers can list jobs they want help with, such as planting corn, harvesting wheat, hauling cattle, baling hay and others... Farmers can rate providers and provide reviews when jobs are completed, so there is an incentive for providers to perform well... Farmers listing jobs can use the app at no charge... “Our Iowa and agricultural backgrounds ensure we’ll continue to improve Farmmee, adding innovations as is prudent and providing solid customer service for our farmers and providers,” Woodruff says...
Categories: Agribusiness, Apps, Farm Management
Interests: Cotton, Vegetables, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Poultry, Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Marketing, Agribusiness
Business Title: Kynetec
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Agricultural Market Research
About: At Kynetec, I manage all phases of large-scale syndicated projects, including cost budgets, inter-department communication and delivery of all projects, as well as maintain day to day contact to with production, sales and management personnel. I have also conducted several custom market research studies, in person and phone in-depth interviews (IDIs) with agricultural producers and professionals.
Interests:
Canola, Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Dairy, Swine, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Agribusiness, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables
Business Title: Mattie Hill Farms
Job Title: Agricultural Engineer
About: An Agricultural Engineer, Consultant, Realtor and Investor who's interest is to contribute positively in Agriculture by improving technologies to boost food production and ensure food safety. Hit me up for further details
Interests:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
Business Title: Saffron, Jujube,berberis
Job Title: agricultural engineering
About: Studied in agricultural engineering
M.Sc of horticulture
working as expert and consultant in Agriculture Organization of S.Khorasan Province
more than 30 years of experience in farming and cultivation of
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and jujube
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Interests:
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Job Title: Farmer, Other Ag Professional, Agricultural Historian
About: Retired military; Veteran Farmer Advocate; Historical Ag Interpretations
Interests:
Vegetables, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness, Wheat, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Operating a Farm, Taxes, Farm Management, Conservation Plans, Hemp, Organic Specialty Crops, Orchard Crops, Tree Nuts, Hunting, Homesteading, Soil Water
Business Title: Kynetec
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Agricultural Research Manager
Interests:
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Business Title: Kynetec
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Agricultural Market Researcher
Interests:
Cotton, Crop Protection, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Projects, Purchasing, Tools, Tree Nuts, Vegetables
Business Title: Drunken Duck Farms
Job Title: Farmer, Landowner, Other Ag Professional, Agricultural Marketer
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Business Title: Richey-Barrett Insurance
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Agricultural Insurance Advisor
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Business Title: Agricultural Inspector
Job Title: Agricultural inspector
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Published Apr 17, 2018
agricultural industry finds itself at a precarious professional crossroads... Many universities have noted a rising student demand for agricultural courses within their curriculum. Additionally, new reports indicate a steady increase in need for skilled agriculturalists... Beyond the significant gap between current open agricultural jobs and available candidates, there are several other compelling reasons why many young professionals are beginning to view farming as their post-college career of choice:Increasing Populations (a... As the population continues to grow, we'll continue to rely heavily on new agricultural innovations and alternatives, as well as the farmers themselves, to sustain our universal communities...
By Tyler Davis
Published Aug 2, 2019
#2 – The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 changed the rules for Farmers The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (Tax Reform) brought huge changes to the tax structure in the United States and the agriculture industry was not exempt... This means that agricultural personal property such as equipment, machinery, livestock, etc... #5 – Issues Arise when Land also has Depreciable Property Generally, when exchanging real estate in a 1031 exchange that includes a depreciable property (remember, land is never depreciated) such as a single-purpose agricultural building, warehouse, irrigation system, or barn, the taxpayer is required to recognize the previous depreciation on disposition of the property in a 1031 Exchange to the extent the replacement property does not have depreciated assets... As mentioned, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 restricted qualifying property and a consultation with your tax advisor or a qualified intermediary is necessary if considering an IRC Section 1031 Exchange... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
Published Jun 4, 2018
Traditional agricultural skills that made civilization possible are still alive and in use today. At the same time, hundreds of farm technician job listings across the US, and the rise of precision agriculture and software, clearly evidence the need for technologically-savvy farm technicians in the 21st century agricultural industry. It’s no surprise that tech-friendly millennials interested in farming are encouraged by these developments, which may make farming less labor intensive than in generations past... ” He also cited Wes Jackson’s Altars of Unhewn Stone: Science and the Earth, which highlights traditional farming methods as solutions to contemporary agricultural problems... Over at Polyface Farms, Joel strongly advocated agricultural education for those who intend to “farm against nature,” and cautioned against a “mechanical view of biology,” and “techno-arrogance” in general...
By Tyler Davis
Published Jan 8, 2020
On December 19, 2019, Treasury released the final regulations for the much-discussed Opportunity Zone program. Overall, these final regulations did a great job of answering most of the open farming & agribusiness questions proposed by tax practitioners... The Opportunity Zone initiative was enacted as part of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017... While this conclusion is clear from a traditional commercial real estate perspective, farmers and agribusinesses expressed concern about how to qualify from an agricultural land perspective... SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler was founded by Dean Saunders in 1996 and is a leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
By Tyler Davis
Published Mar 15, 2020
The decision to retire is often met with either enthusiasm or fear. Some farmers are counting down the days until retirement, and others are scared to retire because they aren’t sure what they will do without work. Many farmers who have worked so hard for decades have not developed any hobbies outside of farming... Further, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (LINK) (aka “Tax Reform) reduced the amount of state taxes that are deductible on your federal tax return... SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler was founded by Dean Saunders in 1996 and is a leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
By Tyler Davis
Updated May 13, 2020
Many taxpayers are surprised to find out that the IRS taxes hobby income... Unfortunately for taxpayers, deductions for hobby expenses are disallowed as part of the changes in the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017... You depend on income from farming for your livelihood Does the taxpayer & their spouse have full-time jobs? Were those jobs in the farming industry? Your losses are due to circumstances beyond your control or are normal in the start-up phase of farming Was the taxpayer’s business impacted by a hurricane or other natural disaster? How big of an impact did COVID-19 have on profitability? If this is a farming hobby, have fluctuating commodity prices increased the hobby losses? You change your methods of operation in an attempt to improve profitability Taxpayers should ensure clear documentation of any steps taken to increase profitability or minimize losses... You, or your advisors, have the knowledge needed to carry on the farming activity as a successful business Does the taxpayer have knowledge of this field from prior jobs or experience? Is this activity similar in nature to their full-time job? Is the taxpayer involved in any trade groups or have they attended any education conferences? You were successful in making a profit in similar activities in the past Has the taxpayer had previous income-producing activities? You make a profit from farming in some years and the amount of profit you make Has the taxpayer made a profit from these activities in the past and if so, how much was the profit in comparison to the loss years? Was the deviation very small? You can expect to make a future profit from the appreciation of the assets used in the farming activity... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is a leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
By Tyler Davis
Updated Oct 29, 2020
Most farmers and ranchers have a decent understanding of tax depreciation. When a business purchases assets, the business entity is allowed to write off the value of the asset purchased over the life of the asset. Land, however, is not depreciable as the value of the dirt & minerals does not decrease over time like the value of structures, barns, fences, etc... Impact of Tax ReformOn December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA)... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Accounting and Bookkeeping, Agribusiness
Updated Sep 10, 2020
The weed control measures used in soybean production need to be overhauled. The development of resistance in weeds has made current technology and management increasingly expensive and comes accompanied with heavy yield losses. Precision management solutions can reduce chemical use in several ways. Current Weed Management in SoybeansSoybean is important for the global economy as it is used as a source for oil and protein (for people and livestock) and as biodiesel... Worldwide, regardless of the weeds species and the soybean cultivars used, farmers use only a few broad-spectrum herbicides and similar agricultural technology in the monoculture...
Categories: Precision Agriculture, Soybeans
By Tyler Davis
Updated Aug 7, 2020
A common issue among landowners, both large and small, is vandalism occurring on the property. One of the most interesting stories regarding vandalism is a Florida farm-owner we know woke up in the middle of the night in the ’80s to the cartel landing a plane full of cocaine on his property without permission. In doing so, the plane ran over his fence & caused a ton of damage to the property... Tax Reform Act – Depreciation Impact Internal Revenue Code Section 179, passed as part of The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (Tax Reform Act) & subsequently modified by the recently passed CARES Act, allows qualified taxpayers to fully depreciate certain asset purchases immediately in the year of purchase... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is a leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
By Rick Purnell
Published May 24, 2021
Becky McCrea, Waukee, Iowa; Cindy Rockwell, Carlisle, Iowa; and Molly Woodruff, Indianola, Iowa; are tech industry veterans who work with top agricultural firms nationwide... Using a menu, farmers can list jobs they want help with, such as planting corn, harvesting wheat, hauling cattle, baling hay and others... Farmers can rate providers and provide reviews when jobs are completed, so there is an incentive for providers to perform well... Farmers listing jobs can use the app at no charge... “Our Iowa and agricultural backgrounds ensure we’ll continue to improve Farmmee, adding innovations as is prudent and providing solid customer service for our farmers and providers,” Woodruff says...
Categories: Agribusiness, Apps, Farm Management
By Steve Hanks
Published Mar 17, 2020
Regarding agricultural commodity markets, what effects do you think COVID-19 will have in the short-term? And, what effects do you predict in the long-term?
Categories: Ag Policy, Marketing, Agribusiness
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