Business Title: Johnson & Taylor / Big O Farms
Job Title: Attorney
About: I grew up on a corn, soybean and hog farm in Vermilion County (near Danville), Illinois. I currently raise corn and soybeans with my husband near Pontiac, Illinois. I also am a partner at the law firm of Johnson & Taylor, in Pontiac, with my practice emphasizing on agricultural law, estate planning, real estate, tax and municipalities. I love that I am able to combine my love of agriculture and farming with my law practice and it is a great benefit to me and my clients that I have extensive personal experience with farming and agricultural transactions.
Interests:
Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Marketing, Agribusiness, Agricultural Law
By Tyler Davis
Updated Sep 15, 2020
The Delaware Statutory Trusts (DST) is a newer investment vehicle that allows real estate property owners, including farmers and ag landowners, to purchase tenants in common ownership in passive investment properties... Delaware Statutory Trusts have many advantages over traditional real estate purchases and traditional 1031 Exchanges. Investments in Delaware Statutory Trusts can appear very similar to investments in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)... More and more investors are attracted to Delaware Statutory Trusts because of their hands-off nature... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
Published Aug 17, 2018
With 23 more lawsuits and 488 more plaintiffs to go, more and more large-scale farmers and CAFO operators are increasingly worrying if it is just a matter of time when they will have their day in court, too... A Little Background on the SubjectBecause we need farmers to produce the food we eat, in the past there have been protections for farmers against what are called nuisance lawsuits... The farm was there before they moved there, and the law reasoned the plaintiff should have done more due diligence before purchasing the property next to a working farm... Additionally, Haley also mentions that pig farming is probably one of the most polluting agricultural activities, especially as it exists with the pig-excrement filled anaerobic lagoons... After all, $85 billion of the state economy comes from agricultural pursuits including the estimated 9 million hogs on over 2,300 farms state-wide...
Categories: Swine
By Dillan Roy
Updated Jul 27, 2022
The global agricultural micronutrients market is anticipated to reach a valuation of US$ 4... Various governments’ attempts to regulate micronutrient deficiency by increasing the content of agricultural micronutrients in agricultural produce are pushing the market for agricultural micronutrients. Key Takeaway from Market StudyGlobal agricultural micronutrients market is anticipated to hit US$ 7 Bn valuation by 2031... North America accounted for over 15% of global demand for agricultural micronutrients in 2020. The Asia Pacific region to dominate the demand pie of agricultural micronutrients...
Categories: Agribusiness
By Stan Clark
Published Sep 6, 2022
Buying and selling agricultural land isn't as easy as it may seem... As a result, seeking professional advice before buying or selling agricultural land is essential to ensure that all taxes are correctly calculated and paid. Below are some common tax considerations that must be taken into account when buying or selling agricultural land:Capital gains taxIf the land is being sold for a profit, then capital gains tax will need to be paid on the sale... Stamp Duty TaxWhen selling agricultural land, the seller is responsible for paying stamp duty tax... Stamp duty tax can be a significant expense when selling agricultural land, so it is important to be familiar with the rules before entering into a sale...
Categories: Agribusiness, Purchasing, Taxes
By Corey Tyner
Published Apr 12, 2022
These are the main things you should want in your agricultural warehouse and why each of them matters so much. Weatherproof ExteriorThe main issue some people have in the long-term with poor quality agricultural warehouses is that they didn't pay enough attention to the exterior of the building... Ample Space for StorageWhen building your agricultural warehouse: ensure that it's larger than you initially need it to be... Always build within budget, but give yourself the room your business deserves so it can grow in time without you having to eventually build another agricultural warehouse... This includes following any rules about adding industrial pipe insulation, any height laws, and whatever storage rules are in place for your type of agricultural business...
Categories: Farmland and Real Estate
By John Moody
Published May 21, 2018
It is that time of year again, at least in my parts. As things go from the tunnel to the field, all our friendly little four legged foes start to to make dinner plans… and breakfast plans... How significant? How is a over billion dollars per year? “The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated that losses to field crops, vegetables, fruits, and nuts exceeded $765 million USD in 2001... The benefits are many, since LGDs provide protection to their livestock along with crops, trees, and other investments in their mixed agricultural operations... In some states, even if you are allowed, the law imposes what, in my view, are senseless limitations...
By Tyler Davis
Updated Jun 20, 2020
One of the most common questions I receive as a tax professional is “What type of business entity should I choose?” Most new business owners are overwhelmed at this decision and do not fully understand the differences between types of entities. This article will explain rules, filing requirements, and benefits of the main type of business entities: sole proprietorship, LLC, Partnership, S-Corporation, and C-Corporation... Because this type of entity is not separate from its owner, the owner has personal liability if the company is the subject of a lawsuit... ) could also be subject to the lawsuit... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is a leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
Published Aug 2, 2021
The U. S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing to examine urgent challenges within the beef supply chain... The roadblocks that are depressing profits for our cattle producers and endangering the steady supply of affordable beef have really captured the attention of lawmakers, said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane... - Ensure that the America the Beautiful or 30x30 conservation plan prioritizes the input of agricultural producers and respects private property rights...
Categories: Beef
Published Apr 4, 2018
The rampant deforestation of the Amazon began in the 1970s when the government of Brazil determined they needed to build over 9,000 miles of roads help integrate the rainforest with the populated bordering areas. As the deeper parts of the rainforest became accessible, development of these lands became possible, and once begun, continued at an alarming rate. Farmers, loggers and cattle ranchers cleared forest to create grazing land as well as to grow highly profitable crops like soy... Since these changes were passed, Brazil has seen a distinct rise in new deforestation, as soy and cattle farmers have little respect for laws without consequences... There has even been talk of the Ruralists allowing for mining and other agricultural activities within lands scheduled for conservation...
Business Title: Johnson & Taylor / Big O Farms
Job Title: Attorney
About: I grew up on a corn, soybean and hog farm in Vermilion County (near Danville), Illinois. I currently raise corn and soybeans with my husband near Pontiac, Illinois. I also am a partner at the law firm of Johnson & Taylor, in Pontiac, with my practice emphasizing on agricultural law, estate planning, real estate, tax and municipalities. I love that I am able to combine my love of agriculture and farming with my law practice and it is a great benefit to me and my clients that I have extensive personal experience with farming and agricultural transactions.
Interests:
Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Marketing, Agribusiness, Agricultural Law
Job Title: Farmer, Ag Investor, Crop Consultant, Precision Agriculture Specialist, Other Ag Professional
Interests:
Canola, Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Specialty Livestock, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm, Projects, Purchasing, Repair, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Viticultue, Timber, Tobacco
Business Title: Brooksbrothers
Job Title: Landowner
About: Dedicated to people who care about where their food comes from.
Interests:
Fishing, Horses, Hunting, Vegetables, Organic Specialty Crops, Hemp, Cover Crops, Tools, Human Resources, Agribusiness, Marketing, News, Telemetry, Sustainable Agriculture, Feed, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Grass-Fed Livestock, Cotton, Rice, Wheat, Sorghum
Business Title: Stellar Content LLC
Job Title: Owner
About: Longtime ag writer/editor/photographer. My overriding goal -- help farm business owners/managers think differently about their crop production, precision technology, data management, soil health and sustainability practices to achieve greater investment return and satisfaction in their professional and personal lives.
Interests:
Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Cover Crops, Organic Row Crops, Precision Agriculture, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Swine
Interests: Beef, Poultry, Organic Row Crops
Interests: Corn, Beef, Dairy, Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture
Business Title: FarmLead
Interests:
Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Canola, Sorghum, Precision Agriculture, Marketing, Agribusiness
Business Title: RocktheB
Job Title: Farmer, Rancher, Landowner
Interests:
Beef, Dairy, Poultry
Public
The latest news on the innovative technology in the agricultural industry
Interest:
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
Public
A group dedicated to agricultural marketing.
Interest:
Marketing
By Tyler Davis
Updated Sep 15, 2020
The Delaware Statutory Trusts (DST) is a newer investment vehicle that allows real estate property owners, including farmers and ag landowners, to purchase tenants in common ownership in passive investment properties... Delaware Statutory Trusts have many advantages over traditional real estate purchases and traditional 1031 Exchanges. Investments in Delaware Statutory Trusts can appear very similar to investments in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)... More and more investors are attracted to Delaware Statutory Trusts because of their hands-off nature... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
Published Aug 17, 2018
With 23 more lawsuits and 488 more plaintiffs to go, more and more large-scale farmers and CAFO operators are increasingly worrying if it is just a matter of time when they will have their day in court, too... A Little Background on the SubjectBecause we need farmers to produce the food we eat, in the past there have been protections for farmers against what are called nuisance lawsuits... The farm was there before they moved there, and the law reasoned the plaintiff should have done more due diligence before purchasing the property next to a working farm... Additionally, Haley also mentions that pig farming is probably one of the most polluting agricultural activities, especially as it exists with the pig-excrement filled anaerobic lagoons... After all, $85 billion of the state economy comes from agricultural pursuits including the estimated 9 million hogs on over 2,300 farms state-wide...
Categories: Swine
By Dillan Roy
Updated Jul 27, 2022
The global agricultural micronutrients market is anticipated to reach a valuation of US$ 4... Various governments’ attempts to regulate micronutrient deficiency by increasing the content of agricultural micronutrients in agricultural produce are pushing the market for agricultural micronutrients. Key Takeaway from Market StudyGlobal agricultural micronutrients market is anticipated to hit US$ 7 Bn valuation by 2031... North America accounted for over 15% of global demand for agricultural micronutrients in 2020. The Asia Pacific region to dominate the demand pie of agricultural micronutrients...
Categories: Agribusiness
By Stan Clark
Published Sep 6, 2022
Buying and selling agricultural land isn't as easy as it may seem... As a result, seeking professional advice before buying or selling agricultural land is essential to ensure that all taxes are correctly calculated and paid. Below are some common tax considerations that must be taken into account when buying or selling agricultural land:Capital gains taxIf the land is being sold for a profit, then capital gains tax will need to be paid on the sale... Stamp Duty TaxWhen selling agricultural land, the seller is responsible for paying stamp duty tax... Stamp duty tax can be a significant expense when selling agricultural land, so it is important to be familiar with the rules before entering into a sale...
Categories: Agribusiness, Purchasing, Taxes
By Corey Tyner
Published Apr 12, 2022
These are the main things you should want in your agricultural warehouse and why each of them matters so much. Weatherproof ExteriorThe main issue some people have in the long-term with poor quality agricultural warehouses is that they didn't pay enough attention to the exterior of the building... Ample Space for StorageWhen building your agricultural warehouse: ensure that it's larger than you initially need it to be... Always build within budget, but give yourself the room your business deserves so it can grow in time without you having to eventually build another agricultural warehouse... This includes following any rules about adding industrial pipe insulation, any height laws, and whatever storage rules are in place for your type of agricultural business...
Categories: Farmland and Real Estate
By John Moody
Published May 21, 2018
It is that time of year again, at least in my parts. As things go from the tunnel to the field, all our friendly little four legged foes start to to make dinner plans… and breakfast plans... How significant? How is a over billion dollars per year? “The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated that losses to field crops, vegetables, fruits, and nuts exceeded $765 million USD in 2001... The benefits are many, since LGDs provide protection to their livestock along with crops, trees, and other investments in their mixed agricultural operations... In some states, even if you are allowed, the law imposes what, in my view, are senseless limitations...
By Tyler Davis
Updated Jun 20, 2020
One of the most common questions I receive as a tax professional is “What type of business entity should I choose?” Most new business owners are overwhelmed at this decision and do not fully understand the differences between types of entities. This article will explain rules, filing requirements, and benefits of the main type of business entities: sole proprietorship, LLC, Partnership, S-Corporation, and C-Corporation... Because this type of entity is not separate from its owner, the owner has personal liability if the company is the subject of a lawsuit... ) could also be subject to the lawsuit... SVN: Saunders Ralston Dantzler is a leading agricultural land brokerage based in Lakeland, FL...
Categories: Ag Policy, Agribusiness
Published Aug 2, 2021
The U. S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing to examine urgent challenges within the beef supply chain... The roadblocks that are depressing profits for our cattle producers and endangering the steady supply of affordable beef have really captured the attention of lawmakers, said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane... - Ensure that the America the Beautiful or 30x30 conservation plan prioritizes the input of agricultural producers and respects private property rights...
Categories: Beef
Published Apr 4, 2018
The rampant deforestation of the Amazon began in the 1970s when the government of Brazil determined they needed to build over 9,000 miles of roads help integrate the rainforest with the populated bordering areas. As the deeper parts of the rainforest became accessible, development of these lands became possible, and once begun, continued at an alarming rate. Farmers, loggers and cattle ranchers cleared forest to create grazing land as well as to grow highly profitable crops like soy... Since these changes were passed, Brazil has seen a distinct rise in new deforestation, as soy and cattle farmers have little respect for laws without consequences... There has even been talk of the Ruralists allowing for mining and other agricultural activities within lands scheduled for conservation...
Published Aug 21, 2018
It’s been over two decades since the first Roundup Ready crops were planted in commercial fields. At the time of introduction, the technology was revolutionary for farmers, who found a highly effective and convenient chemistry to control a broad spectrum of weeds. Roundup Ready corn and soybeans quickly became the norm in fields across the United States, and as a result, application of glyphosate increased dramatically... The agricultural community certainly made mistakes with the introduction and use of Roundup Ready technology... Following the label isn’t only the law, it’s also one of the best ways to ensure that new technology remains available in the future...
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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