September, 2016
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US Farm Economy Continues to Sputter
The Kansas City Federal Reserve just released their latest Ag Economy update and it continues to get bleaker.
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Congress Trying to Prevent New 2704 Regulations
Some members of Congress are trying to prevent the implementation of the proposed regulations from the IRS on the eliminating minority discounts, etc.
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Current Year Apple Projections and Data in Thus Far
Washington Farmers are estimating the current apple harvest to produce 133 million boxes of apples which is up 15% from last year. Washington is the number one apple producer with New York being far behind in second place.
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KSU/Washburn University – Part Two
I recap additional discussions at the first annual Ag Symposium held in Manhattan, Kansas.
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KSU/Washburn Ag Symposium – Part One
I am at the Kansas State University/Washburn University first annual Ag Symposium. I am speaking today on entity planning and will update for items of interest.
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My Weekend of Riding/Driving Combines
I spent the weekend riding/driving combines. This is my idea of a good time.
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Cybercrime Still a Hot Topic
Cybercrime continues to be a problem with all businesses including farmers. We discuss some of the ways to minimize the problem.
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Watch How You Account for Your “Entity”
The Tax Court issued a ruling yesterday involving a Texas Corporation and the two brothers who owned it. It did not go well for the taxpayers.
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Is Full Overtime Pay Headed Your Way?
California requires time and a half overtime once a farm worker exceeds 10 hours in a day or 60 hours in a wage. Governor Jerry Brown just passed a law changing this to 8 hours or 40 hours per week on a phased in basis beginning in 2019. Is it coming to the state that you operate in?
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Poll Data Favorable to Farmers
A recent poll indicates the public views farmers very favorably. This can be different from our perception.