On this episode, we’re joined by Shannon Sand, an agricultural economist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability. She recently wrote an article about IRS requirements for issuing 1099 forms — a topic that’s especially relevant for farmers and ranchers this time of year. Whether you hire independent contractors, rent land, or make other payments that could require a 1099 filing, it’s important to know the rules to avoid potential penalties.

Article: https://cap.unl.edu/news/who-needs-fill-out-1099-sand-250203/

With recent land purchases, some are asking questions to learn more about IRS Section 180 and how it may provide tax deductions in the year of purchase. Shannon Sand is an agricultural economist and educator with Nebraska Extension who is based in North Platte. She joins the podcast to break down what exactly Section 180 is, who can potentially benefit from it, and how landowners can work with their tax professionals to utilize it.

Read more: https://cap.unl.edu/news/what-irs-section-180-and-how-does-it-work/

Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf discusses what happens to farmland lease agreements when a landlord passes away. With handshake agreements still prevalent in Nebraska, the nuances of ownership transitions can create uncertainty for both landlords and tenants. Groskopf has a new article on our Center for Ag Profitability website, cap.unl.edu, that unpacks these scenarios and helps provide clarity on managing farmland leases effectively.

Read more at https://cap.unl.edu/news/verbal-leases-what-happens-if-someone-dies-groskopf-250115/

When farm and ranch businesses develop a business strategy to achieve specific goals, like profitability, managers often have to account for risks that come from internal and external uncertainties. On this episode, Dr. Jay Parsons, director of the Center for Agricultural Proftiability here at UNL, discusses a new article he has authored as part of the RightRisk News team. It explores how producers can approach calf retention decisions within a framework of strategic risk management, which helps us coonsider factors that influence critical decision-making and strategies for navigating the risks involved.

Read more: https://cap.unl.edu/news/framing-strategic-risk-and-look-calf-retention-decision/

The results of the November elections are setting the stage for substantial shifts in Washington, D.C., particularly in agriculture policy. With new leadership across Congress and the White House, key issues like the overdue farm bill, trade policies, tax reform, and regulatory changes are on the horizon. Today, we’ll discuss what these potential changes could mean for agricultural producers and the broader industry. Dr. Brad Lubben, extension policy specialist at UNL, wrote about these potential changes in his latest Policy Report column for Nebraska Farmer. He joins to discuss.

Read more: https://cap.unl.edu/news/stage-set-monumental-change-ag-policy/

This episode of Nebraska FARMcast takes a special look at emerging trends and the future of the workplace. From the growing demand on the part of employees for workplace flexibility to the importance of skills over degrees to employers, many businesses will face new challenges and opportunities in the coming years. Dr. Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, an Extension Specialist with Rural Prosperity Nebraska at UNL, joins to talk about a new article she has published on our center’s site, cap.unl.edu, that was inspired by recent findings from the Harvard Business School on the future of workplace environments.

Read more: https://cap.unl.edu/news/are-you-ready-different-workplace-environment/

With lower commodity prices and tight margins for agricultural producers this year, paying attention for Farm Bill Commodity programs like ARC and PLC will be an important part of a farm risk management plan. On this episode, we're discussing the future of the Farm Bill safety net with Brad Lubben, associate professor and extension policy specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In a pair of recent articles for Nebraska Farmer and the Center for Agricultural Profitability, Brad dives into the complexities of federal farm programs, especially as Congress works toward a new Farm Bill. We'll explore the policy decisions and economic factors shaping these critical support systems for producers, and what changes might mean for agriculture in Nebraska and beyond.

Dr. Lubben's articles:

Sizing Up the Farm Bill Safety Net: https://cap.unl.edu/policy-legal/sizing-farm-bill-safety-net

A Look at the Farm Bill Safety Net (via Nebraska Farmer): https://cap.unl.edu/policy-legal/look-farm-bill-safety-net

Anastasia Meyer, an extension agricultural economist with the Center for Agricultural Profitability has a new article on communicating estate plans to family when assets are divided unequally. She joins to discuss strategies for how families can handle these sensitive discussions and plan ahead for a smooth transition.

https://cap.unl.edu/succession/how-communicate-your-estate-plan-family-when-dividing-assets-unequally

On October 3, 2024, the Nebraska Cooperative Development Center and Nebraska Grocery Industry Association are hosting the second annual Grocery Industry Summit in Kearney. This event brings together a wide range of stakeholders — from grocers and vendors to policymakers and more — to discuss strategies for navigating these challenges and building stronger, more resilient grocery markets in our state.

Joining on this episode is Ansley Fellers, executive director of the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association, and Charlotte Narjes, director of the Nebraska Cooperative Development Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

More: https://cap.unl.edu/rural/grocery-industry-summit-address-retail-technology-competition

On this episode, Glennis McClure, an Extension Educator and Farm and Ranch Management Analyst at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses her article, “Determining a Fair Rent for Farm Buildings,” which outlines the key factors involved in establishing a fair and equitable rental agreement for farm buildings.

From calculating fixed and variable costs to considering depreciation and local market conditions, determining rent for these valuable assets is a nuanced process that requires careful evaluation. We'll discuss how property owners can make informed decisions and why understanding both the owner’s and the renter’s perspectives is crucial in setting fair rent.

https://cap.unl.edu