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 BUSINESS SUCCESSION |
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Business Succession workshops are being planned for 2009.
To evaluate your current business succession plan, click here.
Those attending a workshop will receive expert advice on business planning, communications and teamwork. These are generally conducted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch included. The cost is free to Farm Bureau members.
For additional information, call toll-free 866-598-3693
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2008 ICN FARM INCOME TAX SEMINAR |
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Five major pieces of legislation were passed in 2008 affecting income taxes; Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008, Farm Bill 2008, and The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. It was a busy year for Congress and it was the first times that I remember that tax law changes were actually part of the Farm Bill.
Roger McEowen, Leonard Dolezal Professor in Agricultural Law, Iowa State University, will present information on the new tax law changes for 2008. Charles Brown, Farm Business Services Administrator at Iowa Farm Bureau, will present some farm income tax planning strategies and information on how the new tax law changes might affect your farm operation.
Two-way communication is available at the ICN sites, so questions are welcomed. We will be originating from Iowa State University, so we will be live there.
November 25th is the date for our 2008 Farm Income Tax Seminar. This is our 15th year using the Iowa Communications Network to bring you the latest information on farm income tax law. The seminar will last from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm and will be available at various sites across the state. Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa State University Center for Agriculture Law and Taxation, and the Iowa Farm Business Association, all cooperate to bring you this seminar. Registration is free and no pre-registration is required.
Charles Brown will also present the 2008 Farm Income Tax Seminar at Wayne County Farm Bureau on December 1st from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Jefferson County Farm Bureau on December 8th from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm and Mahaska County Farm Bureau on December 9th from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
For a listing of ICN site locations for the November 25 seminar click here.
For more information call Charles Brown @ (515) 225-5751 or email at cbrown@ifbf.org
2008 Farm Income Tax Seminar Documents
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FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
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Learn how to take control of your farm business or how to handle debt control and lender communications as well as other farm business related classes. Go there...
Farm Business Management Workshops |
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AS101 |
Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2 |
9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Henry County Extension office, Mt. Pleasant |
AS101 |
Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3 |
9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Clarke Electric bldg., Osceola |
AS101 |
Feb. 10, 11, 12 |
9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Buena Vista Co. FB office, Storm |
AS101 |
March 23, 24, 25 |
9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Calmar Dairy Center, Rm. 115 |
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AS121 |
March 10 & 11 |
9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Buena Vista Co. FB office, Storm Lake |
AS121 |
April 7 & 8 |
9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Calmar Dairy Center, Rm. 115 |
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CROP
INSURANCE AND MARKETING INFORMATION |
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Find out more about crop insurance basics from an
educational
presentation.
| 2008 CRC and RA
price estimates |
2008 CRC and RA Base Price Estimates: |
Price
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5.40 (through Feb. 29) |
| Soybeans (avg. of Nov. Futures in Feb.) |
13.36 (through Feb. 29)
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GRAIN HARVEST OR DELIVERY TOOL |
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Click here to download the Grain Harvest or Delivery spreadsheet. Use this spreadsheet to track grain yields on different farms or to help verify yields if you have a loss for insurance.
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SOYBEAN RUST TOOL |
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The Agriculture Department’s Risk Mgmt. Agency has introduced the Good Farm Documentation Tool for soybean producers. The online tool provides a way for producers to document their efforts to prevent and treat soybean rust, so the information is readily available if they need to file insurance claims due to crop losses. Click here to use the tool.
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IOWA DOT TRUCK GUIDE |
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The Iowa Department of Transportation Truck Guide
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FARMER EDUCATION |
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WINNING THE GAME: Click Here
The Iowa Farm Bureau offers a number of educational opportunities for farmers. With the complexity of today's agriculture, the need for continuing education for farmers is evident. Go there...
Presentation on Using Crop Basis Knowledge in Marketing, click here.
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