Items: Management & Finance
Avoid Costly Fines: What You Need to Know About New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules
By Laura Powers | KFBM Area Extension Specialist and Suzy Martin | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published on Aug. 29, 2024
In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act, requiring certain entities to report information on their owners and those who have a certain level of control over the entity, referred to as Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI). This law became effective January 1, 2024.
What to Think About Going into Harvest?
By Tarrah Hardin | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published on Aug. 29, 2024
As we are moving into harvest there are couple of things to think about in terms of farm finances. This year, net farm income is expected to decline and many farmers are worried about how they will cash flow the rest of the 2024 crop year. Now is the time to think about what can be done to help from seeing a significant decrease this year.
2024 Farmland Values
By Steve Isaacs | Extension Professor
Published on Aug. 29, 2024
According to USDA estimates from their annual Land Values Summary, Kentucky’s average Farm Real Estate Values increased 7.5% in 2024 to $5,300/acre, up from $4,930 in 2023. Figure 1 is a comparison of Kentucky land values with the national trend since 2000.
Ag Census Summary on Government Farm Program Payments for Kentucky Counties/Regions
By Will Snell | Extension Professor
Published on Jul. 30, 2024
The Ag Census provides data to examine the relative importance of government farm program payments on a state and county level.
Navigating Carbon Strategies: Understanding Offsets and Insets in Agriculture
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Jul. 30, 2024
As corporations worldwide intensify efforts to mitigate their carbon footprints, two primary strategies have emerged: carbon offsets and carbon insets. These approaches, while designed to address corporate emissions, have significant implications for the agricultural sector.
What to Do When You Don’t Have Enough Money
By Kayla Brashears | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published on Jul. 30, 2024
Several years ago, I wrote an article for the Economic & Policy Update, “What to do When You Have Too Much Money.” We’re having a full circle moment due to the volatility of the agriculture industry as Kentucky farms are experiencing a slide in profitability from the booming 2020, 2021, and 2022 crop years.
Should You Pay Your Kids to Work on the Farm?
By Kayla Brashears | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published on Jun. 27, 2024
Even in the year 2024, farming tends to be a family affair. The late nights and subsequent long hours can mean the most promising way to spend family time is by spending it together in the field or on the ranch.
Interest Rates and Refinancing
By Jennifer Rogers | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published on May. 24, 2024
It is no secret that interest rates have increased. In fact, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates 11 times between March 2022 and July 2023. This rise in interest rates has increased the cost that consumers and businesses pay on borrowed money at all levels. Our Kentucky farms are no exception to this increase in cost. Farm businesse
Spring 2024 Farm Observations Across Kentucky
Published on Apr. 29, 2024
The Kentucky Farm Business Management Program is a program of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky.
Maximizing Value: 2024 Spring Application of Broiler Litter for Grain Crop Production
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 28, 2024
Spring is here and grain producers across the state are gearing up for planting. One of the many decisions producers have to make before planting is in regard to their nutrient management plan. Broiler litter provides a great opportunity as a complete fertilizer and is being produced and used throughout the state in grain production. However,
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