Estate Transfer under the Proposed American Families Plan

By Jerry Pierce | KFBM Program Coordinator
Published on Jun. 29, 2021

On May 28th the Biden Administration released a general explanation of its proposed tax changes.

U.S. and Global Food Price Inflation

By Will Snell | Extension Professor
Published on May. 28, 2021

Food price inflation continues to be headline news as the food system adjusts from the lingering effects of COVID-19 amidst tight labor/ag supplies, a resurgence in the U.S. economy, and a host of other factors discussed below.

Proposed Gift and Estate Tax Changes

By Laura Powers | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published on May. 28, 2021

You may have been reading in the news lately about proposed changes to various tax laws and their impact on farmers.

Solar Farming Considerations

By Alison Davis | Extension Professor
Published on May. 28, 2021

An effort to rely on renewable resources instead of nonrenewable has the potential to meet the increased global demand for electricity. Both solar and wind energy have the potential to offset a significant fraction of non-renewable electricity demands, yet it occupies extensive land when deployed at levels large enough to meet global demand.

How Hay Became a Four-Letter Word

By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on May. 28, 2021

I've been waiting patiently for the inevitable to happen — for the word “hay” to morph into the word “haye,” or something similar.

Examining How Macroeconomic Policy Changes Impact the Farm Economy

By Will Snell | Extension Professor
Published on May. 12, 2021

Farmers and agribusinesses closely monitor changes in commodity and input prices, crop yields, rates of gains on livestock, the latest technology, and of course, the weather. However, changes in macroeconomic variables such as interest rates, inflation, income growth, and exchange rates, often have a much greater impact on their bottom line.

Contractor or Employee?

By Jennifer Rogers | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published on Apr. 29, 2021

Extra help is often needed around the farm.  It can be easy to get someone to come help out when needed and pay them at the end of the day for the job completed.  What gets difficult is knowing the difference between contract labor and an employee.  A lot of the time, this distinction between contractor or employee may not come up until the end

National Farm Market Impacts from Covid

By Tim Woods | Extension Professor
Published on Apr. 29, 2021

A Fall 2020 national survey conducted by the Farmers Market Coalition of farmers market managers starts to provide a glimpse into some of the winners and losers in farmers markets across the country.  Farmers markets have been important venues for small vendors and localized food systems, often providing a diversity of kinds of vendors participa

Carbon Markets 101

By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor and Will Snell | Extension Professor
Published on Apr. 29, 2021

The development of agricultural ecosystem credit markets, specifically carbon markets, is a hot topic in the popular press and Washington, DC.  The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 10% of carbon dioxide, a primary greenhouse gas, is emitted by the agricultural sector.  While this is relatively a small portion of

Specialty Corn Budgets | 2021

By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor and Samantha Kindred | Extension Associate
Published on Apr. 1, 2021

Purpose: This Decision Aid has been constructed to help budget for GMO, Heirloom, and Non-GMO corn production.  Machinery Options Evaluated: No-Till and Conventional production of GMO, Heirloom, and Non-GMO corn varieties. Author(s) Contact Information: