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New information on www.section179.org reports the following:
"The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 has been passed by both the House and Senate and will be signed into law in the next few days – expanding the Section 179 deduction limit to $500,000.
In the hearts of many young producers is the drive to prove to their predecessors that they have what it takes to lead the next generation of agriculture.
It’s been almost two years since I became a ranch hand. Taking nonstop orders from my husband has been – how shall we say? – a bit of an adjustment. After all, I grew up on this ranch. I knew my way around. I just hadn’t been home a lot lately thanks to the town job, so perhaps I was a little out of date. And it’s not like I questioned his authority. Much.
Some folks call it winter. Some call it drought. Occasionally, it is just bad luck. Regardless of the cause, there are times when the pasture is not growing fast enough to keep up with the demand of the livestock. Whether growth is limited because of cold weather, drought or some other factor, one often needs a way to stretch pasture.
When the growing season has come and gone, livestock managers across the country look at what’s available to extend the grazing season. Whether it’s corn stubble, sorghum-sudan grass, stockpiled fescue, forage soybeans or small grain companion crops, those heading out to graze alternative forages should review the history of manure applications on the crop.
The news this week is that eastern states saw an increase in hay prices – both alfalfa and other hay – according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) for October reported prices.
Winter is upon us and preparation on the farm is crucial. The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a snowy and frigid winter for the East Coast and Midwest this year, while the Central states also should see a cold winter.
According to Reuters, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has filed a motion, asking courts to withdraw registration of Dow Chemical Co.'s new herbicide, Enlist Duo, as the agency studies new information regarding the product's impact on non-target plants.
Deere & Co. today said it has informed approximately 220 employees at John Deere Seeding and Cylinder in Moline, Illinois, that they will be placed on indefinite layoff, effective Feb. 15, 2016.
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