WILL ALLEN already had the makings of an agricultural dream packed into two scruffy acres in one of Milwaukee’s most economically distressed neighborhoods. His Growing Power organization has six greenhouses and eight hoophouses for greens, herbs and vegetables; pens for goats, ducks and turkeys; a chicken coop and beehives; and a system for raising tilapia [...]

In an environmentally conscious tweak on the typical way of getting food to the table, growing numbers of people are skipping out on grocery stores and even farmers markets and instead going right to the source by buying shares of farms. On one of the farms, here about 35 miles west of Chicago, Steve Trisko [...]

At the time when purchasing farm and construction equipments can be expansive, the option of used machine has assisted people largely to reduce burden. Buying used machinery like used tractor, rice planter, harvester, bulldozer, crane etc, has opened up a new door for the people in order to run a successful operation. The second hand [...]

While the purchase of farm as well as construction equipment remains an expensive affair, used machines offers a lucrative alternative to the people. Moreover, it helps in reducing the financial burden of people. Besides this, the purchase of used machinery like bulldozer, harvester, rice planter, crane and used tractors has opened new gateways for people [...]

Short- and long-term agricultural planning price projections for North Dakota are available, says Ron Haugen, farm economist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. The publication shows 2010 price projections for crops and livestock produced in the state and price estimates for future years. Price projections are given for the major crop commodities, including [...]

Every farm B2B business directory, whether a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation, will some day change ownership. This Factsheet deals with the tax implications of transferring farm assets to family members and the options available to minimize tax. Prior to any major transfer of assets it is critical to consult a tax advisor. Do this [...]

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In many instances, doing something the same way over and over again, such as honing an athletic skill or preserving the recipe for your great-grandpa’s secret barbeque sauce, can be construed as a positive. At other times, it’s interpreted as being in a rut and adverse to change because of habit. In the agricultural arena, [...]