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Keeping farms in the family Story by Ashton Clark Agriculture reporter
hether working in the fields or sitting around the dinner table, family is the heart that drives most farms. Keeping a farm in the family becomes an issue when a passing or detrimental illness is at hand. Estate planning is often the solution when considering how a farm stays in the family. There are many myths regarding estate planning. The first being that one should wait until their elder years to start the process. Estate planning is a process that should be started when a farm is first inherited; the reason for this is because no one individual can predict their passing day, accidents happen, and it is best to be prepared for them. According to civil and criminal attorney Thomas Bolling, “It is never too soon to begin the process of estate planning.� When considering estate planning, Bolling advises to first find an attorney who specializes in that area, and then discuss where the individual wants their land to go. With that, he emphasizes having a goal is essential to the process. If one is unsure of what their goals are or do not know what they want, Bolling finds it advisable to present their situation to said attorney. Even if one has an idea of what goals they have, he encourages farmers to seek out an estate planner because of the broad possibilities. Not only is it necessary to seek an attorney to learn of legal possibilities, but having an outside opinion assists in the situation where biasness occurs. He also discussed the importance of planning in the procedure, stating many people believe that one can walk into an attorney’s office and leave after one visit with a de-
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tailed document. The goals that the individual brings in on their first visit will be laid out, then discussed for the next meeting; this initiates proposals to be added to a will or trust. After this, a series of meetings will occur, one of which will include the consideration of either a will or a trust. Understanding the difference between a will and a trust is crucial in the process, as it is a deciding factor in where and how land is dispersed. According to the Legal Encyclopedia, one main difference between a will and a trust is that a will is a document that directs who will receive any property at the time of death, appointing a legal representative to carry out any wishes, this process occurs only after the time of death. A will covers any property that is only in ones name at the time of death, but it does not cover property held in
joint tenancy or in a trust. A trust on the other hand takes effect as soon as it is created and can be used to begin distributing property before death, at death or afterward. A trust is a legal arrangement through which one person, called a trustee, holds legal title to property for another person, called a beneficiary. A trust usually has two types of beneficiaries -- one set that receives income from the trust during their lives and another set that receives whatever is left over after the first set of beneficiaries dies. A trust also covers only property that has been transferred to the trust. Another difference between a will and a trust is that a will passes through probate. That means a court oversees the administration of the will and ensures the will is valid and the property is distributed according to the wishes of the deceased. A
trust passes outside of probate, so a court does not need to oversee the process, which can save time and money. Contrary to a will, which becomes part of the public record, a trust can remain private. According to Bolling, a major asset when deciding on either a will or a trust is the size of the land. He claims that if the land is quite small that it may be smart to go with a will, but if the farm is sizeable, a trust would be the best choice. Handing down property may be a far-fetched thought for several farmers, but family farms are dwindling down and estate planning is being pushed to the back of the mind. To keep mid-Missouri thriving with family farms, it is essential that estate planning be put on the forefront. Contact Ashton Clark at aclark@marshallnews.com
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Santa Fe Agri Leaders beefs up winter meeting with Checkoff Program updates Story and photos by Ashton Clark
n Monday, Jan. 19, Santa Fe Agri Leaders held its winter meeting and kickoff dinner in Alma. Keynote speaker Mark Russell, executive director of the Missouri Beef Council, spoke of the recent beef summit at the University of Missouri-Columbia, the current and future market for cattle, and what 2015 has in store of the beef industry. Russell spoke of the Beef Checkoff Program. According to the Beef Board’s website, the Beef Checkoff Program is a “producer-funded marketing and research program designed to increase domestic and/or international demand for beef.” Russell emphasized there is a three-word mission for the program, “drive beef demand,” which can be achieved through promotion, research and education. With the program, there is one dollar withheld from the sale
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would be required by the University of Missouri’s commercial agriculture program to find ways to enhance the state’s dairy industry. Hurst said maximum truck weights for hauling livestock need to be increased. “Surrounding states (Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska) have increased maximum weights for trucks hauling livestock to 85,000 pounds or greater on state roads and highways…this causes inefficiencies when traveling across state lines and puts our producers at a disadvantage,” Hurst testified. Missouri’s maximum weight limit is currently 80,000 pounds. On legislation to control foreign ownership of land, Hurst said Farm Bureau members support a complete prohibition on foreign-owned farmland, but believe the compromise in the Omnibus Agriculture Bill is a start. “Missouri Farm Bureau supports this legislation as a whole and will work to see it passed by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor,” Hurst concluded in his remarks to the committee. The Omnibus Agriculture Bill is expected to pass because a provision to classify captive deer was removed. The Governor vetoed similar legislation last session because of the provision.
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by agriculture.com staff Phyllis Parks still meets with farmers who use paper ledgers and simple computer spreadsheets to track expenses. Parks is a CPA and certified valuation analyst with Daughhetee and Parks Management Consulting in Danville, Illinois. She doesn't think that's enough today. "They need to keep track of what they're doing, year to year, because prices are so volatile," she says. At a minimum, you should have accounting software, ideally a program that allows detailed reports on enterprise or cost centers and profit centers. It could be just three profit centers — corn, soybeans and custom work, for example -- or scores of individual fields and farms. "You need it to know if you're making the right decisions on seed," she says. Or to know the cost of trading in a combine annually. "To have it sitting in your shed 10 months out of the year," she says. "Is there a better way you can do that — maybe by sharing equipment?" Parks, president of the Farm Financial Standards Council (www.ffsc.org), has taken her message on the road, along with her partner, Joe Daughhetee. At Farm Bureau meetings and elsewhere, she makes a pitch for better accounting. "We always say you don't have to jump in with both feet. You can start small," she says. "But we stress if you don't do this, you don't know where you're at, really." Off-the-shelf products — QuickBooks, Peachtree, and others — are cheap ($100 and up) and work reasonably well. QuickBooks remains widely used in farm-
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When my husband and I started farming as fresh-faced 22-year-olds, we had no idea how fast things would change. We had no idea our young faces would soon give way to wrinkles. We had no idea words on the pages we read would soon become too small to see. And we especially had no idea we would be the “older” generation in a blink of an eye. When I look back, I realize we should have seen it coming. After all, although it was hard to believe, our parents had once been our age. But when you’re 22, it’s unimaginable to believe that in a wink of an eye, you too would grow up (and out). One of the biggest changes on the farm – as well as our lives – has been technology. When hubby and I graduated from college, computers were the size of the average person’s living room. The closest thing to today’s computer was an electric typewriter and an endless supply of Whiteout. GPS was an abbreviation for Grandpa’s … as in Grandpa’s house. Facebook would have been a book about, well, faces. A mouse was actually a rodent, and when we said
“desktop” we meant the top of an actual desk. A hard drive was a 13-hour car ride with two toddlers and a teenager. (“Mom, make him stop – he’s looking at me.” Telephones were anything but mobile. With the phone, attached by a lovely, curly cord, mobility was limited to about 10 feet. For my toddler, a few minutes of Mom on the phone meant freedom to explore, climb, touch and taste as fast as his little legs could move. It was a sad day for him when I finally got a cordless phone. Without cell phones, we actually had to communicate with each other before we left for the day. As in: “Honey, I’m going to the store after work and won’t be home until after 7 p.m.” Or from hubby: “I’ll be working the Smith place today and probably won’t quit until after dark.” If our vehicles broke down or got stuck we actually had to walk to the closest house and telephone. We could go on vacation and unless there was an emergency (and we actually left the name of a hotel) we would have no idea what was going on at the farm. There was no Facebook or Internet. No texting, no Twitter and certainly no Instagram. When our oldest was 9 months old, the three of us spent three days in a cabin in Bennett Springs with no television, phone or even a radio. Hard to believe, but not only did we survive, we had a good time. On our last family vacation a few years ago, panic set in if our phones were out of tower range for more than 7.3 minutes. After all, texting isn’t a luxury, it’s a right — and not knowing the weather at home when you are 1,000 miles away can cause severe mental stress.
Technology on the farm has helped us in so many ways. A cell phone can and has saved lives and even limbs in farm accidents. It saves time on a breakdown and more than once has saved a five-mile hike. GPS (as in Global Positioning System) and other tools mean farmers save costs and the environment with variable rate fertilizer, seed and chemicals. Of course, as with every advancement in history, there are drawbacks. Some might see the changes as improvement and others might not. When cars were invented transportation became easier, but small towns became less relevant and cities became larger. Blacksmiths became outdated and were replaced by auto mechanics. Horse manure was replaced by exhaust fumes. Infrequent buggy accidents were replaced by thousands losing their lives daily to traffic accidents. Today, talking on the phone is being replaced by texting. (And the word “are” is being replaced by “r”) Checking up on neighbors is being replaced by
Facebook, and carrying your loved ones’ pictures in your wallet is being replaced by snapshots on our cell phones. Sometimes I’m glad of the advancements. Other times I miss the good ol’ days of dinner conversations without phones and car rides with games such as “slugbug,” instead of video games on an iPad. But most of all I wonder what the next 30 years will bring. After all, for my sons and those just starting adulthood, the ‘good ol’ days’ are right now. As for me, I’m hoping for selfcleaning kitchens, disposable farm clothes, dust-free roads, rural pizza delivery and climate change of endless spring temperatures for Missouri. Ahhh, the good new days …
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John’s Jargon Q. A. Q. A. As we reflect on 2014, we celebrate our successes and look to identify the areas that we
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know need improvement. In taking control and strategically planning ahead we put ourselves at an advantage. We move into 2015 well educated and ready to take on any challenges. You will be seeing many headlines stating: “Trends” or “What’s Trending.” Don’t get caught in a passing phase! There is a difference in what’s new and proven, and what’s not well researched and just hot at the moment. There is a fine line, be well informed and choose wisely. I believe that in 2015 we will see three things come to fruition from one smart move — this will save you time, save you money and, best of all, make you money. What is that move? Biologicals! Biologicals have been around for a while, just as genetics in relation to seed. What makes today versus even a year ago different in the world of Biologicals? This is very simple. Science and research has advanced in many areas giving us a more natural product that is precise and targeted to help in eliminating pests, weeds and fungus. All of this while giving a healthier plant and soil. This ultimately gives bigger yields, heavier weights at the market and much more. Biologicals today are a sound decision. Make the move! You will find that Biologicals work hand in hand with your current planting portfolio and offer a clean application. You will realize that this small investment will pay for itself time and again. The difference you will see in the continued improvement and health in your soil, and plants will no doubt bring you back to Biologicals year after year. The Research I conduct on The Farm(tm) is more compelling than ever. The data that was collected last year, as well at that being collected as we move into the new year, has and will bring results that are very telling. Farmers are not just giving exciting testimonies, they are ringing the phone off the hook! This is a very exciting time to be in this industry.
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A. Yes, most definitely! We know that we are in the age of health consciousness. Americans are reading labels and educating themselves on what’s going into their shopping carts and ending up on their kitchen tables. Not only is our government bringing food and its source to the front burner, but so are doctors and schools. This brings a heightened awareness to the general public regarding their health and food source. Farmers are excited about Biologicals bringing bigger yields, healthier soil and crops. The best part is farmers are able to offer the marketplace a product that is grown using a more natural approach and being able to cut back on the use of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides in the process. That’s a win-win from the farmer’s field to the consumer’s table. We are fortunate to have Biologicals readily available, and at a price we can all afford. Years ago, Biologicals were known to be a costly addition, time and research has changed this. What was once only available to the researcher’s and Universities, is now available to farmers worldwide. Biologicals are key to soil health — they offer
several strains of beneficial bacteria and microorganisms that work in harmony to unleash bound nutrients already existing in your soil. They also create a microenvironment that is crucial for the development of a strong, deep root system. A strong root system then allows for a fast shoot and support at a cellular level. This creates a domino effect — strong roots lend to cell wall strength and great nutrient uptake from the root to the tip of the leaves. We now have a plant able to handle extreme temperatures and dormancy if this was to occur. Biologicals are like an inexpensive, but powerful insurance policy.
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MU Extanion Corner Increased dairy supply, steady demand lead to drop in prices by Jason Vance COLUMBIA – Milk prices at the farm level are expected to be about $6 a hundredweight lower than the record prices in 2014. “That is not going to be fun for producers,” says Joe Horner, University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist. “But it is not as bad as it has been some years in the past.” Horner told the MU Ag Marketing Outlook Conference on Jan. 21 that it goes back to the three-year cycle. “Dairy tends to go from high prices to high prices in about three years; we go from low prices to low prices in
about three years,” he says. “2015 is the third year down. We had fantastic profitability in 2014 with falling feed prices, great milk prices at the farm level and dairymen made a lot of money.” When producers see that kind of profitability, they tend to expand both number of cows and milk production per cow. Horner says cow numbers are 0.9 percent higher than a year ago and milk per cow is 2.4 percent higher. You have more cows producing more milk per cow and suddenly U.S. milk production is growing 3.4 percent. That is about twice what the U.S.
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COLUMBIA — The song remains the same for the cattle market: tight supplies and high prices. “Supplies are going to remain tight for some time, and domestic and export demand for beef looks good,” says Ron Plain, University of Missouri Extension
agricultural economist. “So we expect 2015 cattle prices to average higher than what we saw last year.” Plain made his comments Jan. 21 during the MU Ag Marketing Outlook Conference. He noted that the 19-year trend of
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14 missouri farms MU Extanion Corner Cattle continue to trend higher; hog markets 'yo-yo' fewer calves is going to end in the next couple of years. In recent months, heifer and cow slaughter has been down sharply. Female slaughter was 10 percent lower in 2014. “We are saving more heifers and cows for breeding, but it’s a slow process — nine months from breeding to birth and another two years before those calve reach slaughter weight,” Plain says. “So yes, more beef is coming in 2017 and 2018, but for the time being tight supplies and high prices will continue.” The hog market was up and down over the past year and Plain expects a repeat of that in 2015. The
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main reason is porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. “We lost a lot of pigs to PED last winter,” Plain says. “Since pigs go to slaughter at 6 months of age, those death losses meant a short supply of hogs and pork in the summer, which resulted in record prices.” Like many viruses, PED was less of a problem during the summer, so six months later hog slaughter is back to normal and prices have dropped off. Plain expects the same situation in 2015, with the market yo-yoing every six months with the death loss and the resulting price increases. Plain also says that both cattle and hogs slaughter weights are higher.
Farmers need to watch markets carefully in 2015 by Jason Vance COLUMBIA — Prices for all commodities are lower than they have been the last few years, and that will put some economic stress on many farmers. “I think farmers need to have a good idea of their financial needs for this year,” says University of Missouri agricultural economist David Reinbott. “Both shortand long-term ranges and cash flow needs. Any time we get rallies back into the price levels where it can meet those cash flow and financial goals, farmers really need to start locking those in.” There is an ample supply of old crop corn because of the record harvest in 2014. Reinbott says USDA has trimmed back the demand outlook some, but it’s still almost 13.6 billion bushels. “Right now we are looking at corn prices for old crop around $3.80,” Reinbott says. “That’s sort of the initial level of support with possible rebounds to $4 or $4.15.”
Reinbott says if corn gets into that range, farmers should probably sell old crop they have in storage. The outlook for new crop corn is that acres will be down 1-2 million. With an increase in demand, ending stocks could drop and with that, Reinbott says, producers could see new crop prices in the $3.90 to $4.20 range. With fewer acres of corn expected to be planted, more acres of soybeans should be planted. Reinbott says we could easily see 87 million acres or more of soybeans. “This would definitely push up ending stocks for new crop soybeans,” Reinbott says. “We’re probably seeing prices around $9 or possibly even slipping back into the upper $8 range.” Of course, the South American soybean crop will affect the markets. Although South American producers had early planting delays due to weather, Reinbott says their early soybeans are looking pretty good. Weather during the next four weeks will be critical
and any problems could see a rally in bean prices. Reinbott says farmers should sell some new crop beans if they get above $10. There were some problems with winter wheat planting last fall. Winter wheat will be down at least
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1500-1800 Gal. SS Spayer tank w/ or w/o baffles, on skids. Like new, $2500. 660-341-9557 45 KW Winco PTO Generator & others. Farm Power, Inc. 712-566-2606 4640 JD, '78, new 42" radials, 3 Pioneer SCV's, duals, asking $17,500. 573-8222991 Cat 7G, OS, hyd., dozer & scraper, OH eng. 1000 hours, U.C. 30% $40K 563542-1874 CIH 9380, '00, 3300 hrs, metrics, very clean, $79,500; CIH STX 325, 3 pt, PTO, 5900 hr, leather, 42's, 90%, $82,500. 217-4300837 CIH STX 480 '07, 710/70/42 duals, 2200 hrs, 409's, PS, $129,500. 217-430-0837
JD 7200 12r planter, finger pickup CM, JD BM, rebuilt markers, air clutches, shark tooth screw adj. residue managers. Kinze Seed mon., exc cond. $15000. 660-463-7634 JD 8440 4WD tractor, triple hyd, 20.8x38 tires, 8450 updates, 319-230-4349 NH BR7090 rd baler '08 extra wide sweep, 5500 bales, new belts. $18,500. 608-732-1072
(200) SimAngus open repl. hfrs Calfhood avc & PI tested, $2100/hd for 10 or more. Central KS, 785-2580173 (50) Red Angus feeder calves of western origin. 25 strs, 700-750# $2.50/lb; 25 replacement hfrs, 600-700# $2.70/lb. Will sep. Days 217-430-2502, Eves 217967-2223
150 strs, 725-750#, del Jan 15-22; 1st calf hfr pairs on contract del Apr/May; 40 blk 2nd calf br hfr, del NOW; 37 blk br hfr, start Feb 15, del NOW. Contact Rod Wright, Wright Livestock. 308-530-4537; www.wrightlivestock.com
Top Quality Red Angus Cows & Heifers bred to register red Angus bulls, preg checked, all vacc., due in March and April. 309-9458840
40 Fancy Big Black Bred Hfrs, extra quiet all shots done, bred to Western Orig, LBW, Angus Bulls. March & April calving. $3,150. Bedford, IA, 712-621-5506
JD 1770 NT Pltr '08, 16/30, Seed Star, VRD-2 mtrs, Max Emerge, XP, 1.6 bu, Eset, Insect, PDF, TW, Low Ac, Exc! $59,500. 319-3500579 JD 4450 '83, 5800 hrs, PS, MFWD, 3 hyd, wts, frt tank, 42" rubber, duals & hubs. Nice! $54,500. 515-3413188 JD 9650 combine, 1600 sep. hrs, dls, yld mot, hop & unload ext, exel, $90K. 319821-3244
FOR SALE! Bred Limousin cows & heifers, Red & Black, March & April calving. 15 Limousin heifers, suitable for spring breeding. Floyd Marx, Bryant, IA, 563212-8874 Red Angus 2 yr old bulls, exc. disposition, easy calving, GREAT muscle & growth. Prefect fit for heifers Fertility Checked. 641-2204014
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CIH SPX 4260, '01, 3283 hrs, 90" boom, 1200g. SS tank, clean $55,000. 217430-0837 Hardi Navigator 1000, 4 Sect. 80' booms, diaphragm pump, low acres, always shedded, exc cond. 660200-5488
Duroc, York & Hamp Boars Good Selection. Paul Martin, Shelbina, MO, 573-8224216
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