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Join us for Farm Office Live on March 15
March is already upon us and we're busy preparing for the March edition of Farm Office Live. Grab a cup of coffee and join us next Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. for our March webinar. We're excited to have a few industry professionals on this month for a panel discussion on the latest WASDE report and strategies for 2024 grain marketing. The full Farm Office Live agenda includes:
Farm Transition Planning Strategies for Second Marriages - Part 2, Divorce
In the last post, we looked at strategies to deal with second marriages using trusts. In this post, we look at the risks of divorce on the farm transition plan and strategies to minimize the risk.
Marital Versus Separate Assets
The Contract Law Harvest
In this rendition of the Ag Law Harvest, we bring you some contracts! Over the course of February, there were three Ohio cases that demonstrate the importance of having a written contract, the ability to form a contract through your actions, and the need to make sure specific terms within a contract can be enforceable.
Farm Transition Planning Strategies for Second Marriages - Part 1, Trusts
Our new Food Business Central course is available!
Are you a baker ready to sell your home-baked goods? Are you a farmer looking for value-added opportunities for crops you’ve grown or livestock you've raised? Are you an entrepreneur aiming to use local agricultural products to make value-added foods?
Winter application of manure in Ohio: what’s allowed?
Co-authored by Glen Arnold, OSU Extension Field Specialist in Manure and Nutrient Management
New Independent Contractor Rule Coming Soon!
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has introduced a new independent contractor rule, aiming to provide clarity and guidance for both employers and workers. The classification of workers as employees or independent contractors has become increasingly complex in recent years, resembling an endless carousel ride for many businesses, particularly those in the agricultural sector that frequently hire part-time and seasonal help.
EPA issues "existing stocks" order for over-the-top dicamba use
A federal court decision last week vacated the registrations of dicamba products XtendiMax, Engenia, and Tavium for over-the-top applications on soybean and cotton crops, making the use of the products unlawful (see our February 12, 2024 blog post). The decision raised immediate questions about whether the U.S.
Ohio Farmland Leasing Update webinar is March 1
As we enter the 2024 crop season, it's time for an update on economic and legal information that affects Ohio farmland leasing. Join our Farm Office team members on March 1, 2024 from 10 a.m. until noon for a special edition of our Farm Office Live webinars. In the Ohio Farmland Leasing Update, we'll share the latest information on these leasing topics: