Farmer and Farmland Owner Income Tax Webinar

Are you a farmer or farmland owner wanting to learn more about the recent tax law issues? If so, join us for this webinar on Friday, December 15th, 2023 from 10am to noon. This webinar is a part of our Farm Office Live Series and serves as our Farm Office Live! Webinar for December. To register for this webinar go to: https://go.osu.edu/register4fol

This webinar will focus on issues related to farmer and farmland owner income tax returns as well as the latest news on CAUV and property taxes in Ohio and the big changes to the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT). This two-hour program will be presented in a live webinar format via Zoom by OSU Extension Educators Barry Ward, David Marrison and Jeff Lewis along with Purdue faculty member Dr. Michael Langemeier. Individuals who operate farms, own property, or are involved with renting farmland should participate.

Topics to be discussed during this webinar include (subject to change based on tax law change):

  • Economic Outlook

  • Depreciation Update

  • Employee vs. Independent Contractor

  • Corporate Transparency Act/Beneficial Owners Information Reporting

  • 1099-K Changes

  • Charitable Remainder Trusts

  • Basis Allocation Land Acquisition – Allocating Basis to Residual Fertility for Future Deductions

  • Defining Farm Income to Avoid Paying Estimated Tax

  • Keeping an Eye Forward on Estate/Gift Tax Limitation

  • Reminder – Keeping an Eye on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Provisions Sunsetting After 2025 Tax Year

  • Ohio Tax Update (CAUV/Property Tax Update, CAT Changes, Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, Ohio Tax Law Interpretation – Ohio Supreme Court Issues New Ruling)

  • Indiana Tax Update

To register: https://go.osu.edu/register4fol

For more information, contact Barry Ward at ward.8@osu.edu or Jeff Lewis at lewis.1459@osu.edu

Pesticide Applicator Exam Training January 18, 2024

A pesticide applicator exam training session will be offered on January 18, 2023, 6:00 PM, at the Rural Services Building. In order to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator License, individuals must pass the exam which is administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.  Those who wish to use Restricted Use Products (ODA List) must acquire an applicators license to purchase and apply product. This training is intended to provide an overview of the concepts presented in the exam as preparation.  To register for this training session please email martin.2422@osu.edu or call 740-454-0144.

 

Following this training session, the Ohio Department of Agriculture will be present at the Rural Services Building to administer the exam on:

January 25, 20234, 10:00 AM

(Exam registration at the ODA Website)

Or, call ODA at 614-728-6270 for more exam information

Updates from around OSU Extension

Harvest Delays – Light vs. Temperature | Agronomic Crops Network 

Harvest Complete? It’s Time To Assess SCN Levels In Your Fields! | Agronomic Crops Network 

2023 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials: Results For All Trial Locations | Agronomic Crops Network 

Presynchronization and Improving Fertility of Beef Cows | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter 

Why is This Time Different? | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter 

The Cost of Money | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter 

Time to Plan a Winter Feeding Program | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter 

Living on a Few Acres: Sheep and Goat Production | OSU Sheep Team 

Lambing and Kidding Assistance | OSU Sheep Team 

An Environmental Law Harvest | Farm Office 

New law limits who can own agricultural land in Ohio | Farm Office 

New Publication Discusses Wills and Trusts | Farm Office 

Announcing our “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” Fall and Winter Workshops | Farm Office 

Ohio Beef Cattle Herd Health Seminar in Caldwell, OH on January 26

Join OSU Extension and the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine for a day focused on beef cattle herd health and preventive care.  This event will be January 26, 2024 at the Caldwell Extension Operations research farm in Noble County at 16714 Wolf Run Rd, Caldwell, OH.  Program starts at 10:00 AM and includes lunch.  RSVP by January 19.  Cost is $10.  A registration form is available at this link.

2023 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium Announced

On behalf of The Ohio State University, Ohio Sheep and Wool Program, and Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, we are pleased to announce the date of the 2023 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium to be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wooster Campus Shisler Conference Center (1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, Ohio 44691). The theme of the 2023 symposium is Nutrition and Marketing. Throughout the day, we will hear reflections and insights about changes in the sheep, lamb and wool industry. We will discuss nutrition as it primarily relates to sheep flocks including an emphasis on club lamb flock nutrition. We will also hear from speakers on marketing insights of both sheep, lamb and wool. Speakers and discussions will lead to the betterment of the flock and the American Sheep Industry.

Speakers at this years event include: Dr. Francis Fluharty, Allen Johnson, Ty McGuire, ASI President Brad Boner, ODA State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Summers, OSU Small Ruminant Specialist Dr. Brady Campbell and more…

A quick guide highlighting the days events include:

  • OSU Sheep Research Update/OSU Sheep Facility and Production Update
  • Nutrition
    • Dr. Francis Fluharty, Chair of Animal Sciences, University of Georgia, Sheep Flock Nutrition
    • Allen Johnson, Purina/Johnson Show Lambs, Club Lamb Flock Nutrition
    • Ty McGuire, Biozyme Nutrition, Sheep Flock Nutrition
  • Sheep and Lamb Marketing
    • Dr. David Anderson, Agricultural Economist, Texas A&M University, via ZOOM
  • Additional Events at the Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium
    • 8:00 a.m. – 2023 OSIA Annual Membership Meeting
    • Breakfast and Lamb Lunch included with Registration
    • Industry Awards Program
    • OSIA Scholarship Silent Auction
    • Trade Show

Of additional importance, the Young Shepherd’s Assembly will also be meeting again this year the evening before the symposium for fellowship and discussions related to all things sheep. Those that are 18-40 years of age (physically or at heart) are welcomed to join for food and drinks at JAFB Wooster Brewery, 120 Beall Ave., Wooster, OH 44691. Cost: FREE. Sponsored by Open Roads Renewables. Pre-registration required.

For those interested in registering for this years program, please do so by completing the online for at https://www.ohiosheep.org/osia-programs.html#symposium. Please complete your registration by November 18th.

2023 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium Flyer 

Source: 2023 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium Announced | OSU Sheep Team

Weather Update: Fall Weather Settles In But No Freeze Yet

The weather pattern over the last couple of weeks has certainly brought cooler temperatures to the region. However, temperatures are still above average across the state through the first 16 days of October. In fact, most locations across the northern half of Ohio typically experience their first 32°F (freeze) in the first two weeks of the month. As Figure 1 shows, this is not the case in 2023, with only a couple of stations having reported freeze conditions so far.

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Grazing Corn Residue, a Feed Alternative! | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter 

Dry Weather? Don’t graze down to the nubbins! | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter 

Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter 

Demand for CHOICE Beef Strengthens | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter 

Is AI Ready to Draft Your Farm Lease? | Farm Office 

Ohio Contemplating Temporary CAUV Changes | Farm Office 

OSU Extension Weather Extremes Committee and the State Climate Office of Ohio to Host Climate Smart: Farming with Weather Extremes Conference | Agronomic Crops Network 

Stockmanship and Stewardship Tour September 29 and 30

Join us in Caldwell, Ohio! This unique Stockmanship and Stewardship event is focused on live low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance training, and industry updates you won’t find anywhere else this event is not one to miss. Gain an edge on learning about consumer concerns regarding beef sustainability and livestock welfare, how those concerns have impacted the industry, and the role that Beef Quality Assurance plays in the conversation.  Producers who attend not only receive hands-on training in best management practices to help improve their operation, but also the chance to get BQA certified!

More info and registration at this link

Recent News and Headlines

Late-season Pigweed Scouting | Agronomic Crops Network
 

Corn Yield Forecasts as of August 23, 2023 | Agronomic Crops Network
 

Meet Your Soil Fertility Extension State Specialist- Dr. Manbir Rakkar | Agronomic Crops Network
 

Lep Monitoring Network Update #17 – Fall Armyworm Monitoring Starting Across Ohio | Agronomic Crops Network
 

Join OABA and OSU Extension for the 4R Technology Review Field Day on September 6 | Agronomic Crops Network
 

Stockmanship and Stewardship Tour for the Beef Industry Hosted in Caldwell, Ohio | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter
 

August Hay Production Estimates are Encouraging, but Variation Still Exists | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter
 

Mineral Supplementation on Pasture | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter
 

Ask The Experts take the stage at FSR | Ohio Ag Manager
 

Shearing Preparations | OSU Sheep Team

Stockmanship and Stewardship Tour September 29 & 30

Join us in Caldwell, Ohio! This unique Stockmanship and Stewardship event is focused on live low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance training, and industry updates you won’t find anywhere else this event is not one to miss. Gain an edge on learning about consumer concerns regarding beef sustainability and livestock welfare, how those concerns have impacted the industry, and the role that Beef Quality Assurance plays in the conversation.  Producers who attend not only receive hands-on training in best management practices to help improve their operation, but also the chance to get BQA certified!

More info and registration at this link