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MATERIAL PARTICIPATION TEST CAN "TRICK" TAXPAYERS
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Often enough the IRS will “trick” taxpayers by questioning whether they satisfy the Material Participation Test. This happens if the IRS concedes that your farm, livestock or horse activity is conducted for profit under the hobby loss rule. [more...]
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BLACK INK -- QUALITY IN THE FAST LANE
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At the local café two cattlemen are discussing the idea of compensatory gain. [more...]
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STATES RECOGNIZED FOR INCREASING NCBA MEMBERSHIP
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Three state affiliates of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association have received one-year leases on a New Holland round baler for their efforts to boost membership in the national organization. [more...]
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KD CATTLE CO. HOSTS ANGUS BULL SALE OCTOBER 4TH IN LOUISIANA
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The KD Cattle Co. Angus Bull Sale was held October 4, 2008 at the farm in Clinton, La. [more...]
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HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- LET THE CENTRALIZATION BEGIN
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Conspiracy theorists unite. In President Barack Obama and his platform, you apparently will have plenty of room to say, “I told you so.” [more...]
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BRAUNVIEH ASSOCIATION HIRES NEW EXECUTIVE V.P.
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The Braunvieh Association of America Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of a new executive vice president, Ronald P. Bolze Jr. [more...]
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IT'S THE PITTS -- YOUR SUBOPTIMAL CONTENT PROVIDER
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I am so sorry. I apologize to everyone who may have been offended by my use of the word “slaughter” in referring to fat cattle at a slaughterhouse. [more...]
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YON FAMILY FARMS FALL SALE HELD NOVEMBER 1
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A beautiful fall day was the setting for the 5th Yon Fall Angus Female and Bull Sale in Ridge Spring, S.C. on November 1, 2008. [more...]
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MANAGING SICK CATTLE IS IMPORTANT TO PROFITABILITY
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There are few factors that affect the profitability of a cattle operation like sickness and deathloss in cattle. [more...]
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COMMODITYINSITE.COM
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In October, the Dow lost 14 percent, it's worst performance in 23 years while commodities as measured by the CRB index fell 26 percent, the worst decline in 37 years. It was a bearish month indeed. But what does a historically weak October suggest for the Dow during the month of November? [more...]
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LIMOUSIN, LIM-FLEX PARADE IN KANSAS CITY
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The American Royal's Limousin show was Oct. 29 in Kansas City, Mo. The American Royal is one of the North American Limousin Foundation's four major Medal of Excellence shows. [more...]
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HEREFORD EXHIBITORS HONORED IN KANSAS CITY
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Hereford exhibitors were recently rewarded for showcasing their breeding programs at national and regional shows throughout the past year. At the American Hereford Association's (AHA's) Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 3, Hereford show heifer, show bull and premier exhibitor awards were given to exhibitors in each of four U.S. regions. [more...]
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HERNDON NAMED NEW HEAD OF MSU CENTER
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The North Mississippi Research and Extension Center will have new leadership beginning Nov. 1 from a longtime Mississippi State University agricultural economist. [more...]
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MAY AND SONS CHAROLAIS PRODUCTION SALE HELD
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The May and Sons Charolais Production Sale was held October 11, 2008 at the Knoxville Livestock Market in Knoxville, Tenn. [more...]
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SPITZER RANCH BULLS POST IMPRESSIVE GAINS
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Weigh day for 56-Day weights (September 13, 2008) documented an average daily gain (ADG) of 3.63 pounds for the entire group of bulls on this year's development program. [more...]
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