Farm & Ranch
Land Market Report: April Land Sales
By Jared Groce
May in Texas means regular thunderstorms and property tax valuations are both coming in. It is always a good idea to have a plan in place in case either one of those annual traditions becomes dangerous. Look closely at all of your tax valuation statements to make sure that they are taxing you on the correct items such as square footage, construction type, age of structures, and acreage.
If you are in doubt, measure your buildings yourself and pull out that survey of the land to make sure everything matches up. Incorrect information about your property is the most common thing I see in tax appraisals, and the easiest thing to fix. If you disagree with the values that they have given, you have the right to contest those values but you need to be prepared. Have solid comparable sales with you to show as evidence of what you think your property would sell for as of Jan. 1, 2024.
To read more, pick up a copy of the June issue of NTFR. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Barry Whitworth, DVM
With beef, pork, and poultry exports playing a vital role in the economic health of livestock operations, producers need to understand the dangers that foreign animal diseases and other diseases may have on the viability of their operations.
The recent discovery of Influenza A H5N1 virus in dairy cattle demonstrates the vulnerability of livestock operations to disease events. Sick animals are not the only consequence of a disease outbreak. The economic cost associated with disease can be high. Also, in foreign animal disease outbreaks, export markets can be temporarily lost. Currently, Columbia has restricted fresh/frozen beef and beef products from states with dairy herds testing positive for Avian Influenza. The best defense against these threats is a good biosecurity plan.
To read more, pick up a copy of the June issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
In Montana, June brings irrigating, brandings, and some wondrous sights from Mother Nature.
By Tressa Lawrence
Happy June from the lands of Wyoming!
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