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: Tressa Lawrence
It has been a hot, dry summer across northeastern Wyoming. Many ranchers are weaning and shipping early due to the dry conditions and lack of grass.
By: Lindsey Monk
The Four Mile Fire was 2,082 acres and very close to three other fires all started by lightning the same night. Together, the four fires burned a total of approximately 47,827 acres. That is a lot of feed for cattle, and ranchers were moving the cattle out of the way. They are mostly contained now, but it has been a very hot and dry summer.
The Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, the Texas Beef Council, and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension banded together to bring the Beef Quality Assurance coursework to Texas. Dedicated to promoting best management practices for cattle producers in an effort to strengthen consumer confidence in beef as a wholesome food product, the program focuses on best husbandry practices for quality beef. The BQA coursework is available both in-person and online, with three types of certification available- Cow/Calf, Stocker/Backgrounder, and Feedyard. Courses are offered in both English and Spanish.
To read more, pick up a copy of the September issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
(Photo courtesy of Hannah Claxton)
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