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2/3/2012
As of early 2012, beginning farmers looking to purchase land from retiring farmers have another tool at their disposal: the Beginning and Socially Disadvantaged Farmer and Rancher Land Contract Guarantee Program, now available nationwide.
As Juli Obudzinski, policy associate with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), says, “the Land Contract Guarantee Program offers a good option for retiring farmers looking to work with new farmers directly, and helps beginners access the land they need to grow a viable farm.”
NSAC, affiliated with NYFC, pushed for this program’s inclusion in the last two US Farm Bills... Read more. 1/31/2012AgStar Financial Services is pleased to announce the retirement of $17.8 million in patronage allocations to its clients. The retirement of 2002 patronage allocations was distributed to more than 11,400 eligible stockholders. Read more. 1/16/2012
In an interview on the Linder Farm Network, AgStar's John Monson recaps 2011 activity of Rural Capital Network as well as the areas of focus for 2012. Listen now! 1/13/2012
So cold even the bunnies need earmuffs. Click Here to learn more on AgStar's Cold Steel Deal going on now through January 31st. 1/11/2012
AgStar’s Minority Lending Program is here and ready for use. The program is fulfilling AgStar’s mission of enhancing life and agriculture in rural America.
AgStar’s financial leadership and innovation shines through as we pioneer this market, which includes many underserved populations. We understand the importance of giving opportunities to all people in rural America, especially the minority farmers and ag entrepreneurs because there are limited lending resources offered to them. Through this program and by working together, we are providing these individuals an opportunity to succeed.
Additionally, there are grants and vouchers available through the AgStar Fund for Rural America for technology equipment and training to those who qualify.
Click here for more information on how to apply. 1/11/2012
Payroll Tax Cut Temporarily Extended into 2012
If you have employees and paid wages in 2011 and will continue to pay wages in 2012, please keep reading, this is important.
The Social Security tax withholding rate in 2011 was cut from 6.2% to 4.2% for the Employee side only. This cut has been extended through February 29, 2012. This tax cut effects employee’s W-2’s and yearend tax reports (943, 944, 941) as well. Full details.
If you are a current AgStar/Lookout Ridge ADP Payroll client you have nothing extra to do, as these changes are updated automatically. If you are doing your own payroll manually, through Quick Books or other software please check your tax tables and available updates.
1/10/2012Chris Hein, an AgStar Risk Management Officer, discusses some of the changes grain producers should be aware of for the 2012 Crop Insurance season. Listen to the interview with Lynn Ketelsen of the Linder Farm Network now! 1/10/2012AgStar's John Monson recently discussed our new Minority Lending program with Tom Rothman from the Minnesota Farm Network! Listen to the interview now. 12/29/2011
AgStar’s President & CEO, Paul DeBriyn, spoke with Pam Fretwell from Consumer Ag Connection last week about how the global economy impacts AgStar Financial Services.
Click here to listen to the interview.
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