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Plotting a Course-Planning Prices for ’26

Published January 28, 2026

NDSU Extension released its projected 2026 commodity prices for planning. Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says there’s an opportunity there for farmers who can get contracts locked in. "Crop prices are depressed, but there are a few bright spots…

Planning Prices Updated

Published January 26, 2026

North Dakota State University Extension is out with its short and long-term price projections. NDSU Extension Farm Economist Ron Haugen said this information can be used to prepare annual enterprise budgets and annual whole-farm cash flow projections. The crop price…

Tax Deadlines Approaching

Published January 4, 2026

Tax season is right around the corner. "Producers are always thinking about tax planning this time of the year," said Ron Haugen, farm management specialist, NDSU Extension. "Really, producers should think about tax planning throughout the year. When you do…

Rethink Traditional Tax Strategies

Published December 16, 2025

As farm margins tighten heading into year-end, farmers are being urged to rethink traditional tax strategies. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says lower incomes can change how they approach deductions and expenses. “The income tax code is very…

Tax Cuts for Farmers and Ranchers

Published July 8, 2025

The budget reconciliation bill includes a continuation of the estate tax exemption and the 20 percent 199A tax deduction. The bonus depreciation, which was being phased out, will revert to 100 percent again. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen…

Time for Tax Planning

Published December 2, 2024

Tax planning season is here. "It's always a good idea to get started around this time of the year," said NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen. Farmers have a lot to consider when doing their taxes, especially with their…

Energy Credits and Tax Updates at NDSU Webinar

Published November 27, 2024

NDSU Extension will host a tax management program on Monday. The program will be held on Zoom and offers several presenters. "Alan Gregerson from the IRS is going to be speaking and Rob Holcomb who used to be at the…

IRS: Income Averaging is Underutilized

Published July 16, 2024

A study by the Internal Revenue Service found income averaging is a tool that is underutilized by farmers. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen explains. "If you happen to have income that's quite high compared to your previous three years,…

Resources Available for ARC or PLC Decision

Published January 28, 2024

March 15 is the deadline to declare the decision between Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says a change in reference prices means there is more to consider than last year.…

NDSU Releases Crop Budgets

Published February 17, 2023

NDSU released its projected crop budgets for 2023, which vary by region and crop. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says according to their budgets farmers should make a decent profit across most crops. "There's a few crops in…

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Plotting a Course-Planning Prices for ’26

Planning Prices Updated

Tax Deadlines Approaching

Rethink Traditional Tax Strategies

Tax Cuts for Farmers and Ranchers

Time for Tax Planning

Energy Credits and Tax Updates at NDSU Webinar

IRS: Income Averaging is Underutilized

Resources Available for ARC or PLC Decision

NDSU Releases Crop Budgets

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