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Posted: 22 Aug, 2016 | Author: Travis Stephens
On Tuesday, Columbus State Senator Paul Schumacher introduced LB1022 known as the Irrigation Tax Act. The bill addresses to impose a one-cent annual tax for every 10 gallons of water pumped from a well with the capacity of producing 5,000 gallons of water per day would be created. The bill also proposes that all agriculture and horticulture land will be valued as dry land. This is intended to remove the current valuation policy of assessing more value to irrigated acres. The bill has brought criticism from Nebraska farmers and several ag groups. LB1022 is expected to have a hearing in...

Posted: 22 Aug, 2016 | Author: Travis Stephens
Looking into the future The future is always full of new and exciting discoveries, and the latest discovery is just beginning to emerge. The new SwipeTrac system that is set to be introduced in the 2019 Revenue Revolution series by John Deere, is sure to change the way farmers think about operating equipment. This feature will give way to new opportunities and allow producers to pursue equipment they would have never dreamed of affording and others the ability to only pay for what they use. In a article posted earlier this month by Gosh Farm it stated, The SwipeTrac feature is a electrical point...

Posted: 22 Aug, 2016 | Author: Travis Stephens
Whether you re new to farming or circling back around for an alternate or replacement irrigation system for your crops, it can be confusing and overwhelming to weed through all the options and requirements specific to your land and crop. UGA Extension has a great article and system break down to consider when weighing your options. To see the detailed article, use the link below and happy irrigating! Factors to Consider in Selecting a Farm Irrigation System (B 882) Download PDF Previously prepared by Kerry Harrison, Extension Engineer Revised by Wesley M. Porter and Calvin Perry, Extension Irrigation Specialists The majority of agricultural irrigation systems...