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Farm Transition and Estate Planning provides farm families with the tools and skills to move forward with developing their farm business transition and personal estate plans.

The current outbreak is only associated with iceberg lettuce. No Minnesota-grown produce has been linked to the outbreak. Continue enjoying fresh produce while following good food safety practices and monitoring recalls.

The University of Minnesota will honor 86 families at the annual Farmfest ceremony.

Nationwide, Extension Soil Scientist Melissa Wilson and her colleagues are at the forefront of nutrient management through manure science.

Whether it’s a roadside shed or a repurposed hay wagon displaying goods, Minnesota farmstands serve as direct sales points that connect producers with consumers.

Improved profitability allowed the average Minnesota farm to make modest gains in working capital and net-worth growth during 2025.

Most farms use the cash accounting method, meaning income and expenses are recorded when they are actually received or paid. One tool available to cash-basis farmers is to defer the income from a sale into the following tax year.

As outdoor temperatures warm during late winter, spring, and early summer, the potential for grain storage problems increases, along with the need for grain monitoring and management. 

Increased federal premium subsidies have made higher levels of protection much more cost-effective. Take some time to ensure you understand how these tools can help protect your operation in 2026.

Minnesota’s Paid Leave program launched on January 1, 2026. Employers who have not performed Minnesota Paid Leave withholding since the beginning of the year should notify their tax professional or payroll administrator.