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Jun 27, 2011

Matthew Vandiver replied to Laura's discussion Sole Proprietorship, Corp, LLC, INC... ?

"there are a number of potential liabilities, most importantly any debt incurred by the entity or if a third party is injured by an employee or equipment owned by the entity. "

Feb 10, 2011

Matthew Vandiver replied to Laura's discussion Sole Proprietorship, Corp, LLC, INC... ?

"The biggest advantage of an LLC and corporation is the personal liability protection. An LLC has tax advantages over a corporation because it is a pass-through entity, meaning no risk of double taxation. Send me a message if you would…"

Feb 8, 2011

Matthew Vandiver posted a discussion

Arkansas Farm Worker Needed

JOB DESCRIPTION: Looking for honest, reliable, and hard working individual for full-time, year round work on rice, wheat, and soybean farm near Hickory Plains, Prairie County, Arkansas. REQUIREMENTS: Experience on rice, wheat and soybean farm; experience operating farm equipment, including tractors, backhoe and other heavy equipment; willingness and ability to learn new technology; must be able to drive trailer trucks; must be able to repair and maintain farm equipment; must have valid…See More

Feb 3, 2011

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dale a. Brandt replied to Matthew Vandiver's discussion NRCS Conservation Programs

"yes, i entered into a csp contract years ago... my watershed was the first in illinois to qualify. it is just about ready to expire actually. they ask for a lot of details of your operation and you need to prove it.... the paperwork is a pain in the…"

Dec 20, 2010

Matthew Vandiver posted a discussion

NRCS Conservation Programs

I am curious to see if anyone is/has applied for the conservation programs under the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative or the Conservation Innovation Grants? I am looking into these programs and wanted to know the experience of others with these programs.See More

Dec 19, 2010

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steve replied to Matthew Vandiver's discussion 2011 Imput Prices

"seed cost lower ,fuel higher , fertilizer will be higher"

Dec 19, 2010

David Ernst replied to Matthew Vandiver's discussion 2011 Imput Prices

"My fertilizer prices will be some higher, N P and K. Seed costs close to the same if not slightly lower. It looks as though chemicals will be about the same, but fuel will be a little bit higher. As long as yeilds are decent,…"

Dec 17, 2010

Matthew Vandiver posted a discussion

2011 Imput Prices

I have been working on my budget for next season. While I am still waiting on some chemical prices, so far my projected imput prices are similar to the 2010 crop year prices. My hybrid rice seed has increased, but soybean seed is the about the same, and in some cases lower. I am still optimistic that fertilizer prices will come down some. What are you seeing?See More

Dec 16, 2010

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Dec 13, 2010

Matthew Vandiver replied to Jeff Caldwell's discussion What do you think of the USDA-FSA "TIP Net" program

"This sounds like a great idea, especially for retiring farmers with no family members intersted in taking over the operation. "

Dec 13, 2010

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