Anna-Lisa Laca

When she’s not helping on the dairy, accomplished agriculture journalist Anna-Lisa Laca reports about all things agriculture—online, in social media and in print as the Online and Business Editor for Dairy Today and Top Producer. Laca, who served as Social Media Editor for Farm Journal early in her career, owns and runs a dairy with her husband, Scott, and grew up on a West Coast cow-calf operation. Follow @AnnaLaca1 Friend Anna-Lisa Laca

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Technology
Dairy Operation Takes A Pragmatic Tech Approach
Ohio dairy operation cashes in on high-speed Wi-Fi, telematics, weather stations, cameras and drones.
March 08, 2021 02:43 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th U.S. President, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021.
Politics
Ag Industry Leaders Congratulate Biden, Echo His Call for Unity
Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, agriculture industry leaders congratulated Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
January 20, 2021 04:54 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
State Capitol
$100 Ideas
Lawmakers Reach Agreement On Section 199A Change
An agreement to revise Section 199A tax reform language, which currently gives farmers a financial incentive to sell through cooperatives, has been reached by lawmakers.
November 19, 2020 01:10 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
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Hay
2017 Outlook: Hay Prices Rely on Basic Economics
Supply is currently outpacing demand. If that continues hay prices will remain relatively the same.
November 18, 2020 06:52 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
In part 1 of the 2019 bull-bear outlook you'll find the recommendations shared by five commodity analysts. We'll publish recommendations from four more analysts tomorrow.
Corn
Bull-Bear Outlook 2019: A New Reality For Grain Markets
In part 1 of the 2019 bull-bear outlook you’ll find the recommendations shared by five commodity analysts. We’ll publish recommendations from four more analysts tomorrow.
November 18, 2020 06:52 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
While your grain marketing plan faces many headwinds, don’t be surprised when a few tailwinds provide opportunities for you to capture profits.
Corn
Bull-Bear Outlook 2019: Headwinds Ahead For Grain Marketing Plans
While your grain marketing plan faces many headwinds, don’t be surprised when a few tailwinds provide opportunities for you to capture profits.
November 18, 2020 06:52 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
“You cannot turn away from $4 to $4.10 corn. If we get a bounce back, they're coming off of a $3.70 and change market, you better do something with that because statistics have shown us over the last five years that if you did something with $4 plus corn, it was probably your best effort.”
Weather
Weather Worries Could Help Corn Break $4 Price
The weather scare is providing market volatility and with it, opportunity.
November 17, 2020 11:11 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
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Business
5 Retirement Investment Tips
Plan how you’ll step down while limiting negative consequences for your farm operation.
November 17, 2020 10:31 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
On average, men age 65 today will live 84.3 years, according to the U.S. Department of Social Security.
Taxes and Finance
5 Retirement Investment Tips
Plan now for your golden years.
November 17, 2020 09:14 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
“I'm recommending more farmers this year file extensions than I ever have,” he told AgriTalk host Chip Flory this week.
Taxes and Finance
The Farm CPA: Farmers Should File A Tax Extension
Farmers still face many unknowns in regard to the new tax law, says Paul Neiffer, tax principal with CliftonLarsonAllen.
November 17, 2020 09:12 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
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