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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The average monthly income for a couple drawing Social Security benefits is $2,176—roughly $26,000 per year.
Taxes and Finance
5 Retirement Investment Tips For Farmers
There are steps you should take to ensure you’re able to live the life you desire once it’s time to pass the management reins to the next generation.
November 17, 2020 09:11 PM
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“There are very legitimate purposes for the conservation easement provisions of the tax code. But when a handful of individuals cook up a scheme to cash in at the expense of federal revenue and in violation of Congress’s intent, something needs to change."
Conservation
Senators Launch Probe Into Conservation Easement Tax Fraud
Following several years of IRS investigation, Wednesday Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) launched their own probe into the potential abuse of syndicated conservation easement transactions.
November 17, 2020 08:52 PM
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A Dynasty Trust Can Save On Estate Taxes
Everybody likes some control of their assets once they die. How much control you’d like to have can help determine if a trust is right for you.
November 17, 2020 08:02 PM
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How Farmers Can Choose The Right Lawyer
It’s crucial to have a lawyer on your succession planning team who understands the intricacies of your business.
November 17, 2020 08:02 PM
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Financial Planner: Estate Planning Is A Process, Not An Event
The amount of time required to draft a solid succession plan is different for every family.
November 17, 2020 08:02 PM
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Don’t Ignore Estate Planning At Year End
Estate planning is not something that can be procrastinated.
November 17, 2020 08:02 PM
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Girlfriend Getaway: Farm Business Style
Looking for a way to spend some quality time with your girlfriends for a fun weekend and right it off on your taxes?
November 17, 2020 07:49 PM
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Drone Challenge Finalists Announced
Land O’Lakes named finalists in their crowdsourced competition to surface user-friendly drone solutions to help farmers make better decisions.
November 17, 2020 07:49 PM
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Culver’s Corn Maze Salutes Farmers
There are few things as quintessential American Fall as a corn maze.
November 17, 2020 07:48 PM
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Rural banker survey finds attitudes turning negative
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Farm Debt, Assets at Record Highs
Low commodity prices cause decreased land values, tighter balance sheets and a high level of stress for producers across the country.
November 17, 2020 07:47 PM
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