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Land Use

Farmers Now Must Record Concrete & Rebar Burial

Did you know that farmers aren’t supposed to bury concrete in their own yards unless they record legal notice of its location? Minnesota Statute requires landowners to file an Affidavit Regarding Farm Disposal of Solid Waste.
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1031 Exchange Transfers – If you’re thinking about doing one, plan ahead!

If you sell land at today’s high land prices, you might face some large capital gains taxes.  If you know that you want to purchase more land though, the US government has provided a way to help you defer those taxes. The IRS outlines its 1031 Deferred Like-Kind Exchange in...
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Recreational Land Use – A Liability Risk for Farmers and Landowners?

Giving people permission to enter your land always involves some element of risk. Know what duty of care is owed to people entering your land to protect yourself from increased liability.
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