The Rising Price of Farmland – Is this a bubble that’s going to pop?

October 27, 2011
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I was talking with a local banker yesterday who has been through several up and down cycles in farm lending and ag land. My question to him was, “Do you think this is a bubble?  Are prices going to crash at some point?”  That seems to be the question of the hour in...
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Missing Pigs & Neighbor Relations – Protecting Neighbors from Smells and Pigs from Thieves

October 18, 2011
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The New York Times reports that pig thefts are on the rise in the Midwest, especially in Minnesota and Iowa.  If you’ve ever seen a hog finishing barn, you know that many large pigs live together in long housing facilities.  These barns are often located away from towns,...
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Ag News – Farm Bill, Pig Farms, and Wind Farm Construction

October 11, 2011
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A synopsis of farm events in the news, including the new farm bill, pig farms and the right to farm, and wind farm windmill construction projects.
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Ag News – Rural Authors, Tainted Apples, and Corn in the Ground

June 13, 2011
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Here is a sampling of Minnesota agriculture in the news: Drier Weather Allows Farmers to Catch Up on Planting. http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1457616 Local Author Writes to Preserve memories of Farm Life....
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Rural Residents Deserve Worldclass Legal Services – or – “Outstate” – Out of where?

June 07, 2011
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Consider whether your lawyer understands the issues you face as a farmer, a rural business owner, a small town resident.
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Minnesota Farm Children Eligible for Farm Work Permit Driver’s License

May 03, 2011
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A recent article about a proposal in Colorado caught my eye.  Lawmakers there are proposing that farm youths be allowed to obtain a driver’s license at age 14 1/2.  The goal is to allow younger people to help out with the driving to and from farm properties.  Let’s...
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Corporate Formalities – Why Business Owners Must Keep Personal Lives Separate

April 27, 2011
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Many people form corporations because they heard that it’s important.  It will protect you from liability…  It will make your tax situation better…  There are a lot of reasons your lawyer, your accountant, or even your friends might recommend that you...
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Minnesota Lawyer Recognizes Shawn Vogt Sween as 2011 Up and Coming Lawyer

April 22, 2011
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SHAWN VOGT SWEEN SELECTED AS ONE OF MINNESOTA’S “UP & COMING ATTORNEYS” MINNEAPOLIS, MN – April 22, 2011. It has been announced that Shawn Vogt Sween has been recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as a 2011 “Up and Coming Attorney.” In its eleventh year, this award identifies those...
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Agriculture a “Bright Spot” in a Down Economy – Earnings, Incomes increase in 2010

April 18, 2011
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At a time when many farm families are struggling, it’s encouraging to hear good news about farm profits.  The Star Tribune recently reported that “Agriculture rebounded sharply in Minnesota, but gains weren’t evenly spread.”  Although not all farmers...
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