Ag & Farm
Accounting & Taxation
Websites of Interest

This list provides nearly 100 websites that specialize in accounting, taxation, and financial services for farmers. These resources can be used by our farm accounting clients to access information, financial services, and other resources that can help them manage their finances, taxes, and risk management.  This information will serve not only the farmers that we work with in Central Illinois, but also Farmers throughout the United States.  If you would like to know more about how Taxstra can meet your farm accounting needs, please reach out to Taxstra Today! 

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - https://www.irs.gov/ - The official website of the IRS where farmers can find forms, publications, and other resources related to filing their taxes.

• Farm Taxation - https://www.farmdoc.illinois.edu/policy/farm-taxation - A resource from the University of Illinois Extension that provides information on tax issues related to farming.

• Agricultural Tax Issues - https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/agricultural-tax-issues - A resource from the IRS that covers tax issues specific to the agricultural industry, including depreciation and the conservation easement deduction.

• Agriculture and Farming Tax Resource Center - https://www.taxact.com/support/248/2019/agriculture-farming - A resource from TaxAct that provides tax tips and tools for farmers, including a depreciation calculator and a section 179 deduction calculator.

• Farm Business Management - https://extension.umn.edu/business/farm-business-management - A resource from the University of Minnesota Extension that provides information on farm business management, including budgeting, recordkeeping, and financial analysis.

• Farm Financial Management - https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/wholefarm/html/c3-20.html - A resource from the Iowa State University Extension that provides information on financial management for farmers, including budgeting, cash flow analysis, and financial statements.

• Farm Financial Standards Council - https://ffsc.org/ - A professional organization that develops and promotes financial reporting standards for the agricultural industry.

• Farm Bureau Financial Services - https://www.fbfs.com/ - A financial services company that provides insurance, investment, and wealth management services to farmers and rural residents.

• Farm Credit Services of America - https://www.fcsamerica.com/ - A financial cooperative that provides loans, leases, and other financial services to farmers and rural residents.

• Farm CPA Today - https://www.farmcpatoday.com/ - A blog written by a CPA who specializes in farm taxation and accounting.

• Farm Tax Planning - https://www.farmdoc.illinois.edu/policy/farm-taxation/farm-tax-planning - A resource from the University of Illinois Extension that provides information on farm tax planning strategies.

• Agribusiness Financial Planning - https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/agribusiness-financial-planning - A resource from the Iowa State University Extension that provides information on financial planning for agribusinesses.

• AgStar Financial Services - https://www.agstar.com/ - A financial services company that provides loans, leases, and other financial services to farmers and agribusinesses.

• American Farm Bureau Federation - https://www.fb.org/ - A national organization that represents farmers and advocates for agriculture policies at the federal level.

• Farm and Ranch Tax Strategies - https://www.dummies.com/business/accounting/farm-and-ranch-tax-strategies/ - A resource from the "For Dummies" book series that provides information on tax strategies for farmers and ranchers.

• Agri-Tax - https://agri-tax.ca/ - A Canadian accounting firm that specializes in tax services for farmers and agribusinesses.
  
  

• Agricultural Accounting Software - https://www.agrisync.com/blog/agricultural-accounting-software - A resource that reviews and compares accounting software options for farmers and ranchers.

• Farm Credit East - https://www.farmcrediteast.com/ - A financial cooperative that provides loans, leases, and other financial services to farmers and agribusinesses in the Northeastern United States.

• The Ohio State University Agricultural Tax Issues - https://aglaw.osu.edu/blog-categories/taxation - A resource from The Ohio State University that provides information on tax issues related to agriculture.

• Farm Income Tax School - https://www.ffa.org/education/career-success/farm-income-tax-school/ - A program from the National FFA Organization that provides education and training on farm income tax preparation.

• Farmers Business Network - https://www.fbn.com/ - A digital platform that provides farmers with market intelligence, farm management tools, and other resources.

• Farm Progress - https://www.farmprogress.com/ - An agricultural media company that provides news, analysis, and other information to farmers.

• Farm and Ranch Management - https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/wholefarm/html/c1-45.html - A resource from the Iowa State University Extension that provides information on farm and ranch management, including budgeting, marketing, and risk management.

• National Agri-Marketing Association - https://www.nama.org/ - A professional organization for agribusiness marketing and communications professionals.

• Agricultural Marketing Resource Center - https://www.agmrc.org/ - A resource that provides information on agricultural markets, marketing strategies, and consumer trends.

• Ag Data Solutions - https://www.agdatasolutions.com/ - A consulting firm that provides data analysis and management services to farmers and agribusinesses.

• Rural Tax Education - https://www.extension.iastate.edu/rte/ - A resource from the Iowa State University Extension that provides tax education and training to rural residents.

• National Council of Farmer Cooperatives - https://ncfc.org/ - A national organization that represents farmer cooperatives and advocates for their interests at the federal level.

• Farm Operations Management - https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagement - A resource from North Dakota State University that provides information on farm operations management, including recordkeeping and financial analysis.

• ProAg - https://www.proag.com/ - An insurance company that provides crop insurance and other risk management products to farmers and ranchers.

• AgriCharts - https://www.agricharts.com/ - A provider of market data and analysis for agricultural commodities.

• Agricultural Economics - https://www.agmanager.info/economics - A resource from Kansas State University that provides information on agricultural economics, including markets, policies, and finance.

• Agricultural Risk Management - https://www.agrisk.umn.edu/ - A resource from the University of Minnesota that provides information on risk management strategies for farmers.

• AGDAILY - https://www.agdaily.com/ - An online publication that covers news, trends, and other topics related to agriculture.

• AgWeb - https://www.agweb.com/ - An online resource that provides news, market analysis, and other information for farmers.

• Agricultural Banking - https://www.fdic.gov/regulations/resources/cbi/report/2-2.html - A resource from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that provides information on banking services for farmers.

• AgCountry Farm Credit Services - https://www.agcountry.com/ - A financial cooperative that provides loans, leases, and other financial services to farmers and agribusinesses in the Upper Midwest.

• AgriLife Extension - https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/ - A resource from Texas A&M University that provides education and resources to farmers and rural residents on a wide range of topics, including agricultural economics and risk management.

• AgriSolutions - https://agrisolutions.com/services/tax/ - A consulting firm that provides tax services to farmers and agribusinesses, including tax planning, preparation, and audit support.

• AgTech Financial - https://agtechfinancial.com/ - A financial services company that provides loans and other financing options to farmers and agribusinesses.

• Agriculture Credit - https://www.agcredit.net/ - A financial cooperative that provides loans, leases, and other financial services to farmers and rural residents in Ohio and Kentucky.

• Agriculture Financial Services Corporation - https://www.afsc.ca/ - A Canadian financial services company that provides crop insurance and other risk management products to farmers and ranchers.

• Agri-Finance - https://www.agrifinance.com/ - A financial services company that provides loans, leases, and other financing options to farmers and agribusinesses.

• Agri-Services Agency - https://www.agri-servicesagency.com/ - An insurance agency that provides crop insurance and other risk management products to farmers and agribusinesses.

• AgVision - https://www.agvisionsoftware.com/ - A provider of accounting and management software for farmers and agribusinesses.

• Atlantic Financial Group - https://www.atlanticfg.com/ - A financial services company that provides loans, leases, and other financing options to farmers and agribusinesses.

• BDO Agribusiness - https://www.bdo.com/industries/agribusiness - A global accounting firm that provides tax, audit, and advisory services to agribusinesses.

• Center for Farm Financial Management - https://cffm.umn.edu/ - A resource from the University of Minnesota that provides education and resources to farmers and agribusinesses on farm financial management.

• Central Farm Service - https://centralfarm.com/ - A financial cooperative that provides loans, leases, and other financial services to farmers and agribusinesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

• CoBank - https://www.cobank.com/ - A cooperative bank that provides loans and other financial services to farmers, ranchers, and other agribusinesses.

• Cornell Cooperative Extension - https://cce.cornell.edu/ - A resource from Cornell University that provides education and resources to farmers and rural residents on a wide range of topics.

• Davis Brown Law Firm - https://www.davisbrownlaw.com/services-industries-agriculture - A law firm that provides legal services to farmers and agribusinesses.

• DTN/The Progressive Farmer - https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/home - An online resource that provides news, market analysis, and other information for farmers.

• Farm Business Management - https://www.farmbusinessmanagement.com/ - A consulting firm that provides business management services to farmers and agribusinesses, including budgeting, recordkeeping, and financial analysis.

• Farm Futures - https://www.farmfutures.com/ - An agricultural media company that provides news, analysis, and other information to farmers.

• Farm Journal - https://www.farmjournal.com/ - An agricultural media company that provides news, analysis, and other information to farmers.

• Farm Management Resources - https://farmmgt.com/ - A consulting firm that provides business management services to farmers and agribusinesses, including recordkeeping and financial analysis.

• Farm Progress America - https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-progress-america - A daily podcast that covers news, markets, and other topics related to agriculture.

• Farm Service Agency - https://www.fsa.usda.gov/ - An agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that provides loans, grants, and other financial assistance to farmers and ranchers.

• Farmers National Company - https://www.farmersnational.com/ - A provider of farm management, real estate, and insurance services to farmers and landowners.

• Farmers Weekly - https://www.fwi.co.uk/ - A UK-based media company that provides news, analysis, and other information to farmers.

• FarmWorks - https://www.farm-works.com/ - A provider of accounting and recordkeeping software for farmers and agribusinesses.

• Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) - https://www.farmermac.com/ - A secondary market for agricultural loans that provides liquidity to the agricultural lending industry.

• Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation - https://www.farmcreditfunding.com/ - A provider of funding to the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of financial cooperatives that provides loans and other financial services to farmers and ranchers.

• Financially Speaking - https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/wholefarm/html/c3-50.html - A resource from the Iowa State University Extension that provides information on farm financial management, including budgeting and recordkeeping.

• First National Bank of Pennsylvania - https://www.fnb-online.com/personal-banking/loans-and-credit/farm-lending - A bank that provides loans and other financial services to farmers and agribusinesses.

• Georgia Farm Monitor - https://www.gfb.org/farm-monitor/ - A TV show and online resource that covers news and events related to agriculture in Georgia.

• GreenStone Farm Credit Services - https://www.greenstonefcs.com/ - A financial cooperative that provides loans, leases, and other financial services to farmers and rural residents in Michigan and Wisconsin.

• Growmark - https://www.growmark.com/ - A cooperative that provides agricultural inputs, marketing, and other services to farmers.

• Harvest Profit - https://www.harvestprofit.com/ - A provider of farm management software that helps farmers track costs, analyze profitability, and make data-driven decisions.

• Illinois Agricultural Law - https://www.illinoisaglaw.com/ - A blog written by an attorney who specializes in agricultural law and provides legal advice and resources to farmers.

• Illinois Corn - https://www.ilcorn.org/ - An association that represents corn growers in Illinois and provides advocacy, education, and market development services.

• Illinois Soybean Association - https://www.ilsoy.org/ - An association that represents soybean growers in Illinois and provides advocacy, education, and market development services.

• Indiana Farm Bureau - https://www.infarmbureau.org/ - An association that represents farmers in Indiana and provides avocacy, education, and other services.

• Iowa Farm Bureau - https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/ - An association that represents farmers in Iowa and provides advocacy, education, and other services.

• J.D. Heiskell & Co. - https://heiskell.com/ - A feed and grain company that provides products and services to farmers and ranchers.

• Kansas Farm Bureau - https://www.kfb.org/ - An association that represents farmers in Kansas and provides advocacy, education, and other services.

• Kentucky Farm Bureau - https://www.kyfb.com/ - An association that represents farmers in Kentucky and provides advocacy, education, and other services.

• K·Coe Isom - https://www.kcoe.com/ - A consulting firm that provides accounting, tax, and business advisory services to farmers and agribusinesses.

• LGM-Dairy - https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Livestock-Dairy/LGM-Dairy - A risk management program offered by the USDA that provides insurance protection to dairy farmers.

• LGM for Fed Cattle - https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Livestock-Cattle/LGM-Fed-Cattle - A risk management program offered by the USDA that provides insurance protection to cattle feeders.

• LGM for Swine - https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Livestock-Swine/LGM-Swine - A risk management program offered by the USDA that provides insurance protection to hog farmers.

• LGM for Dairy Cattle - https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Livestock-Dairy/LGM-Dairy-Cattle - A risk management program offered by the USDA that provides insurance protection to dairy farmers.

• LGM for Lamb - https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Livestock-Sheep/LGM-Lamb - A risk management program offered by the USDA that provides insurance protection to sheep producers.

• LGM for Feeder Cattle - https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Livestock-Cattle/LGM-Feeder-Cattle - A risk management program offered by the USDA that provides insurance protection to cattle feeders.

• LGM for Swine - https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Livestock-Swine/LGM-Swine - A risk management program offered by the USDA that provides insurance protection to hog farmers.

• LGM for Dairy Cattle - https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Livestock-Dairy/LGM-Dairy-Cattle - A risk management program offered by the USDA that provides insurance protection to dairy farmers.

• Land O'Lakes - https://www.landolakesinc.com/ - A farmer-owned cooperative that provides agricultural inputs, marketing, and other services to farmers.