1997-11 PAER

November 15, 1997

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  • Bumpy Road to Adoption of Precision Agriculture
  • Income Tax Aspects of the Taxpayers Relief Act of 1997
  • Manufacturing Growth in Indiana
  • Key Estate and Gift Tax Law Amendments
  • Using Budgets to Establish 1998 Rents

Articles in this Publication:

Bumpy Road to Adoption of Precision Agriculture

Jess Lowenberg-DeBoer, Extension Agricultural Economist

Income Tax Aspects of the Taxpayers Relief Act of 1997

George F. Patrick, Professor

Manufacturing Growth in Indiana

Craig Houin, Graduate Student and Kevin McNamara, Extension Specialist

Key Estate Gift Tax Law Amendments

Gerald A. Harrison, Professor, Extension Farm Management

Using Budgets to Establish 1998 Rents

Howard Doster, Extension Economist*

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