[Bull Winkus]

Well, Rog, I tried to give you some rep for that one, but it says I got to spread it elsewhere. So, a virtual point is all you get.

I guess there's no tax exemption for agricultural use on diesel? That means the gas tax exemption is just token lip service to the farmers, then?

About the $20,000 fertilizer bill, when I get there just tell me where to bury the fish heads and I'll help out as much as I can.

[RogMar]

Originally Posted by Bull Winkus

Well, Rog, I tried to give you some rep for that one, but it says I got to spread it elsewhere. So, a virtual point is all you get.

I guess there's no tax exemption for agricultural use on diesel? That means the gas tax exemption is just token lip service to the farmers, then?

About the $20,000 fertilizer bill, when I get there just tell me where to bury the fish heads and I'll help out as much as I can.

'preciate ya, Bull

When I first moved here, farm fuel was about 1/2 of what road fuel was. Now it swings from 5-10 cents a gallon different. If one has a storage tank, by the time you pay the delivery fee, it's higher than road fuel.

There's a station in Evening Shade that has a farm fuel pump, the only one around, so I do what everybody else is doing now, throw the 5 gallon containers in the truck, and drive down and get in line.

I use plenty of fuel, but compared to my neighbors, I am way, way down at the bottom.

During cutting, most folks have got a kid around to do a fuel run once or twice a day a day.

Several of my neighbors have multiple farms, and when I bumped into one a few days ago checking his feed pasture across from my farm, we were talking about the first cut. He has about 200 acres up in fescue for hay, and has bunches of Angus cattle.

He commented that he was looking at receipts recently, and noted with amusement that 5 years ago this season, he was paying 48 cents a gallon for farm fuel, and this year he averaged $4.18.

Those who are selling hay are slightly above breaking even this year, trying to get $4 for a square bale and $35 for a round bale.

Yeah...they ought to have a "Fish heads for the farmers" drive. Big ol' dump trucks parked everywhere for folks to throw their fish-parts in.

Ya probably wouldn't have a problem telling where they are.

[paramour]

Pfft, if you think the roads/potholes in AR are bad, try driving through northern IL in the winter months. AR roads are fantastic in comparison . . . and they do seem to be improving ever so slowly.

[Bull Winkus]

I think Arkansas roads are great too. There are a lot of really old state highways in Arkansas that still look good with very few potholes. Ever notice that some roads are red asphalt while others are grey. The most recently built are black, of course. I wonder what makes some red?

[luvarkansas]

What I am constantly amazed at is the number of gravel roads around the cabin that go out through the middle of nowhere, yet are reasonably well maintained. I'm glad, though, because that's one of my favorite things to do....drive around in the mountains on gravel roads!

[Jim789]

We just moved to Cabot and really like the area. Now, how long do I have before I have to register the cars and get an Ar. drivers lic.? The tax on your cars, is that payable every year? Or just when you come into the state?

Thanks,
Jim

[DC at the Ridge]

Property taxes on vehicles are every year. I believe the law is that you have 30 days to register your vehicle and get a license, but I don't think it's strictly enforced. After all, who knows when you actually moved?

[Jim789]

DC, thanks. How do they figure taxes on your car(s) every year? Is an RV included in that mix?

Jim

[Sam I Am]

30 days is the law...here's a site that will help you.

Arkansas DMV Guide - DMV.ORG - The Unofficial Guide to the AR DMV

Once you register your vehicle you will get a notice every year on the personal property tax renewal and license fee, both of which can be handled over the internet (and much faster!).

Taxes are figured on the year, make and model - and yes, RV's are in there since they drive on the roads. Same deal on them...you will get one statement for PP tax, and as the license tag renewals come due you'll get that. I highly recommend the online renewal...I had my stuff done and over and the renewal stickers in my hands in about 3 days. Unfortuantely, that first time you DO have to visit the Rev. Dept., but in Cabot it's not as big of a hassle.

Welcome!

[Jim789]

Sam,

Thanks for the link.. How do they figure out how much you pay a year on your cars?

Jim