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How Working Capital Can Make or Break You

How Working Capital Can Make or Break You

By K·Coe Editorial | May 20, 2019
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Today’s ag environment shows commodity prices are below break-even for some operators, while barely budging the break-even level for others.  Economists have referred to this situation as “a grinder effect.” Meaning, the profitability level is grinding away at working capital little by little. Ultimately, this effect impacts the efforts needed …

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The Application of Blockchains in Ag

The Application of Blockchain in Ag

By K·Coe Editorial | April 24, 2019
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Agriculture is steadily adopting the use of blockchain technology to improve sustainability by enabling the entire food supply chain – growers, processors, manufacturers, retailers and consumers – to employ a framework that helps with delivery of comprehensive transparency for consumers, as well as deter the growing presence of food fraud. …

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Workforce

Your Most Lucrative Ag Advantage May Be Looking Right at You

By K·Coe Editorial | April 2, 2019
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The number one concern of the nearly 100 agribusinesses surveyed by AgCareers.com is the competitive pull for workforce talent and difficulties in recruiting.  Over 53 percent of those farm and ranch operations reported that employee training and development was their second biggest worry. These statistics speak volumes for the state …

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Emergency Relief

FSA Authorizes Emergency Relief Measures for Nebraska Livestock Owners

By K·Coe Editorial | March 26, 2019
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In response to the damages and livestock carnage resulting from the recent Nebraska storms and flooding, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) of Nebraska is providing special emergency relief for livestock producers. Taking effect immediately: 1. Allowance for Emergency Grazing on Conservation Reserve Program Acres (in Nebraska) Addresses the impacts …

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IRS Waives Estimated Tax Payment for Farmers Filing and Paying Tax by April 15

By Pinion Editorial | March 1, 2019
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The IRS has agreed to last-minute relief for farmers by extending their tax payment filing due date to April 15, 2019 – and withdrawing the underpayment penalty for those not making the Jan 15 tax estimate.  This waiver of penalties for underpayment of taxes by farmers stems from tax provision …

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Farm Technology

How to Make Farm Technology Pay Off

By Alan Grafton | February 22, 2019
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Over the years, many of you have adopted farm technology that’s revolutionizing agriculture. Maybe you’ve added a GPS-guided tractor or a self-propelled sprayer to your operation. Or you’re using field-mapping software or electronic collars for your dairy herd. But have you included financial technology in the new tools you’re using …

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Making Ag Board Meetings More Effective

Making Ag Board Meetings More Effective

By Pinion Editorial | January 30, 2019
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Most agribusinesses participate in board meetings during the year to assess operations and make decisions about their business. Board meetings are an essential part of any agribusiness as their very purpose serves to maintain open lines of communication between owners and management. Communication that includes updates on the state of …

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