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Today's Women Affecting Change in a Challenged Ag Market

Today’s Women Affecting Change in a Challenged Ag Market

By K·Coe Editorial | December 17, 2019
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By Jeanne Bernick, Principal and Growth Leader, K·Coe Isom Back in 2010, a report established that a high level of ‘social sensitivity’ – a trait predominantly exhibited by women – had the potential to impact the safety, security, and sustainability of our food system.  Gradually, a steady shift has been taking …

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Pro Tax Tips in a Strained Ag Economy

Pro Tax Tips in a Strained Ag Economy

By K·Coe Editorial | December 15, 2019
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Typically, we think of the importance of tax tips and planning when things are going very well for the industry because it equates to higher income, and therefore managing the taxation of that income is an important consideration. However, income tax planning is still important in economically difficult years. This …

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How to Show a Lender that You’re Fiscally Fit

By K·Coe Editorial | November 8, 2019
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For many agribusinesses, it’s almost time to close the books on 2019 and start planning for next year.  We often advise clients on the importance of maintaining a healthy, open relationship with your lender, during the good years and not-so-good years to show you are a great candidate for a …

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How Data is Helping Growers Prepare for Negative Impacts

How Data is Helping Growers Prepare for Negative Impacts

By K·Coe Editorial | July 9, 2019
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While big agriculture businesses have been using geospatial data to their advantage for a while now, we’re only starting to see the tools to use this data go mainstream among growers.  There are robust choices now, and it’s wise to use an independent platform that doesn’t sell or use farm …

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Producers Yielding Power from Big Data

Producers Yielding Power from Big Data

By K·Coe Editorial | May 21, 2019
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If you’re still using Excel and other software programs to track crop rotation and inputs, but are struggling to tally the full costs involved in all the crops you grow, you are missing out on the total profitability picture.  Running your business without complete and accurate data is certain to …

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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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