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Reading Time: 4 minutesAll aspects of agriculture, including manufacturers, are under scrutiny as consumers focus on how we create the products in our food supply chain. While sustainability started out as a synonym for ‘environment’ and ‘green’, those days have passed. Today, businesses that use sustainability assessment to better manage their bottom line …

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThousands in the agriculture industry have heard economist Dr. David Kohl speak on trends in agriculture over the years. But in case you missed it, we want to share his list of mega trends in agriculture for 2017-2025. Dr. David Kohl is Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance and Small Business …

Read moreDr. David Kohl on Mega Trends in Agriculture

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this article, we look at the tax implications of buying or selling a farm and explore how different entity types and transaction structures (asset vs. stock sale) raise a range of issues for purchasers and sellers. Broadly speaking, acquisitions can be structured as either asset or stock sales. In …

Read moreTax Implications for Buying or Selling a Farm

Reading Time: 2 minutesSeveral emerging news issues will have significant impact for agriculture manufacturing companies in the coming months. Make sure you are prepared. It’s an Election Year—Anything can happen in an election year, but several important issues could take center stage. Chief among them is trade. Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton …

Read moreTop Five Concerns for Agriculture Manufacturing Companies