Another successful season is complete, and from all reports it sounds as though it was a bountiful harvest. Yields were excellent. Harvest conditions were normal, for the most part; a little rain slowed it down some, but not for long. The biggest concern I’m aware of is that soybeans were dry but the stems were… Read More »
The disruption of the entire supply chain is forcing many manufacturers and dealers to rethink their business models. From manufacturing products with limited raw materials or constrained subassemblies, to managing new and used inventory and parts, to labor shortages, to implement dealers managing their operations, we are facing a subset of the challenges related to… Read More »
“It is easy to be a leader when everything is going well for you. A true leader is someone who steps up when the adversity shows up.” -Ed Thomas, legendary high school football coach in Aplington-Parkersburg, IA
Michelle Thornburg, Koski Professional Group, P.C. You may have heard about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) but thought it wouldn’t apply to your business. The ERC was extended through December 31, 2021 and the qualifying requirements to claim the credits were reduced. As a result, you may be eligible for sizable tax credits. You previously… Read More »
FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF AMERICA, AgDirect Learning Center/Fraud Protection There’s no doubt the digital transformation of the agricultural equipment industry has been a game changer for manufacturers, dealers, and producers alike. Online equipment sales are on the rise, but just as the e-commerce landscape has expanded and become more sophisticated, so have cyber scammers. According… Read More »
College football is back and fans are filling the stadiums, cheering on their teams, becoming armchair quarterbacks, and second-guessing the refs’ play-calling on any given Saturday. Imagine you were the head coach of Nebraska, Iowa, or Iowa State football—what plays would you call, which players would be on the field, and what would you do… Read More »