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Nebraska Ag Expo Returns to Lincoln, Bringing Farmers and Ranchers the Future of Agriculture
Get ready for one of the largest agricultural events in the U.S., as the Nebraska Ag Expo returns…
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Making every drop count: AgZen partners with Corteva to redefine spray efficiency
Even when farmers are spraying on target, says AgZen, most still have no idea if they are spraying…
Read ArticleINEDA Unveils New Look: Website + Brand Refresh
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, ineda.com,…
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Nebraska Ag Expo Returns to Lincoln, Bringing Farmers and Ranchers the Future of Agriculture
Get ready for one of the largest agricultural events in the U.S., as the Nebraska Ag Expo returns…
Read ArticleNebraska Ag Expo’s 2025 Career Exploration Event Continues to Champion Workforce Pathways in Agriculture
The Nebraska Ag Expo is excited to present its fifth annual Career Exploration Event — returning December 9-11,…
Read ArticleNebraska Ag Expo’s Innovation Hub Sets the Pace for the Future of Ag Breakthroughs
The Nebraska Ag Expo — long recognized for elevating innovation across modern agriculture — proudly introduces its newest…
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Overtime Rules and the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB)
OCTOBER 28, 2025 – As an equipment dealer, you may be wondering how the new One Big Beautiful…
Read ArticleMaking every drop count: AgZen partners with Corteva to redefine spray efficiency
Even when farmers are spraying on target, says AgZen, most still have no idea if they are spraying…
Read ArticleIowa & Nebraska Laws for Transfer of Ownership or Stock
At some point, all our members will deal with the transfer of ownership or transfer of stock, regardless…
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2025 INEDA District Meetings
This summer, we held district meetings across Iowa and Nebraska in the month of July. Typically, they have…
Read ArticleINEDA Unveils New Look: Website + Brand Refresh
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, ineda.com,…
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Legacy Versus Leverage: Life Insurance Awareness Month
As a business owner, every decision you make shapes your legacy. Your choices today determine how well you…
Read ArticleDifferent Perks for Different Employees
Question One of our high-level employees is requesting additional vacation hours. For example, if her kids have a…
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Key Employee Risk Management Strategies for Leaders
Unsafe employee behavior can lead to injuries, legal liabilities, and even fatalities. As a leader, your role often includes…
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Invite Your Schools to Participate at Career Exploration Event
The Nebraska Ag Expo is hosting a Career Exploration Event again this year––December 9-11 at the Sandhills Global…
Read ArticleExecutive Insight: AI
The theme of this issue of the Retailer magazine is artificial intelligence(AI). In an industry where tradition meets…
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Financial Stress on Crop Farms: Who Is Most at Risk in the 2024–26 Downturn?
Midwest crop producers have experienced a significant downturn in corn, soybean, and wheat prices since late 2023, resulting…
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Claas Farmpoint Expands Footprint in Iowa
Claas Farmpoint is increasing its commitment to Iowa agriculture with a new service center in Fort Dodge, Iowa,…
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INEDA Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to 72 Students
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is pleased to share that it has awarded $100,000 in matching scholarships…
Read ArticleIs a Centralized Accounting Model Right for Your Dealership?
As dealership groups adapt to a changing market, many are exploring the benefits of centralizing their business office…
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Development & Future of AI in Dealerships
While there is still some uncertainty on where AI will go, the technology is here and expanding. John…
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2025 Legislative Meetings and Golf Outings
NEBRASKA – 42 members and guests from across Nebraska met in York at the York Country Club on…
Read ArticleIowa 2025 Legislative Session
The session ended on May 15, 2025, after extending 13 days beyond the scheduled adjournment due to unresolved…
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Navigating the Economic Storm
On May 22 and 29, INEDA hosted Regional Meetings in Grand Island, NE, and Ankeny, IA. We had…
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Closing Time
Nebraska’s Legislative Session Adjourned on June 2 I couldn’t help but think of a popular song from the…
Read ArticleCelebrating 5-years Tech Hub LIVE
We are excited to be a supporting organization of Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo. Celebrating 5-years, Tech…
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Tracking North America’s Largest Dealer Groups
Tracking North America’s Largest Dealer Groups By Farm Equipment Staff Report posted on May 20, 2025 | Posted in Dealers on the…
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Landmark Implement in Hastings Opens New Facility After Fire in 2022
By Jartavius Edmond HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – Celebrating its 59,500 square-foot facility, Landmark Implement in Hastings opened the doors to the rebuilt…
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How to Scale — Without Losing Customer-First Roots
P&K was on the leading edge of a small operation ‘going big,’ but a trusting, decentralized culture prepared…
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How Long Should Files Be Kept
Record Retention Guidelines We are often asked about how long tax and business records should be kept. Discarding…
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Deadline Approaching for the 2025-2026 Andrew Goodman Scholarship Applications
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2025-2026 Andrew…
Read ArticleTrump Administration Ends Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirement
March 4, 2025 – The Treasury Department has suspended enforcement, indefinitely, and will propose a narrowed rule to…
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Smart Farming on the Rise: Autonomous Agricultural Market Expected to See Significant Surge
The Global Autonomous Agricultural Vehicle Market size will expand at over 17% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, due to technological…
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Best Agriculture Apps for 2025
Editor’s note: Senior Multi-Media Specialist Matt Hopkins has been compiling his list of the best mobile apps in agriculture since…
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2025 Farm Equipment Decisions
How the economy is shaping ag equipment purchases Published on 1/16/2025 The analysis is provided by Matt Erickson,…
Read ArticleFederal Court Delays Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirement – AGAIN
DECEMBER 27, 2024 – This time of year, it is always important to keep your receipts in the…
Read ArticleFederal Court Reinstates Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirement
DECEMBER 23, 2024 – A federal Court of Appeals decision has reinstated the requirement under the Corporate Transparency…
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Iowa Farm Bureau Identifies Massive Loss in Agriculture economy
Fiscal 24 has been the worst period of profitability for Iowa farmers in 10 years, causing further problems…
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2024 Year in Review: Combines
Casey Seymour, Moving Iron, looks back at the factors that influenced the combine market this year and looks…
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Lessiter Media Releases New “Autonomous Farm Equipment: Adoption & Outlook” Report
Global demands for food, fuel and fiber are expected to dramatically increase over the next 25 years. At…
Read ArticleFederal Court Invalidates Federal Overtime Rule
UPDATE NOVEMBER 15, 2024 – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas just issued its…
Read ArticleWhat Dealerships Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements
WHAT’S NEW: Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect on January 1, 2024, many business…
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Career Exploration Event at Nebraska Ag Expo
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Bobcat Brings Backhoe Loader to U.S.
Bobcat is bringing a 96-horsepower backhoe loader into the North American market to complement the company’s current offerings.…
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Dealers Get FREE Registration to FIRA USA 2024
Attend the unique trade show that gathers the whole worldwide ag robotics industry! With 2,500+ attendees and 35+…
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Cropx And CNH Announce Digital Connection For Sustainable Precision Farming
CropX Ltd., a global leader in digital agriculture solutions, and CNH Industrial N.V (NYSE: CNH), a leading manufacturer…
Read ArticleTerm-limited Nebraska Lawmakers Mount What Could Be Last Push for More Property Tax Relief
‘We’re in a special session, we should do something special.’ — State Sen. Justin Wayne LINCOLN — Like a…
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Nebraska Field Notes
Advocacy Thank you for all of your efforts this year with the 2024 session! LB 1308 would have…
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Iowa Field Notes: My #1 Concern as I Visit Dealers — Inventory
In my travels over the past few months there is a common theme among dealers—they have too much…
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2024 Legislative Meetings and Golf Outings
NEBRASKA — On June 17, members from across Nebraska met in York at the York Country Club. Tim…
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Expo Director: Employee Compensation Survey
For the first time in 15 years, construction equipment dealerships were included in the Employee Compensation Survey. The…
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2025 Construction Equipment Sales Outlook in the Midwest
Positive Drivers Infrastructure Investments: The federal and state investments in infrastructure are significant factors driving demand. The Infrastructure…
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Innovations and Challenges in Construction
Adapting to Change The construction equipment dealership industry has always been synonymous with adaptability. In recent years, however,…
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6 Steps to AI Adoption in Construction
Tactical Talent Management: Bridging the Knowledge Gap The first step in AI adoption is cultivating a workforce that…
Read ArticleExecutive Insite: Shared Challenges
With this issue of the Retailer, we are focusing our content on the construction equipment industry. INEDA’s membership…
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Boosting Online Sales and Rentals of Construction Equipment
The construction equipment industry is increasingly moving online, thanks to advancements in technology and changing consumer habits. E-commerce…
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Labor Shortage in Construction Equipment Dealerships
Reasons Behind the Skilled Labor Shortage Aging Workforce: Many skilled technicians and dealership staff are reaching retirement age,…
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Regional Workshops: Workforce Development & Trucking Regulations
On May 23 and 30, INEDA hosted Regional Workshops on Workforce and Trucking Regulations in Grand Island, NE…
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Iowa Legislative Recap and Outlook for 2025
There was not a lot of legislation that happened this session that affected equipment dealers, which is usually…
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Marketing View: Amplify Your Ag Marketing Reach with Radio
There are many advertising choices to choose from the marketing mix, however, radio still ranks as one of…
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INEDA’s Relationship with AED
Last year, INEDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AED, a national association of equipment dealers whose…
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FRAUD ALERT: Elbert Implement, WI
Earlier this week an association member reach out to inform us of a scam company called “Ebert Implement”.…
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University of Nebraska Opens New Feedlot Innovation Center
A new facility housed at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) aims to help commercial…
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DOL Issues New Rules Defining Overtime Exemptions
JULY 1, 2024 – On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule…
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USDA to Provide an Additional $824 Million to Protect Livestock From Avian Flu
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it is taking several additional actions to ensure the health and…
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Iowa Has No Drought for First Time in Four Years
Heavy rainfall last week eliminated the remaining pocket of drought in Iowa, according to the latest U.S. Drought…
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John Deere Launches $6.6 Million Scholarship Program for College Students
A groundbreaking partnership between the John Deere Foundation, the University of Iowa (UI), and the Davenport Community School…
Read ArticleWhat is PCI DSS v4.0 All About?
If you are a dealer merchant of any size accepting credit cards, you must be in compliance with PCI Security…
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Court Denies Discrimination Claim for Worker Who Requested “Lifelong” Accomodation of Working From Home
JERRY L. PIGSLEY | Woods Aitken LLP A federal court in Pennsylvania on January 23, 2024, gave INEDA…
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Autonomous Robots: Answering Three Basic Questions
Naio robot with LiDAR, camera and GNSS antenna in the top center front. (Photo: Mark Pasveer) Autonomous robots…
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Guardian Agriculture Develops Autonomous Evtol Systems with Spraying Capabilities for Commercial-Scale Farming
Guardian Agriculture Nets $20m Series A Guardian Agriculture has raised a $20 million Series A round led by…
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5 Ways Drones Are Making AI More Accessible to Farmers
(Photo: Andres reto Molina / unsplash) Many small- and medium-scale family farms aren’t adopting artificial intelligence because it’s…
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Catalytic Themes to Watch in AgTech and Agribusiness for 2024
Innovation is Where Dealers Come to Grow! While agtech venture funding has slowed within the industry over time,…
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Marketing View: Top 10 Insights and Actionable Marketing Strategies to follow in 2024
As the marketing landscape evolves rapidly in 2024, it’s crucial for dealerships to keep up and stay ahead…
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Expo Director: Precision Spraying Coming to a Farm Near You!
Recently, I’ve seen a lot of autonomous vehicles, electric tractors, ag robots, and AI enhanced equipment at World…
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Iowa Field Report: The Role of Drones in Modern Agriculture
As I walked around our show in Lincoln this past December, and then again at our show in…
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Nebraska Field Report: Innovation of Construction
Many of us grew up with machines that bring back (fond or maybe not so fond) memories. I…
Read ArticleExecutive Insight: Cultivating Innovation
As the CEO of INEDA, I believe that innovation is not merely a tool for progress; it’s the…
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Expo Director: 2023 Agritechnica Showcase Photos
With our initiative to bring new technology to both ag expos, Cindy and I traveled to Agritechnica to…
Read ArticleUnited States Economic Outlook for 2024: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges
As the United States enters the year 2024, the economic landscape appears to be a dynamic mix of…
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Iowa Field Report: Insurance Renewal
It is that time of the year again where we see our insurance agent come into our store…
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Nebraska Field Report: What clouds are on the economic horizon?
As we turn the page from one season (football, harvest, road construction) to another (basketball/wrestling, tax, winter), the…
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Economic Outlook: Financial Analyst’s View Of The 2024 Outlook
What is the economic outlook for 2024? UBS economists expect economic growth to slow sharply in the next…
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Executive Insight: Cautious Optimism
As we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024, this issue of the Retailer is focused on our…
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Marketing View: 15 Key Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2024
15 Key Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2024 Staying ahead of the curve in marketing is essential…
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Lincoln Northeast High School Recognized for Leadership in Technical Education
Johnston, IA – The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA), host of the Nebraska Ag Expo, is pleased to…
Read ArticleJohnson County Central High School Recognized for Leadership in Technical Education
L to R: Mark Badertscher (AKRS Equipment), Larry Stauffer (Bruna Implement), Students from Johnson County Central FFA, Mike…
Read ArticleMarketing View: Using Social Media as a Recruitment Tool
Social media is an effective tool to market your dealership to customers, but did you know it can…
Read ArticleWorkforce Summit Success
On May 24 and 25, the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) hosted its Workforce Development Summit: Innovative Solutions…
Read ArticleAgDirect: Purchase Plans and Leasing Agreements
Amid rising prices of both new and used equipment, many dealers are helping their customers leverage financing to…
Read ArticleGetting To Know Jamie Mertz
My name is Jamie Mertz, and I hail from the small town of West Bend, Iowa, located in…
Read ArticleNebraska Field Report: Wayward Shots from the Policy Front
FORE! For those of you who participate in the exciting (and humbling) game of golf, if you haven’t…
Read ArticleExecutive Insight: Embracing a New Paradigm
After conducting eight district meetings and two regional workshops in Iowa and Nebraska, it has become evident that…
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Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association Awards $88,500 in Scholarships to 66 Students
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is pleased to share that it has awarded $88,500 in scholarships for…
Read ArticleCaseIH and New Holland Sign Right to Repair MOU With American Farm Bureau Federation
Yesterday, Case IH and New Holland signed a Right to Repair Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with American Farm…
Read ArticleMemorandum of Understanding with John Deere is Good Faith Effort to Formalize Opportunity for Right to Repair
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers (INEDA) congratulates the work done by Farm Bureau and especially the leadership of Nebraska…
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How to Approach On-Board Video in Your Company Vehicles
One of your company vehicles is involved in an accident resulting in multiple deaths of a well-respected family…
Read ArticleStay Ahead of Trends in the Industry
Our daily routines limit us when it comes to seeing, planning, and adapting for the future. I experience…
Read ArticleThe Final Word
As I sit down to write this article and begin to realize it will most likely be the…
Read ArticleReasonable Suspicion Testing: 5 Steps
Employers with a comprehensive drug testing policy as part of their drug-free workplace program often include reasonable suspicion…
Read ArticleExecutive Insight: Education
Education is something that can never be taken away from you… Those words made a lifelong impression on…
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5 Social Media Trends to Know for 2022
Social media trends continue to soar. Let’s review some new things happening in the social channels.
Read ArticleExecutive Insight
To be a leader requires us to be willing, vulnerable, and courageous to make mistakes. It requires us to step out of our comfort zones, take risks, adapt to unexpected changes, and learn from triumphs and failures.
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Who You Know…
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. So what’s the best way to influence change in government? Get to know your representatives!
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Phil Erdman Joins INEDA as Director of Dealer and Government Affairs
Phil Erdman joined the INEDA team in April as the Director of Dealer and Government Affairs.
Read ArticleWorkforce Development Efforts
From workshops to dealership tours, INEDA is always working to educate the next generation of equipment dealer employees about career opportunities.
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Iowa Insights: Retention and Recruitment
To combat the employee shortage, dealers are proactively implementing several creative tactics to improve employee retention.
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5 Ways to Be a Better Boss and Leader
Employees don’t leave companies. They leave bad bosses. So what’s the number one thing you can do to improve employee retention at your dealership? Be a better leader.
Read ArticleIowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to 88 Iowa and Nebraska Students
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $80,000 in scholarships for…
Read ArticleNebraska lawmakers ending 2022 session with big wins, some losses
Martha Stoddard, Erin Bamer | April 17, 2022 LINCOLN — The 2022 legislative session may be remembered for…
Read ArticleJoin Us Thursday, May 26 for a Free Workforce Development Workshop for Nebraska Equipment Dealers
Thursday, May 26 at 8:30am Fonner Park 700 E Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE Click here to…
Read ArticleJoin Us Wednesday, May 25 for a Free Workforce Development Workshop for Iowa Equipment Dealers
Wednesday, May 25 at 8:30am FFA Enrichment Center 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA Click here to…
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Marketing View: How to Design Above the Fold Content for Uber-Good Engagement
By Cindy Feldman, Marketing Director [cindyf@ineda.com] You have 8 seconds (probably less) to captivate and retain your audience.…
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Equipment Buying Trends: Forecasting machinery purchases and financing activity in 2022.
By Farm Credit Services of America/AgDirect A surge in machinery spending in 2021 compounded by ongoing supply chain…
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Take a Chance on Hiring Veterans
By Will Rogers, Director of Government Affairs [willr@ineda.com] I served in the United States Army from 1989 to…
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PLAY THE LONG GAME: The Importance of HSAs in an Unstable Employee Benefits Market
By Ty Burke, The Accel Group [tburke@acceladvantage.com] Medical costs continue to climb, health insurance premiums are volatile, and…
Read Article7 Ways to Help Your Employees Become—and Stay—Healthy
By Mark Hennessey, President/CEO [markh@ineda.com] Our health tends to be one of the first things that we let…
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6 Things I Learned About Health Insurance While Introducing the INEDA Healthcare Program to Members
By Tom Junge, Iowa Field Director [tomj@ineda.com] Before the INEDA Healthcare Program was launched in 2021, it had…
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Stress Management in the Dealership: The Effect of Stress on Employee and Company Health
The nature of work is changing at whirlwind speed. Perhaps now more than ever before, job stress poses…
Read ArticleNebraska Ag Expo: Career Exploration Event Recap
In December, the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) sponsored a Career Exploration Event for high school students interested…
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Executive Insight: Supply Chain
The disruption of the entire supply chain is forcing many manufacturers and dealers to rethink their business models.…
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2022-2023 Andrew Goodman Scholarship Applications Now Open
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) has opened the application period for the 2022-2023 Andrew Goodman Scholarship Fund.…
Read Article7 Reasons Skilled Trades May be the Best Path for a Teen
Did you know there are 2.5 million skilled trade job openings expected this year and they’re not just…
Read ArticleRegister Today for INEDA’s FREE Regional Workshop on Workforce Retention on November 2 and 3
We know finding and keeping employees is one of the biggest challenges our dealerships are facing right now. Sign up today for the FREE workshop on workforce retention.
Read ArticleWhat AHW’s Dealer Auction Can Teach Us About Combine Value Trends
Used combine values are a big concern lately for both dealers and farmers. This is especially true going into the high demand August market with a tight supply of farm equipment. In June, Sullivan held the significant AHW dealer auction. With a listing heavy in combines, it provided a great look at the market’s direction when analyzed in tandem with Iron Comps’ equipment values.
Read ArticleExecutive Insight: Adversity and Perseverance
“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
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What We Learned from the Workforce Recruitment and Retention Survey
At the Iowa and Nebraska Regional Workforce Development Conferences hosted by INEDA on May 26 in Ankeny, IA and May 27 in Grand Island, NE, Gentry Collins of CAP Public Affairs presented the results of a survey conducted earlier this year aimed at understanding how potential recruits perceive our industry in order to improve workforce recruitment and retention within the industry.
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The Dog Days of Summer
The dog days of summer are upon us. I think I have discovered the true meaning of the “good ol’ days.” I remember anxiously awaiting the end of the school year when I would be able to waste the day away playing with my friends, fishing, and attempting to train my newest best friend, a springer spaniel puppy named Joe. Those were truly the “good ol’ days.”
Read ArticleIowa Insights
Takeaways from the Iowa District Meeting: In March and April of this year, INEDA hosted seven district meeting in Iowa and Nebraska. In lieu of members attending the annual dealer conference, INEDA staff traveled to see members. These were great events that will likely grow over the next few years.
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Don’t Fall Victim to Ransomware Attacks
It was another story on a long list of companies and individuals that have fallen victim to a malicious class of criminals that no longer put a gun to your head. Rather, these attackers use malware to steal your valuable business information, encrypt your files, and hold them hostage for ransom.
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How to Write an Effective Job Posting
Posting jobs on Facebook helps you spread the word that you’re hiring to a broader audience. It’s also easy for your employees to share a Facebook job post with their network, expanding your outreach even further.
Read ArticleQ&A with INEDA Field Directors
INEDA is fortunate to have two field directors on the road visiting dealers and distributors. One of their roles is to listen to members’ needs and concerns and provide immediate solutions. One of the main issues facing members today is hiring and retaining employees, so we sat down with our field directors to find out what they’re hearing from dealers on the topic.
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‘It’s very time sensitive’: Why a fast-paced work environment hurts all employees
“Time is not moving faster—you are. Your hobbies are your choice. Your words are your choice. Your choice is urgency. You are choosing to rush.”
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A Little Recognition Can Go a Long Way
There is one method for increasing employee retention that can be implemented immediately, has no out-of-pocket expenses, can make a huge impact for your business, and doesn’t require a lot of work on your part.
Read ArticleIntroducing a New Healthcare Program for Equipment Dealers
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is pleased to announce the INEDA Healthcare Program, giving equipment dealers access…
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Employee Retention Credit
Michelle Thornburg, Koski Professional Group, P.C. You may have heard about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) but thought…
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Inside Out: Proactive Steps to Attract and Retain Talent in this Tight Labor Market
Ty Burke, Partner, The Accel Group You don’t have to look hard to find news on the current…
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Fraud Protection and Awareness: Avoid online equipment scams
FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF AMERICA, AgDirect Learning Center/Fraud Protection There’s no doubt the digital transformation of the agricultural…
Read ArticleCompany Culture: Planned or Perceived?
Mark Othmer, Nebraska Field Director, marko@ineda.com Every business, whether intentional or not, has a culture. Company culture is…
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How to Build Strong Company Culture at Your Dealership
When you think about the elements that are most important to your dealership, what comes to mind? Surely…
Read ArticleExecutive Insight: Sharpen Your Saw
College football is back and fans are filling the stadiums, cheering on their teams, becoming armchair quarterbacks, and…
Read ArticleRegister NOW for INEDA’s Regional Workforce Development Conferences to be May 26 and May 27
One of the biggest challenges to building any successful company is finding the right workers to meet the…
Read ArticleAndrew Goodman Scholarship Program – Scholarships Available!
A limited number of scholarships are available to help train current and potential Iowa and Nebraska equipment dealership…
Read ArticleIowa & Nebraska Students Awarded EDF Scholarships
The Equipment Dealers Foundation (EDF), the charitable arm of the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA), recently announced its scholarship…
Read ArticleCASE Institute Provides Powerful Tool for Ag Teachers
[Author: INEDA Staff, 05.2020 | Keywords: CASE, Training, Ag Education] “CASE is the most powerful tool available for…
Read Article25 Ways to Attract and Retain Equipment Technician Talent
[Author: INEDA Staff, 05.2020 | Keywords: Recruiting, Workforce Development] The stakes are high. Recruiting and retaining technicians will…
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Coronavirus Used for Cyber-Attacks
[Author: Pratum, 05.2020 | Keywords: Cybersecurity, COVID-19] The Coronavirus has now reached every continent, except Antarctica. There are…
Read ArticleIn Uncertain Times, Things Become Very Certain
[Author: Mark Hennessey, 05.2020 | Keywords: Executive Insight, COVID-19] These are uncertain times. Nobody knows when the Coronavirus…
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Nebraska Notes
[Author: Mark Othmer, 05.2020 | Keywords: Nebraska Field Notes] This has been a very unusual time. Coronavirus has…
Read ArticleExhibit Committee’s Changing Role
[Author: Tom Junge, 05.2020 | Keywords: Iowa Field Notes, IAE, NAE, Strategic Initiative] Operational to Strategic Both the…
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Unleash the Power of Your Employees to Help Find Your Next Hire
[Author: Will Rogers, 05.20 | Keyword: Recruiting, Workforce Development] I know this is a difficult time for you…
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Text Marketing Trends to Watch for the Last Half of 2020
[Author: Cindy Feldman, 05.20 | Keyword: Marketing, Texting] With a 98% read rate, text messaging has become a…
Read ArticlePaycheck Protection Program Created Along With $2T Stimulus Package
On Friday, a $2 trillion stimulus package known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES…
Read ArticleFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Law
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Act”) into law. There are…
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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard: Are You Compliant?
[Author: INEDA Staff, 03.2020 | Keywords: PCI Compliant, Business Operations] When it comes to a growing business, the…
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Are You Making These 5 Costly Payment Security Mistakes?
[Author: Century Business Solutions, 03.2020 | Keywords: Security, PCI Compliant] As a business owner, it’s your duty to…
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Implementing PCI DSS into Business-As-Usual Processes
[Author: PCI Security Standards Council, 03.2020 | Keywords: PCI Compliant, Business Operations] How can you make sure that…
Read ArticleDOL Issues New Rule Narrowing Prior View of Joint Employer Liability
[Author: Woods & Aitken, LLP, 03.2020 | Keywords: HR, Employee Policies] On January 12, 2020, the U.S. Department…
Read ArticleEmployee Responsibilities in Information Security
[Author: Pratum, 03.2020 | Keywords: Cyber Security, Information Security, Business Operations] When most people talk about developing an…
Read ArticleGreen Line Equipment, Stutheit Implement, and Plains Equipment Group Announce a Merger of John Deere Dealerships
Lincoln, NE. (January 31, 2020) – Three Nebraska based John Deere dealerships announced plans to merge their businesses. …
Read ArticleEquipment Dealers Association and its Regional Affiliate Members Praise the House of Representatives for Bi-Partisan Approval of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA)
ST. LOUIS, MO (December 20, 2019) – The Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) and its regional affiliate members praise…
Read ArticleDeere announces job cuts ahead of projected drop in sales
The cuts become effective Jan. 6. Deere said in its fourth-quarter earnings report last month that it expected construction and forestry equipment sales to fall between 10% and…
Read ArticleGov. Reynolds Kicks-Off National Apprenticeship Week at Site of New Program in Nevada
NEVADA – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds visited Van Wall Equipment in Nevada to highlight their new Farm Equipment…
Read ArticleEDA Announces New Board Chairman
ST. LOUIS, MO (October 24, 2019) – The Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) is proud to announce the election…
Read ArticleSecretary Perdue Statement on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
(Washington, D.C., September 20, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement highlighting actions…
Read ArticleEquipment Dealers Win with New IRS Development
LOUIS, MO (September 17, 2019) – The Equipment Dealers Association praises the IRS’ final and proposed regulations that…
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The collapse of an irrigation tunnel in southeastern Wyoming could cost Nebraska and Wyoming roughly 89 million dollars…
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There’s little doubt that the volume of prevented plant acres will impact the sale of farm machinery for…
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Move puts ERS, NIFA closer to customers, expected to save nearly $300 million nominally (Washington, D.C., June 13,…
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Deere (NYSE:DE) is looking to extend more credit to African farmers who have traditionally made purchases in cash amid a…
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The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate…
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(Washington, D.C., May 3, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the finalists of 136 Expressions of…
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The recent heavy rains and snow melt in many areas of Nebraska and Iowa are causing serious problems…
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INEDA has a limited number of matching fund scholarships available for the 2019-2020 school year to help train…
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As construction equipment continues to advance and evolve with time, the vast majority of manufacturers today are beginning…
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[Source: INEDA, 10.2018 | Keywords: Construction, Sales Tax] As a reminder, certain types of construction equipment are exempt…
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In light of the June Supreme Court Decision more and more states are enacting laws that require dealers…
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The Trump administration will deliver $12 billion in aid to farmers who’ve been hit by dropping prices for…
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DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report…
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Dear Friends, On May 5, 2018, the Iowa Tax Reform Bill was passed by the Iowa House and…
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[Author: Bob Evnen | 2015; R-2017 | Keywords: Human Resources, Youth, Employment] School is nearly out, which means…
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By Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc. [Author: Lesley Sifers | 2007; R-2018 | Keywords: Human Resources, Youth,…
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Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Thursday she will name Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Deputy Secretary…
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The wait is over for Bill Northey. Months after he was nominated, the Spirit Lake farmer and Iowa…
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Ever since the introduction of a so-called “Right to Repair” bill in the Nebraska Legislature in 2015, INEDA…
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Lean Initiatives, Mixed Model Manufacturing and Glass Technology Leads to Greater Quality, Efficiency for Farm Equipment Manufacturer AGCO…
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The Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) is pleased to share that the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) Board of…
Read ArticleAGCO to Expand Data, Precision Ag Options with Climate Corporation
AGCO Corporation has announced a new digital partnership with The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto Company, that…
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The Cost of Doing Business Study presents the annual financial and operational profile of independent, retail equipment dealerships.…
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INEDA will be hosting a luncheon with U.S. Senator Deb Fischer on October 20th at The Nebraska Club…
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[2017; R-2017 | Keywords: Overtime Exemptions, Overtime, FLSA] The Fair Standards Act provides that employers subject to its…
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President Donald J. Trump has nominated Nebraska’s director of agriculture and Iowa’s secretary of agriculture for key under…
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General Equipment & Supplies, a Midwestern distributor of aggregate and construction equipment, has become an exclusive dealer for…
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In three years, farmers could be using methane produced on their farms to fuel New Holland methane-powered tractors.…
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The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association is one of the oldest agri-business associations. Founded in 1893, we represent over…
Read ArticleAGCO to Acquire Precision Planting from The Climate Corporation
AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto…
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AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today that it is increasing the…
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High school building trades instructor Eric Moores won a 333G CTL to help with his “Teaching Tomorrow’s Builders”…
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Farm Equipment is pleased to announce that Don Van Houweling, Van Wall Equipment, has been named to the magazine’s editorial…
Read ArticleConnecting with Colleges
[Source: INEDA, 07.17 | Keywords: Ag Education, College] What is the average age of your technicians? If your…
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[Source: INEDA, 07.17 | Keywords: Ag Education, FFA] When Matthew Eddy first started teaching 19 years ago, he…
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[Source: Bob Evnen, Woods & Aitken LLP, 07.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, HR Policy, Tattoos] Do you have a…
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[Author: Cindy Feldman, 07.17 | Keywords: Marketing, Social Media, LinkedIn] The Benefits of a LinkedIn Business Profile It’s…
Read ArticleBe Aware of Consumer’s Use Tax in Iowa
[Author: Will Rogers, 07.17 | Keywords: Dealer Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, Consumer’s Use Tax] Earlier this spring, one…
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[Author: Tom Junge, 07.17 | Keywords: Iowa Field Director, Technicians] Where can I find a tech? This is…
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[Author: Mark Othmer, 07.17 | Keywords: Nebraska Field Notes] The Beginning The 2017 session of the Nebraska Unicameral…
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[Author: INEDA Staff, 07.17 | Keywords: Executive Insight, Millennials, Personal Development] By the year 2020, Millennials – also…
Read ArticleRecords Retention Schedule from MHCSCPA 2-2011
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE from MHCSCPA 2-2011 [Keywords: Records Retention Schedule]
Read ArticleQA NE Ag Exemptions – Nov 14
QA-NE-Ag-Exemptions-Nov-14 [Keywords: Ag Exemptions, Nebraska]
Read ArticleEconomic Impact of Exempting Farm Repair and Replacement Parts from Nebraska Sales Taxes: An Update
Economic Impact of Exempting Farm Repair and Replacement Parts from Nebraska Sales Taxes: An Update [Keywords: Farm Repair,…
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Read ArticleState of Iowa Declaration of Interstate: Reciprocity Agreement
State-of-Iowa-Declaration-of-Interstate-Recipricity-Agrmnt [Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, Interstate Reciprocity, Iowa]
Read ArticleNebraska Sales Tax Exemption on Repair Parts – LB986
Nebraska Sales Tax Exemption on Repair Parts – LB986 [Keywords: Nebraska Legislation, Sales Tax, Repair Parts]
Read ArticleNebraska Resale or Exempt Sale Certificate
Nebraska Resale or Exempt Sale Certificate [Keywords: Nebraska Legislation, Sale Certificate]
Read ArticleNebraska Dealer Protection Law Nebraska Resale or Exempt Sale Certificate Nebraska Sales Tax Exemption on Repair Parts – LB986
Nebraska Dealer Protection Law Nebraska Resale or Exempt Sale Certificate Nebraska Sales Tax Exemption on Repair Parts –…
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Iowa Dealer Protection Law [Keywords: Dealer, Security, Iowa Legislation]
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Construction Equipment – Dept. of Rev. Letter [Keywords: Construction Equipment, Iowa Legislation]
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Auto Steer & Guidance [Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Auto Steer, Guidance]
Read ArticleNebraska Legislative Meeting & Golf Outing
Register today for the Nebraska Summer Legislative Meeting & Golf Outing! Join us June 22 at the York…
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Join us July 10-11th in LaVista, Nebraska for what looks to be an engaging and informative event. From compelling speakers covering topics…
Read ArticleCost of Doing Business Study
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] It’s time for the 2017 Cost of Doing…
Read ArticleLearn the Facts about Distracted Driving
[Source: EndDD (End Distracted Driving), 2017 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, Distracted Driving] How serious are the dangers? Deadly…
Read ArticleAPI Approves New Diesel Engine Oil Standards
[Source: American Petroleum Institute, 2017 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, Diesel, Oil] The American Petroleum Institute (API) announced that…
Read ArticleRules Ban Telephoning While Driving
[2012; R-2017 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, Distracted Driving, Phone Use] The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), jointly…
Read ArticleRegulatory Compliance Specific to Over-Dimension Loads: Differences in Nebraska and Iowa
[2011; R-2017 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, Oversized Loads] If you are hauling equipment, over-dimension loads are a common…
Read ArticleAre Your Trucks in Compliance?
[2012; R-2017 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, Trucking Regulations] Are your trucks in compliance with state and federal laws?…
Read ArticleProblems with Blanket Liens
Have you ever been tripped up by a blanket lien? Members of the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association are…
Read ArticleIowa Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Questions and Answers
[2013 | Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Local Option Sales Tax, Sales Tax] Q: What does delivery have to do…
Read ArticleService Work (Interstate Commerce)
[ 2008; R-2013 | Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Sales Tax, Service] A question came up after the sales tax…
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[Author: Andrew E. Goodman, 05.17 | Keywords: Executive Insight] In my column in the August 2014 issue of…
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[Author: Mark Othmer, 05.17 | Keywords: Nebraska Field Notes, Nebraska Legislative] Recently, several dealers from Nebraska and Iowa…
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[Author: Tom Junge, 05.17 | Keywords: Iowa Field Notes, Whole Goods] The results are in! First, letís take a moment…
Read ArticleData Management is Here to Stay
[Source: MarketsandMarkets, 05.2017 | Keywords: Precision Farming] It’s no secret that precision technology has risen in the ranks…
Read ArticleHere Is What I Want from my Precision Dealer
[Source: INEDA, 05.2017 | Keywords: Precision Farming] • Knowledgeable people. Employees who understand technology and what products are…
Read ArticleManaging Precision Farming
[Source: INEDA, 05.2017 | Keywords: Precision Farming] The precision farming market reached $3.68 billion in 2016 and is…
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[Source: INEDA, 05.17 | Keywords: Veterans] Ron and Roger Franzen, co-owners of Franzen Sales & Service Ltd. in…
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[Source: INEDA, 05.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Employment, Veterans] The Waverly Area Veterans Post Veterans Center honors the…
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[Source: INEDA, 05.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Employment, Veterans] The equipment industry is full of people and businesses…
Read ArticleWhat You Can and Can’t Ask a Veteran in a Job Interview
[Source: INEDA, 05.2017 | Keywords: Human Resources, Employment, Veterans] If you’re interviewing veterans for a position, you want…
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[Source: INEDA, 05.2017 | Keywords: Human Resources, Employment, Veterans] Looking for a candidate who is not only educated…
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How Smart People Work Less and Get More Done: How you work is far more important than how much you work
[Author: Cindy Feldman, 05.17 | Keywords: Marketing, Work Ethic] Smart people know the importance of shifting gears on the…
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As more people are one, two or three generations off the farm, fewer people can share fond memories…
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BEATRICE – The Southeast Nebraska Career Academy Partnership is growing, and so is the level of college credit…
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Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest heavy equipment auctioneer and provider of end-to-end services (NYSE & TSX: RBA), recently announced…
Read ArticleAfter 80 Years in Print, Iron Solutions, Inc. Converts Agricultural Official Guide to 100% Digital
Iron Solutions, Inc. announced today that effective January 1, 2018, Iron Solutions will no longer publish the print…
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[Author: Mark Othmer, Nebraska Field Director, 03.2017 | Keywords: Nebraska Field Notes, Property Taxes, Taxes] Those of you who…
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[Author: Andrew E. Goodman, President/CEO, 03.2017 | Keywords: Executive Insight, Recruiting] The critical issue of recruiting and training…
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[Author: Tom Junge, 03.2017 | Keywords: Iowa Field Director, Iowa Power Farming Show, Surveys] When farmers registered online…
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[Author: Cindy Feldman, 03.17 | Keywords: Marketing, Logo, History] We call ourselves INEDA. Same company. Same name. Now with…
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[Author: Will Rogers, Director of Government Affairs, 03.2017 | Keywords: DOT, Fully Controlled Access Roads] In February, an Association member…
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[Source: Bob Evnen, Woods & Aitken LLP, 2017 | Keywords: New Hires, Employee Eligibility] As of January 22, 2017,…
Read ArticleEngaged Employees = Active Employees
[01.17 | Keywords: Marketing, Branding, Employee Engagement] Employee engagement is a property of the relationship between an organization…
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[01/17 | Keywords: Marketing, Branding, Employee Advocacy, Social Media] Having employees like and share content allows for maximum…
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[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Employment Policies, Presenteeism] Do you ever go to work when you’re not feeling 100%?…
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[Author: Laramie Sandquist, CPCU, CLU, ARM, Federated Mutual Insurance Company, 01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Millennials] Safely Speaking So, the…
Read Article10 HR Trends for 2017
[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, HR Trends] Over the past decade, human resources have evolved due to changing…
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[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Engagement, Retention] Employee turnover is a costly problem. According to a study conducted…
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[Author: Will Rogers, 01.17 | Keywords: Dealer Advocacy, Governmental Affairs, Sales Tax] One topic dealers consistently ask me…
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[Author: Tom Junge, 01.17 | Keywords: Iowa Field Notes, Nebraska Power Farming Show] No one was more surprised…
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[Author: Mark Othmer, 01.17 | Keywords: Nebraska Field Notes, Nebraska Legislature] The first session of the 105th Nebraska…
Read ArticleManagement of a Board of Directors
[Author: Andrew E. Goodman, 01.17 | Keywords: Executive Insight, Management] Occasionally, I am asked to assist senior management…
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[Author: Cindy Feldman, 01.17 | Keywords: Marketing, Social Media] Leveraging the power of social media marketing can help…
Read ArticleCareer Fairs = Another Tool in your Recruiting Toolbox
[Source: INEDA, 11.2016 | Keywords: Human Resources, Recruiting] Nearly 60,000 high-skilled agriculture job openings are expected annually in…
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[Author: Andrew Goodman, 11.2016 | Keywords: Executive Insight, Member Issues] In the December 2014 issue of The Retailer,…
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[Author: Mark Othmer, 11.2016 | Keywords: Nebraska Field Notes, Election] Another election season has finally concluded and I…
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[Source: INEDA, 11.2016 | Keywords: Women, Dealer, Recruiting] Denise Nelsen has been with AgDirect since its inception in…
Read ArticleComplying with New EEO-1 and OSHA Requirements
[Source: Bob Evnen & Kelly Ekler, Woods & Aitken LLC, 11.2016 | Keywords: OSHA, EEO-1 Reporting, Safety] Dealers…
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[Source: INEDA, 11.2016 | Keywords: Business Operations, Liens] Sometimes it is necessary to exercise your legal rights when…
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[Source: INEDA, 11.2016 | Keywords: Human Resources, Recruiting] A few years ago, Bruce Logan and Nick Sinn of…
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[Source: INEDA, 11.2016 | Keywords: Human Resources, Recruiting] 1. Fifty-four percent of companies who participated in the annual…
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[Source: INEDA, 11.2016 | Keywords: Human Resources, Employment] Participate in our dealer-driven scholarship program and help those aspiring…
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[Author: Tom Junge, 11.2016 | Keywords: Iowa Field Notes, State of the Industry] Are we there yet? Weíve…
Read ArticleInfographic: 92% Of World’s Online Population Use Emojis
[Author: Cindy Feldman, 11.16 | Keywords: Marketing, Emojis] Mobile messaging app and emoji use has reached widespread adoption…
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[Author: Will Rogers, 11.2016 | Keywords: Election] As the dust begins to settle on what may go down…
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[Author: Andrew Goodman, 09.2016 | Keywords: Executive Insight, Business, Management] As businesses continue to grow, the importance of…
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[Author: Mark Othmer, 09.2016 | Keywords: Nebraska Field Notes, Header Trailer, Seed Tender] One topic that always seems…
Read ArticleFarmers Will Likely Receive ARC-CO Checks in October for 2015 Crops
[Author: Tom Junge, 09.2016 | Keywords: Iowa Field Notes, ARC-CO Checks] The government program referred to as ARC-CO,…
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[Author: Cindy Feldman, 09.16 | Keyword: Marketing, Farm Shows] Can you believe it is farm show season again?…
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[Author: Will Rogers, 09.2016 | Keywords: Right to Repair] Over the past several weeks, I have spent dozens…
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Source: Bob Evnen, Woods & Aitken LLC, 09.2016 | Keywords: Policies, Overtime] The U.S. Department of Labor has…
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“From those who steadily coax crops from the soil to those who shape the ground beneath our feet,…
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[Source: INEDA, 09.2016 | Keywords: Engaged, Exemplary] At its core, civic engagement creates bonds among employees, encourages a…
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[Source: INEDA, 09.2016 | Keywords: Volunteer, Philanthropy, Community] Equipment dealerships and their employees have long been fixtures in…
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[Author: Andrew Goodman, 07.2016 | Keywords: Executive Insight, NAEDA, EDA] The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) was…
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[Author: Mark Othmer, 07.2016 | Keywords: Nebraska Field Notes, Election] As the summer heat sets in, those involved…
Read ArticleIt’s Time for a Change in How We Determine Equipment Values
[Author: Tom Junge, 07.2016 | Keywords: Iowa Field Notes, Equipment Values, Change] Not too many years ago (maybe…
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[Author: Cindy Feldman, 07.16 | Keywords: Marketing, Change] It was Neale Donald Walsch who said: “Life begins at…
Read ArticleThe DOL Fiduciary Rule and Erisa-Covered Retirement Plans
[Source: R. David Wentz, J.D., CHFC, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 07.2016 | Keywords: DOL, Employee Benefits, Retirement] On April 6,…
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[Author: Will Rogers, 07.2016 | Keywords: Safety] It’s time to ask yourself the following about your dealership: “Are…
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[Source: INEDA, 07.2016 | Keywords: Dealerships] Over the last two years, several members have built new facilities. While…
Read ArticleThey’re Here! DOL Releases New Overtime Pay Regulations
[Source: Bob Evnen, Woods & Aitken LLP, 07.2016 | Keywords: DOL, Employment Policies, Overtime] Recently, the U.S. Department…
Read ArticleHow much would you pay for something you won’t own?
[Author: Samuel I. Kreamer, J.D., C.P.A., Kreamer Law Firm, P.C., 2016 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Liens] For some, the answer…
Read ArticleIs it Time to Upgrade Your Cell Phone Policy?
[Source: Burr Alert, RWEP, 2016 | Keywords: Human Resources, Cell Phone] It is likely that most, if not…
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[Author: Andrew Goodman, 05.2016 | Keywords: Executive Insight, DIY, Right to Repair] Legislative bill 1072, known as the…
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[Author: Mark Othmer, 05.2016 | Keywords: Nebraska Field Notes, Nebraska Legislation] The 104th legislature, 2nd session, of the…
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[Author: Tom Junge, 05.2016 | Keywords: Iowa Field Notes, Change] During my visits with dealers, many have brought…
Read ArticleHow Much Would You Pay…For Something You Won’t Own?
[Source: Samuel I. Kreamer, J.D., C.P.A., Kreamer Law Firm, P.C., 05.2016 | Keywords: Trade-In, Collateral] For some, the answer…
Read ArticleThe Acceleration of Machinery Auctions
[Source: INEDA, 05.2016 | Keywords: Auctions, Used Equipment] Farm machinery auctions have been a part of the agricultural…
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[Author: Dave Adelman, Iowa Legislative Director, 05.2016 | Keywords: Transportation, Infrastructure, All-Terrain, Implements of Husbandry, Autocycle, Tax Coupling, Water…
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[Author: Cindy Feldman, 05.16 | Keywords: Marketing, Channels] Receiving a message has evolved rapidly over the years, from…
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[Author: Andrew Goodman, 03.2016 | Keywords: Executive Insight, Industry Relations] In the May 2000 issue of The Retailer,…
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Header Trailers – The Sales Tax and Licensing Saga Continues
[Author: Mark Othmer, 03.2016 | Keywords: Nebraska Field Notes, Header Trailer] I hope 2016 is shaping up to…
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[Author: Tom Junge, 03.2016 | Keywords: Iowa Field Notes, The 80s] Most dealers agree that ag conditions today are…
Read ArticleLeaders in the Field
[Source: INEDA, 03.2016 | Keywords: Women, Agriculture, Farming] Women play many important roles in agriculture. Unfortunately, they are…
Read ArticleDealer Connections
[Source: INEDA, 03.2016 | Keywords: Business Operations, 20 Groups, Dealerships] Equipment dealers can make connections with other dealers…
Read ArticleManaging Attendance – The Basics
[Source: Bob Evnen, Woods & Aitken LLP, 03.2016 | Keywords: Human Resources, Employment Policies, Attendance] We receive many calls…
Read ArticleWomen: Changing the Face of Agriculture
[Source: INEDA, 03.2016 | Keywords: Women, Agriculture, Dealership] You don’t have to look far to see women working…
Read ArticleAll in the Family
[Source: INEDA, 05.2016 | Keywords: Dealership, Family, Multi-Generational] family noun | fam·i·ly | ˈfam-lē, ˈfa-mə-lē A group of…
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Iowa Legislative Committee Update
[Author: Will Rogers, 03.2016 | Keywords: Section 179, Sales Tax, Rental Fleet, All-Terrain Vehicles] Since the start of…
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[Author: Cindy Feldman, 03.16 | Keywords: Marketing] Everyone is talking marketing advice these days, from authors to bloggers…
Read ArticlePowerful Seminars Lined Up for Iowa Power Farming Show
[Source: INEDA, 01.2015 | Keywords: Iowa Power Farming Show, IPFS, Seminars] The power of knowledge will be in…
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[Source: INEDA, 01.2016 | Keywords: Construction, Agriculture, Innovations] Automation. This buzz word resonates with farmers and contractors struggling…
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[Author: Andrew Goodman, 01.2016 | Keywords: Executive Insight, Legislative Review] This past summer, each of INEDA’s state legislative…
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[Source: Agri-Marketing, 11.2015 | Keywords: Economy, Downturn] It’s no secret that the U.S. ag economy is in a downturn.…
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[Source: Matt Hopkins, CropLife; Google Play Store and Apple App Store, 01.2016 | Keywords: Apps, Innovations, Technology] In…
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[Source: INEDA, 01.2016 | Keywords: Smartphones, CAT, Caterpillar] The Caterpillar brand exudes power on jobsites around the world.…
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[Source: Samuel I. Kreamer, J.D., C.P.A., Kreamer Law Firm, P.C., 01.2016 | Keywords: Used Equipment, Trade-In] As we are all…
Read ArticleInnovative Product Introductions – Cutting Edge Products & Services Rolled Out Last Year
[Source: INEDA, 01.16 | Keywords: Innovations, Technology] Over the last year we have come across several interesting new…
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[Source: INEDA, 01.16 | Keywords: Service Department, Innovation] Equipment dealers continually strive to run an efficient and productive…
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[Author: Mark Othmer, 01.2016 | Keywords: Nebraska Field Notes, Irrigation] Everyone involved with Nebraska agriculture understands the importance…
Read ArticleIowa Sales Tax: Extended warranty
[Author: Tom Junge, 01.2016 | Keywords: Iowa Field Notes, Extended Warranty] With the influx of extended warranty sales…
Read ArticleFederal Laws & Regulations 2016 Changes
[Author: Will Rogers, 01.2016 | Keywords: Section 179, OSHA, Expensing] There was a flurry of last-minute legislative activity…
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[Author: Cindy Feldman, 01.16 | Keywords: Marketing, Strategy] More Isn’t Always Better Social media isn’t going anywhere as…
Read ArticleBefore you go to Court – Try Mediation
[Author: Will Rogers, Director of Government Affairs, 2015 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Mediation] If crop prices remain low and net…
Read ArticleDepartment of Labor Visits Dealers in Eastern Iowa
[Author: Tom Junge, Iowa Field Director, 2015 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, Department of Labor, DOL] Recently, three consumer product (CP)…
Read ArticleInadequate Pay Records Can Prove Costly to Employers
[Author: Julie Taylor, Accountant/Human Resources Coordinator, 2015 | Keywords: Human Resources, Recordkeeping] As an employer, poor recordkeeping could cost…
Read ArticleU.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division Tightens Enforcement of Independent Contractor Rules
[Author: Bob Evnen, Woods & Aitken LLP, 2015 | Keywords: Human Resources, Contractor, Wages] The federal and state governments…
Read ArticleWhy ‘Presenteeism’ is a Big Threat to Your Company’s Productivity
[Source: The Business Journals, 2015 | Keywords: Human Resources, Sick Time] A company with employees who are physically…
Read ArticleATV Registration and Sales Tax
[2-15 | Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Sales Tax, ATV] Registration Iowa Code 321I.9 exempts ATVs and OUVs (Off-road Utility…
Read ArticleIs Your Customer Data Vulnerable to Identity Theft? Threats from Employees & Hackers Alike are Your Responsibility and Must Be Controlled
[Source: Eric Stiles, Construction Equipment Distribution, 2014 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Identity Theft] A finance officer at a financial institution…
Read ArticleNew Rules for Purchasing or Improving Property
[Author: Michelle Thornburg, Koski Professional Group, P.C., 2014 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Tax] The IRS has issued new capitalization regulations…
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[Author: Tom Junge, Iowa Field Directory, 2014 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Revenue] Crop Revenue Protection With commodity prices trending lower,…
Read ArticleA Tablet is a Salesperson’s Best Friend
[Author: Jenny Choe, Associated Equipment Distributors, 2014 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Sales, Technology] Tablets have the ability to help salespeople…
Read ArticleOSHA, EPA & DOT Compliance: What Equipment Dealers Need to Know
[2014 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance] Agricultural safety awareness is on the rise in the United States, especially as…
Read ArticleTimely HR Topics Hiring a HR Manager & New Paycheck Detail Requirements
[Author: Bob Evnen, Woods & Aitken LLP, 2014 | Keywords: Human Resources, Manager] When should you hire a Human Resources…
Read ArticleThe Effective Leader Needs Response-Ability
[2014 | Keywords: Human Resources, Management, Leadership] “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor…
Read ArticleGovernor Signs Bill which provides an Exemption from Registration Fees for Certain New, Completed Motor Vehicles Purchased by an Equipment Dealer for Modification and Resale
[2014 | Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Sales Tax, Registration] BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE…
Read ArticleGovernor Signs Bill to Exempt Fuel and Seed Tenders from Iowa Sales Tax
[2014 | Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Sales Tax, Seed Tenders] Effective July 1, 2014, fuel and seed tenders will…
Read ArticleQ & A: Nebraska’s Ag Exemption of Repair & Replacement Parts
[Author: Mark Othmer, Nebraska Field Director, 2014 | Keywords: Nebraska Legislation, Ag Exemption, Parts] On October 1, 2014 the ag…
Read ArticleJob ‘Fit’ Why Some People Perform and Some Don’t!
[Source: RVBusiness, 01.2014 | Keywords: Human Resources, Job Performance] We have noticed that most dealerships are lacking a…
Read ArticleDealer – Supplier Agreement
[Author: Andy Goodman, CEO/President, I-NEDA, 2014 | Keywords: Dealer Relations, Agreements] The Association receives phone calls and e-mails from members…
Read ArticleNebraska Makes Run for Border for Taxes
[Source: John Taylor, Omaha World-Herald, 2002; R-2013 | Keywords: Nebraska Legislation, Sales Tax] Some Nebraska industrial-equipment dealers have found themselves…
Read ArticleBetter Business Bureau – Advertising Requirements, 3-Day Cooling Off Rule
[Author: Tom Junge, Iowa Field Director, 2002; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Advertising] Recently, a dealer showed me a letter…
Read ArticleFederal Law Requires Dealers to Properly Dispose of Consumer Info
[2005; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Consumer Information] In order to protect against the growing problem of “dumpster…
Read ArticleTheft Prevention—You Hold the Keys
[Source: Federated Mutual Insurance Company, 2006; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Theft] Equipment dealers hold the keys to…
Read ArticleWhat to do When a Theft Occurs at Your Business
[2006; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Theft] A piece of equipment is stolen from your business. Who should…
Read ArticleCredit Card Fraud Prevention
[Author: Donna Miller, Operations Manager, 2010; R-2013 |Keywords: Business, Operations, Fraud] In August 2003 we reported an incident involving…
Read ArticleCredit Card, Telephone and Internet Scams Protect Yourself from Scam Artists
[Sources: IRON Solutions, Better Business Bureau, Norton, 2010; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Scams] At a time when businesses…
Read ArticleNEW Twist to OLD Scam Credit Cards
[Author: Tom Junge, Iowa Field Director, 2010; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Scams] Recently, two dealers contacted the Association about…
Read ArticleBuying or Selling a Business
[Author: Andy Goodman, INEDA President/CEO, 2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Acquisition] Over the past 12 years, I have consulted…
Read ArticleMergers and Acquisitions – Analyzing Retirement Plans
[2007; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Mergers, Acquisitions, Retirement Plans] Business mergers and acquisitions are a way of…
Read ArticleWhen Opportunity Knocks – Purchasing a Business
[Author: Samuel I. Kreamer, J.D., C.P.A., 2007; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Acquisition] The perfect opportunity presents itself. A…
Read ArticleValuing a Business
[2007; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Mergers, Succession] Determining the value of a business remains one of the…
Read ArticleArtisan’s Lien: How much protection does it provide?
[2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Liens] When the farm economy starts on a downhill trend, most dealers begin…
Read ArticleUCC Filings – Are You Doing Enough to Protect Yourself?
[Author: Mark Othmer, Nebraska Field Director, 2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Liens] Over the past year, I’ve had several conversations…
Read ArticleGetting What You Pay For Money Alone Is Not Enough
[Author: Christine E. Branstad, J.D., 2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Insurance] Paying your insurance premiums doesn’t always mean that you’ll…
Read ArticleWhen Disaster Strikes…Is Your Business Prepared?
[Sources: Federated Insurance Co., Insurance Information Institute, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2010; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Disaster]…
Read ArticleMerchant Credit Card Processors Which One is Right for You?
[2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Credit Card Processing] Looking for ways to cut business expenses? If so, one…
Read ArticleUniform/Linen Rental Contracts
[Author: Lance Formwalt, Jack Selzer and Heath Hoobing of Seigfried, Bingham, Levy, Selzer & Gee, P.C., 2013 | Keywords: Business,…
Read ArticleSeven Ways Your CPA Can Help Grow Your Business
[Source: McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C., 2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, CPA] As a business owner…
Read ArticleExport Goods & Services – U.S. Commercial Service Offices in Omaha and Des Moines
[2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Export] Every year, the U.S. Commercial Service helps thousands of companies export goods…
Read ArticleA Look at the Inflation of Farm Equipment
[Author: Tom Junge, Iowa Field Director, 2013 | Keywords: Business, Inflation] Having been away from the wholesale side of the…
Read ArticleMaximizing Depreciation Deductions for Business Real Estate
[Author: Randy Koski & Michelle Thornburg, Koski Professional Group, P.C., 2013 | Keywords: Business, Operations, Depreciation] When constructing or buying…
Read Article382.401 Retention of Records – Drug & Alcohol Program
[2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, Drugs & Alcohol] http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.aspx?reg=382.401 (a) General requirement. Each employer shall maintain records of…
Read ArticleCommercial Vehicle Inspections – Dealers Report Violations
[2010; R-2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Vehicle Inspections] Commercial motor vehicles must pass a thorough inspection by…
Read ArticleNew Standards for Engine Oil
[2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, Engine Oil, Oil] As of July 1, 2013, new standards regarding engine oil…
Read ArticleQuick Facility Test – OSHA Inspection
[2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, OSHA] According to Ralph Nader (consumer advocate) there are no such things as…
Read ArticleOSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
[2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, OSHA] Under the OSHA Recordkeeping regulation (29 CFR 1904), covered employers are required…
Read ArticleOSHA Requirements That Apply to Most General Industry Employers
[2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, OSHA] The following are selected OSHA requirements that apply to many general industry…
Read ArticleOSHA Requirements That May Apply to Your Workplace
[2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, OSHA] In addition to the OSHA requirements covered in Steps 1, a number…
Read ArticleWhat Do You Do When OSHA Comes to Visit?
[2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, OSHA] We have had a few clients call recently because OSHA is there…
Read ArticleIowa Waste Reduction Center – Great Resource for Iowa Dealers
[2010; R-2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, Waste Reduction Center] Recently we received a letter from the Iowa Waste…
Read ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plans & Aboveground Storage Tanks
[2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Regulatory Compliance, SPCC] For almost four decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has used…
Read ArticleThe Fair Labor Standards Act: The New Federal Overtime Rules
[Source: Seigfreid, Bingham, Levy, Selzer & Gee, P.C., 2007; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, FLSA, Wages] For the first…
Read ArticleLittle Things Cost a Lot — Wage and Hour Mistakes
[Author: Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2011; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Wages] I have written about this topic…
Read ArticleNew People in the New Year? Tips on Hiring the Right People
[Author: Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Recruiting, Hiring] I don’t know if…
Read ArticlePop Quiz: Are You Paying Too Much or Too Little? Understanding Overtime Calculations
[Author: Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Wages] In case my articles haven’t…
Read ArticleIs That a REAL Rattlesnake? Personnel Files
[Author: Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2010; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Personnel Files] When I was a kid,…
Read ArticleJob Descriptions – Part 3: Valuable Tools or HR’s Headache?
[Author: Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Recruiting, Job Description] In the August issue,…
Read ArticleJob Descriptions – Part 2: Valuable Tools or HR’s Headache?
[Author: Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Job Description] In the last issue, I…
Read ArticleJob Descriptions – Part 1: Valuable Tools or HR’s Headache?
[Author: Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Job Description] To be honest, I HATE…
Read ArticleA Good Employment Policy Involves More Than Just Hiring
[Source: Federated Insurance Co., 2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Hiring] Business owners frequently ask, “What can I do to avoid…
Read ArticleSubstance Abuse in the Workplace — A Dangerous and Expensive Problem
[2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Substance Abuse Drugs and alcohol do not belong in the workplace. The…
Read ArticleWishing You a Litigation Free Holiday Season
[Author: Bob Evnen, Woods & Aitken LLP, 2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Liability] Thanksgiving marks the start of not…
Read ArticleBut, it’s MY Money! Hardship Withdrawals from Retirement Plans
[Author: Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2010; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Retirement] There’s no doubt, times are tough…
Read ArticleCOBRA Continuation Coverage Do You Know the Rules?
[Author: Doug Crable, Kiernan Benefit Solutions, LLC, 2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, COBRA] The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of…
Read ArticleManaging Human Resources
[2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Management, Personnel, Employee Skillset] Human Resources (n.) People, especially the personnel employed…
Read ArticleHiring Winners: Why it’s Critical to Financial Success
[Author: David Spader and John Spader, Spader Business Management, 2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Hiring] Most research indicates that…
Read ArticleExtended or Optional Warranty
[2013 | Keywords: Sales Tax, Warranty] Q: Would an optional warranty be taxed on a tractor that qualifies…
Read Article“Good Faith” Acceptance of Exemption Form
[2013 | Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Sales Tax, Good Faith] We receive many phone calls from dealers regarding Iowa…
Read ArticleLocal Sales and Service Tax (Iowa Code 422B.8)
[2013 | Keywords: Sales Tax, Service] A local sales and service tax may be imposed by a jurisdiction…
Read ArticleApplying Iowa Sales Tax to Discounts, Rebates and Coupons Discounts
[2013 | Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Sales Tax, Discounts, Rebates, Coupons] The word “discount” means “to buy at a…
Read ArticleIowa Sales Tax in Review
[2013 | Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Sales Tax, Service] Service Call Fees Service call fees: Flat fee is taxable…
Read ArticleIowa Sales Tax Review
[Author: Tom Junge, Iowa Field Director, 2013 | Keywords: Sales Tax, Subscriptions, ATV] Several changes have been made…
Read ArticleFreight and Transportation Charges
[2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Sales Tax, Transportation] ICA Ch 15, p.1 701—15.13(422,423) Freight, other transportation charges,…
Read ArticleItemized Bills (Shop Supply Charge)
[2011; R-2013 | Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Sales Tax, Itemized Bill] Auto shops may itemize bills, showing which items…
Read ArticleEquipment Purchased for CRP Maintenance
[ 2008; R-2013 | Keywords: Sales Tax, CRP Land which is placed in the CRP program cannot be…
Read ArticleSales Transactions Made to Individuals Residing Outside of Iowa
[2003; R-2013 | Keywords: Iowa Legislation, Sales Tax, Nexus] General Exemption (Iowa Code 423.3 (43)) 2003 The sales…
Read ArticleIowa and Nebraska Laws Regarding Diesel Fuel Trailers
[Author: Will Rogers, Director of Governmental Affairs, 2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Legislation, Trailers] If you are a retailer of Diesel…
Read ArticleIncreased Limits on Fees Charged on Installment Contracts
[2001; R-2013 | Keywords: Nebraska Legislation, Fees, Contracts] In Nebraska, we achieved success with bill LB146, which changed…
Read ArticleNebraska Trucking Laws – Oversize Loads
[Author: Mark Othmer, I-NEDA, Nebraska Field Director, 2013 | Keywords: Nebraska Legislation, Trucking, Oversize Loads] Every spring, it seems like…
Read ArticleDepartment of Revenue Rules & Regs
[Author: Mark Othmer, Nebraska Field Director, 2013 | Keywords: Nebraska Legislation, Sales Tax, Trailers] From time to time, the Nebraska…
Read ArticleTerritory Assignment Ruling and Its Implications for Ag Dealers
[Source: Ag Industry Watch, 07.06 | Keywords: Dealer Relations, Territory] A recent ruling by the Wisconsin State Supreme…
Read ArticleBest Practices with Respect to Distribution Agreements
[Source: FEMA Shortliner, 08.04 | Keywords: Dealer Relations, Agreements] I have been representing manufacturers in their relationships with…
Read Article7 Ways to Make Every Interaction With Your Customers Fantastic
Your customers have high expectations—and if your business can’t meet them, they’re going to leave you for your…
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