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September 15 Deadline Nears

Are you getting inconsistent information on what’s needed regarding ownership structure, pass-through entity reporting, and FSA’s September 15, 2026 deadline? You’re not alone. Straight Talk

  • Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Farm Program Services, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Land Advisory, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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You Don’t Need to Sell Your Business to Benefit From a Business Valuation

For many business owners, valuation only becomes urgent when something major happens: a sale opportunity, shareholder dispute, death, divorce, ownership transition, or unexpected tax concern.

  • Ag Manufacturing, Biofuels, Business Valuation, Equipment Dealers, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Strategic Advisory
Aerial view of an ethanol production plant with large storage tanks, processing buildings, train tracks, and surrounding green fields.

This Simple Misstep Can Destroy Your Company’s Value

What’s the difference between companies with strong succession plans versus those without? This may sound like the set up for a joke. But the punchline

  • Ag Manufacturing, Biofuels, Equipment Dealers, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Next Gen Strategy

Low-CI Corn and 45Z: What Producers Should Know Before Chasing a Premium

Low-carbon corn and the 45Z tax credit are creating new conversations about how regenerative farming practices could create potential financial value. But before producers make

  • Animal Protein, Biofuels, Commodity Crops, Equipment Dealers, Farm Business Management, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Land Advisory, Strategic Advisory, Tax Compliance & Strategy
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The Strongest Farms Aren’t Built Alone

It’s well after dark, and the day’s work is finally done. The machinery is parked, the cattle are fed, and the markets are closed. But

  • Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Food & Agriculture, Peer Group Programs, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rates for Second Half of 2026

The IRS has increased the optional standard mileage rates for the second half of 2026 in response to rising fuel costs. The revised rates apply

  • Accounting, Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Architects & Engineers, Beverage Distribution, Biofuels, Broadband Solutions, Commodity Crops, Construction, Equipment Dealers, Financial Institutions, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, Healthcare, HR Services, Land Advisory, Manufacturing, Newsroom, Not-for-Profits, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Tax Compliance & Strategy
Stacks of colorful shipping containers are blocked by yellow tape labeled “TARIFFS,” symbolizing trade barriers. Blue sky and scattered clouds are visible above the containers.

Is Your Business Eligible for a Tariff Refund?

For the past several years, food and beverage manufacturers, agribusinesses, and other importers have absorbed higher costs driven by tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing

  • Ag Manufacturing, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing
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Transparency With Compensation Can Make or Break Your Family Business

As founder-led companies grow, simple pay arrangements can become complicated. New non-family leaders join, the next generation steps in, and the business becomes more professionalized.

  • Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Biofuels, Broadband Solutions, Commodity Crops, Construction, Equipment Dealers, Family Business Advising, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Permanent & Specialty Crops