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IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2026

The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2026. While the IRS states that standard mileage rates

  • 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, Not-for-Profits, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Tax Compliance & Strategy
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Culture in Banking

In recent years, one topic has resurfaced again and again in conversations with community banks: culture. It shows up in many ways, often with questions

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The image shows the front entrance of a large neoclassical building with tall stone columns, arched doorways, and wide steps leading up to the doors.

IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2026

The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2026. While the IRS states that standard mileage rates

  • 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, Not-for-Profits, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Tax Compliance & Strategy
Five people in business attire work at a modern office desk, reviewing documents, using laptops, and having discussions in a bright, glass-walled space.

Culture in Banking

In recent years, one topic has resurfaced again and again in conversations with community banks: culture. It shows up in many ways, often with questions

  • Financial Institutions
A calculator, US $100 bills, a pen, a notebook, and a piece of paper labeled "TAX CREDIT" highlight the importance of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Why Employers Should Keep Filing on your desk.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Limbo

As manufacturers and other industrial employers — including biofuels and food and beverage processors — continue to navigate workforce shortages, rising labor costs, and margin

  • Biofuels, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Tax Compliance & Strategy
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2026 Outlook: Agricultural Policies and Programs to Watch

As 2026 begins, U.S. producers and ag businesses face a dynamic policy landscape marked by major legislative and regulatory changes on the horizon, creating a

  • Animal Protein, Biofuels, Commodity Crops, Equipment Dealers, Farm Business Management, Farm Program Services, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, Land Advisory, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Risk Management
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Climate Resilience in California Specialty Crops

California’s specialty crop growers are facing mounting climate challenges that make it more difficult to maintain productivity and manage risk. At the 2025 Sustainable Ag

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5 Traits of Successful Producers

Ag businesses today face the same complex mix of challenges, but it’s the forward-thinking producers that make strategic-based decisions year-round who build the most resilient,

  • Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Farm Business Management, Food And Beverage, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Tax Compliance & Strategy