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A Case for Multi-Generational Farming: The Result of Planning for Change

By Kala Jenkins | April 20, 2022
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A multi-generational (six-generation) agriculture business that had been passed down from parents to their three sons engaged a succession planning expert. The three sons were married and had adult, married children, and young grandchildren. The expert started the process by having individual conversations with each family member. Through the course …

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land ownership

The Changing Dynamics of Land Ownership

By Jeanne Bernick | March 23, 2022
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Changes in land ownership and the farming workforce are unfolding across U.S. agriculture. Among key drivers, of course, is the aging population of American farmers and ranchers: In the next 15 years, the ownership of 40% of America’s agricultural land will be in transition, mostly due to aging landowners, reports …

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How to Secure and Update an Estate Plan Ahead of Changes

How to Secure and Update an Estate Plan Ahead of Changes

By Jim Rein | May 17, 2021
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With the buzz around Washington, D.C. about the looming tax changes ahead, estate planning is on top of the list to have the most potential for impacts to individuals and business owners.  “Our phones have seen a definite uptick in activity with questions about considerations and alterations around estate plans, …

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Estate Tax Planning

Estate Tax Planning: Possible Changes Ahead

By Jim Rein | February 16, 2021
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No matter what the presidential outcome, there was never any question that the outlook for estate tax planning would be different in 2021.  How much different was dependent upon who controlled the presidency and the Congress.  With Democrats now in power on both of those fronts, the logical question now …

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Why Today is a Good Day to Jumpstart Your Succession Plan

Why Today is a Good Day to Jumpstart Your Succession Plan

By Kala Jenkins | October 30, 2020
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Agricultural businesses have withstood their fair share of COVID disruption – from family life to the workplace.  While this has forced financial strain, labor disruptions, and tough decisions on producers, it has also ripened some opportunities where you might not expect them, including a Succession Plan. In times like these, …

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Economic Disruption

5 Tips to Move Ag Business Forward During Economic Disruption

By K·Coe Editorial | August 20, 2020
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While production agriculture is no stranger to facing adversity and adaptation, no one could argue that the Economic Disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has required unprecedented response and strategy. As business advisors, K·Coe has been on the front lines of hearing concerns, navigating issues and fielding questions during these …

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Estate Planning

As Good As It Gets for Estate Planning: Why Time is Money

By Pinion Editorial | July 29, 2020
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While the unsettling times are forcing businesses to rethink strategy, business advisors are steadfast surrounding one key advantage for owners that should not be overlooked:  Estate Planning.  Save the yawns, as the numbers promise to deliver on your bottom line. “This is the best environment for estate planning that we’ve …

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