Watch for Beneficial CRP Changes
A new change has been announced by the USDA that could provide some benefit to young farmers or other farmers who are just starting out. Getting land to farm has…
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Retirement Tips for Those Over 50
In a new Forbes article, retirement consultant Judith Ward has some reminders for anyone over age 50. Even if you’re not planning to retire any time soon, there are steps…
Ag Tech Reaches a Wider Audience
With all the emphasis on the next generation and bringing Millennials into farming, Randy Krotz, CEO of the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), thought it would be smart to…
Exiting the Business Successfully
In the new Forbes magazine article, “Tips For An Entrepreneur To Exit The Business Successfully,” business consultant Larry Grypp lays out a path for doing just that. Here’s what…
Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC Accountants Announce New Member
Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC is pleased to announce Kristin J. Sekavec, CPA, has been promoted to member of the firm. “Since she joined the firm, Kristin has demonstrated…
Trump Administration and Agriculture
As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, there has been speculation about who he might pick for Secretary of Agriculture. It has been noted that Sonny Perdue, the former governor…
Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC Accountants Announce New Managing Member
Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC is pleased to announce Theresa Dasenbrock, CPA, CFE, CGMA, has assumed the role of Managing Member/Owner at the firm. “I am proud to take on…
Productivity in 2017
Looking ahead to the new year, many business owners take stock of the areas they could improve in their personal and professional lives. Where does productivity factor in? In a…
Operational Profitability
Measuring operational profitability is a complex process. AgStar’s Lori Teigin shares some insight into this process. Here are some of the factors involved in calculating profitability: Accrual: Teigin explains, “From…
Possible Changes to Retirement Age
Proposed changes to Social Security would raise the retirement age to 69. In addition, there would be changes to Social Security benefits calculations and cost-of-living formulas. Accounting Today reports, “The…