Agriculture Posts

Food Supply Chain and Technology

Moving food from the farm to the table requires a sophisticated supply chain that is now being run on advanced technology, such as analytics, automation, and augmented reality.
This article discusses the data-driven technology behind all aspects of the agricultural supply chain, and how that technology is changing the way we produce and distribute food.
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Trade War and the Agriculture Industry

The U.S. agriculture industry could be hit hard with a potential trade war between China and the United States.
This article discusses what a trade war would mean for producers and those that export agricultural products to China.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/23/fear-grips-agriculture-with-china-proposing-hefty-tariffs-on-pork.html
 

Comparing the Effects of Tax Reform on C Corporations and S Corporations

In the wake of the recent tax reform legislation, many business owners are reevaluating the structure of their organization and questioning whether it would be beneficial to convert from a C corporation to an S corporation, or vice versa. The following is a review of the two structures and the breakdown of the changes.

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Technology in Agriculture

Agricultural technology (AgTech) is gradually becoming more important to our farmers and the agricultural industry as a whole.
This article discusses how AgTech has transformed, and how disruption has played a role in advancing the agricultural sector.
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https://disruptionhub.com/agtech-investment-grows/

Agriculture and Tax Reform

Farmers are getting a tax boost with the help of the newly passed tax law, which allows them to deduct the majority of their business costs.

This article discusses how the agriculture industry is responding to tax reform, and what deductions will mean for farmers going forward.

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What the New Tax Law Means for Agriculture

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will, for the most part, benefit American farmers. However, there are those who might not benefit as much as others.
According to an article from American Agriculturist, “Farm Credit East tax experts have reviewed the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — the largest overhaul of the U.S. tax …

5 Agricultural Trends to Watch in 2018

It has become increasingly easy for those in rural areas to connect with a larger customer base thanks to the Internet and the creation of social media. With these communication tools comes a responsibility for farmers and producers to explain to their customers how their food is made.

In an article from Farm and Dairy, …

Autonomous Farming System Heads to Market

In an exciting turn for farming, Smart Ag, an Iowa-based ag technology firm, has successfully tested AutoCart, a system allowing existing farm equipment to operate autonomously and is selling a limited number of the systems this year, writes Ron Swoboda for Farm Industry News.

Swoboda details the following benefits of this new system:

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Making the Most of Your Farm’s ‘Off Season’

Many farmers tend to take it easy during the off season, however, this is actually some of the most important time for your business. When spent wisely, farmers can use winter months to make big progress towards their goals by taking time to plan.

Darren Frye, from Farm Futures, offers the following five steps for …

Leading through Change

Staying competitive can be a challenge to some farmers. That is why it is important to recognize the right time to change.

In an article from Agriculture.com, author Natalina Sents writes, “To get started, farmers need to recognize the right time to change. That could mean diversifying the farm or transitioning to the next …