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Reporting what you sow: Sale of business property
As a farm or ranch operating as a sole proprietorship or partnership, the sale of...
Armed with knowledge and know-how for your landscape
July has arrived, which means it’s time to arm yourself with the knowledge that will...
Hurricane preparedness in the public refrigerated warehousing industry
The highway billboards with the monstrous hurricane off Florida’s west coast almost screams at passing...
How to be a wise bidder at a real estate auction, step 2
When I speak with someone interested in purchasing a property (home, commercial building, or acreage)...
Smart marketing for small farms
To establish your small agricultural operation among competitors, it’s crucial to plan and put into...
Equine Euthanasia
Euthanasia is not something anyone enjoys talking about, but if you have horses or other...
Touring farms teaches children the importance of agriculture
Agriculture is an industry that is often taken for granted. When we sit down for...
Success story: An occasion when a judge reversed his decision
Sharing your successes is important in business. It strengthens the relationship with your clients and...
More need-to-know facts about the cold supply chain
Last month, we barely scratched the surface when we brought to mind some very interesting...
Managing your family business starts with a financial plan
Trying to accomplish your citrus business planning goals without a financial plan is like trying...
Preparing for your slower season in business
It’s a rare business that runs full throttle throughout the year. For most enterprises, there...
Calculating your self-employment tax
Operating your own business often means that your income tax return is more complex than...
Ag Business Tip: Team up, plan ahead!
As any ag business is well-aware, a sound financial plan implementing a team approach is...
How to recognize the signs of laminitis in your horse
Laminitis is an extremely painful cause of lameness in horses. Laminitis occurs due to inflammation...
How to be a wise bidder at a real estate auction, step 1
If you are looking to buy or sell a home, business, or agriculture property, take...
The ‘how’ and ‘why’ of treating your lawn in June
Why should you treat your yard in June? Because now is the best time to...
Words to the wise on filing federal taxes for your farm business, part III
In the last two columns, I’ve discussed how important it is to keep appropriate and...
Keeping your business-savvy ear to the ground
In any business (agriculture-related or not), it’s essential to keep your business-savvy ear to the...
Client appreciation day at Polk Equine
Polk Equine has provided the highest quality care for the large animal veterinary medical needs...
Facts about the cold supply chain
The facts about the public refrigerated warehousing (PRW) industry aren’t just cold and hard, they’re...