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Crop Insurance

2025 Grape Harvest Update: Appraisals, SDRP & New Insurance Opportunities

Eva Norris

As we embark on the 2025 grape harvest, those who insure their crop must be proactive in ensuring accurate production records and timely completion of appraisals. This year also brings some changes to crop insurance options, so it’s critical producers stay informed. This article provides tips and reminders on these important topics. 

October 7, 2025

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Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
Federal Government to Phase Out Paper Checks: What It Means for You

Early in 2025, the federal government announced an Executive Order aimed at modernizing how federal payments are handled. Under Executive Order 14247, signed in March 2025, all federal disbursements and receipts will transition to electronic formats by September 30, 2025. This change will impact individuals, businesses and organizations that receive or make payments to the federal government. 

September 30, 2025

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BOI Update
Tax Talks
Important Beneficial Ownership Information Update

New updates-read more here.

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas recently ruled on the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland placing an injunction, that applies nationwide, on the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This means that the federal government will be prohibited from enforcing the CTA and, for the time being, BOI reporting is voluntary.

December 10, 2024

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Business Tips and Tools
8 Common Questions About Real Estate Title Insurance

Navigating the complexities of real estate transactions can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding title insurance. This essential component of property ownership safeguards against potential legal and financial issues that could arise from title defects. Read on for answers to eight commons questions about title insurance and how it protects your investment.

December 03, 2024

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Farm Credit
Farm Credit East Employees Give Thanks

Throughout the month of Thanksgiving, several Farm Credit East employees from across the association reflected on what it was they were thankful for in 2024 and beyond. 

November 26, 2024

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Tax Talks
Beneficial Ownership Information: How to File

As the December 31, 2024, deadline looms to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) as part of The Corporate Transparency Act, we wanted to make sure members are equipped with the information they need to file their information and remain compliant. The following are questions we’ve heard from customers.

November 18, 2024

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