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Andy Benson and Ryan Frieders operate in vastly different environments, from the thin glacial till of west-central Wisconsin to the deep prairie soils of northern Illinois. Despite these differences, both producers are prioritizing soil health to maximize the efficiency of their inputs and protect long-term productivity. Benson manages 3,500 to 4,000 acres of corn, soybeans,…

The formula for preserving a major fortune has remained almost infallible and has been passed down through generations for decades: real estate, family businesses, stocks, bonds, and liquidity. Diversification has been important, but wealth tends to stay close to what the family knows and directly controls. However, the generation of “new rich” is altering this…

Deane Retirement Strategies Inc. grew its holdings in Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM – Free Report) by 17.4% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 30,620 shares of the CRM provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,545 shares during the period. Salesforce accounts…

Sales automation tools are revolutionizing B2B sales. Companies that automate their sales processes see up to a 225% increase in lead volume and their close rates improve by 10%. Sales teams spend too much time on repetitive tasks instead of actual selling, which makes reaching targets harder.

Leading online retailers from Amazon and Walmart to Gap and Levi Strauss continue to implement new artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to drive outcomes across their operations — and as they do, new survey data shows that shoppers are getting more comfortable with the AI tools being used.