Erin McElmurry: Delivering Results in Dressage

Many of our Farm & Ranch loan customers have unique and awe-inspiring stories. We thought you would enjoy hearing about this wonderful one! Erin McElmurry is an astounding woman. She runs Every Stride, a 33-acre dressage horse training facility in Michigan. She is also actively involved in the dressage circuit and has set her sights on the Olympics. You’ll want to keep your eyes peeled as Erin continues to blaze trails as a trainer, Magna Wave PEMF Practitioner, and competitor. Let’s start with a little background information on the field and the work she does. Read More

Small Business Tax Tips

Evaluate and compare potential outcomes before committing. “It’s your tax accountant’s job to limit your tax responsibility,” says Kathy Daily, Managing Director, Farm & Ranch Division for First Financial Bank. “In years of high income, some accountants might advise you to ‘buy something’ to increase your depreciation to reduce your tax liability. If you need to get a loan for the purchase you would probably be better off paying the taxes. A one time payment is (typically) better than the multiple payments it will take to pay the loan back. Remember, you don’t know what next year will bring.”

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Grilled Brown Sugar-Mustard Chicken

Ingredients 1/2 cup yellow or Dijon mustard 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) Directions 1. In a large bowl, mix mustard, brown sugar, allspice, and pepper flakes. Remove 1/4 cup mixture for serving. Add chicken to the remaining mixture; toss to coat. 2. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with reserved mustard mixture.

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We plan on attending the following shows in 2023 and hope to see you there!  Farm & Ranch Show Schedule 2023: September 20-22 Farm Science Review November 30-WIN Expo December 12-14 Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium