Winter is fast approaching and that means additional winter preparation for property managers. Winter brings about a host of new potential issues, from increased heating costs to potential slip and fall injuries to tenants. Property managers may have to get many different properties in various locations ready for winter, adding to their already heavy workload. […]
With the events of the last several months, managing abnormal stress and anxiety may be an essential part of your life right now. One way you can keep those stress levels low is to make sure you’re remaining active. True, most of us want to be in better shape, but getting started on a new […]
Lev Grossman, American novelist and journalist, said, “If my generation is remembered for anything, it will be as the last one that remembers the world before the internet.” Some people view the internet and the world wide web as one and the same. They are not. The internet provides pathways for various computer networks to […]
If you’ve purchased a new home recently, you may be familiar with the dangers of radon gas. If not, January is Radon Awareness Month. What’s radon? Radon is an invisible, odorless, and cancer-causing radioactive gas. It’s naturally found in rock, soil, and water. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon exposure is the […]
Farmers have always had problems keeping livestock on their property. The invention of barbed wire in 1800 helped them considerably. Since the development of electronics, farmers discovered that smooth or barbed wire could be made more effective by utilizing electric shock to control animals. This was the beginning of the electric fence as the common […]
Iowa corn soybeans are in a price discovery period during the month of October. The Harvest Price for each commodity is determined using the average market price during that time. The number of bushels needed to avoid a loss is determined based on which Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) policy is in place. In the bottom […]
Fall home maintenance Leaves are falling and, for many, especially those in the Upper Midwest, snow may be looming in the extended weather forecast. It’s time to consider several home maintenance tips that can save on costly repairs in the future. Clean your gutters. Clogged gutters can cause overflowing water during rainstorms that could result […]
You can easily be lured into a false sense of security when receiving a phishing email. These emails often contain familiar logos and headers or come from what seems to be a familiar contact, all with the end goal of trying to trick you into clicking a bad link or convincing you to enter information […]
OSHA recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2023 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce and gives them the information they need to plan their compliance programs. For 2023, the top 10 […]
Report a notice of loss in a timely manner. Losses can be reported to your crop insurance agent or directly to your Approved Insurance Provider (AIP). Many AIPs now offer online or mobile logins for more convenient claim reporting and tracking. Typical Multi-Peril Crop Insurance policies require a notice of loss within 72 hours after […]
