Farm4Profit Podcast

In 1956, Iowa farmer and inventor Arthur Luscombe built a rugged PTO-powered grinder mixer on his farm. That simple idea would become the foundation of Art’s Way Manufacturing — a company that has weathered decades of ag cycles, market volatility, and industry consolidation.

Today, Art’s Way employs approximately 120–150 people across facilities in Armstrong and Monona, Iowa, producing specialized agricultural equipment designed to fill niche operational needs.

In this anniversary episode, we explore:

🏗 Company History & Evolution

• How Art’s Way grew from a farm-built grinder mixer into a publicly traded manufacturer

• Why niche markets became their strategic advantage

• How independent dealer networks have remained central to their model

• What it takes to survive nearly 70 years in agriculture

🚜 Product Lines & Innovation

• Grinder mixers and feed processing equipment

• Bale processors and hay tools (Miller Pro & Badger acquisitions)

• Sugar beet harvesters and defoliators

• Manure spreaders, land graders, land planes

• Portable grain augers

• Combine and swather reels (Universal Harvester integration)

• Modular buildings division — a key stabilizer during ag downturns

• Tools and scientific divisions

We also talk about:

• How demand softness and inventory challenges have impacted equipment manufacturers

• Why modular building growth has helped balance agricultural equipment fluctuations

• The role of dealer strategy and committed niche-focused partners

Joining the conversation is Jim Cronk, Inside Sales Representative at Art’s Way.

Jim and his wife Shelby continue to farm a row crop and cow-calf operation while he works full-time in ag equipment sales — giving him firsthand insight into what today’s producers actually need.

This episode isn’t just about celebrating an anniversary.

It’s about resilience. It’s about specialization over scale. And it’s about what it takes to manufacture ag equipment in a world of consolidation, volatility, and rapid change.

Because sometimes the companies that last the longest are the ones that stay closest to the farmer.

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Most farmers think tax credits are for tech companies and laboratories.

They’re wrong.

The Research & Development tax credit has been around since 1981 — originally built to encourage innovation. Over the decades, it has become more taxpayer-friendly and more accessible… but still incredibly underutilized in agriculture.

In this episode, we talk with Onshore, a tax technology company founded in 2020.

Joining us:

• Tim Taschner – Midwest native who grew up around ADM, now leading agricultural R&D tax credit case studies

• Dominic Vitucci – CEO with a background in accounting and computer science, blending tax expertise with automation

We break down:

• What the R&D tax credit actually is

• The history behind it and how it evolved

• What qualifies in agriculture (farming, livestock, food processing)

• Why testing new hybrids, chemistries, feed strategies, or processes may qualify

• How AI now automates roughly 80% of the documentation process

• What “audit-ready documentation” actually means

• The difference between deductions and credits

• What happens if you haven’t paid taxes yet

• How credits can carry back or forward

• Why cost segregation and 179D deductions also matter

Onshore’s mission is simple:

Turn tax incentives from a confusing compliance burden into a strategic advantage.

Instead of spending weeks building documentation manually, their software integrates with enterprise systems, processes data quickly, and delivers clean, audit-ready support — including free audit defense.

In today’s tight-margin environment, producers and agribusinesses can’t afford to overlook legitimate credits.

If you operate:

• 800+ acres

• Livestock operations

• Food processing

• Agribusiness support companies

• Or any operation testing improvements

This conversation could directly impact your bottom line.

Because the smartest operators don’t just grow crops.

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Website: www.Farm4Profit.com
Shareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.com
Email address: [email protected]
Call/Text: 515.207.9640
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Most farmers think tax credits are for tech companies and laboratories.

They’re wrong.

The Research & Development tax credit has been around since 1981 — originally built to encourage innovation. Over the decades, it has become more taxpayer-friendly and more accessible… but still incredibly underutilized in agriculture.

In this episode, we talk with Onshore, a tax technology company founded in 2020.

Joining us:

• Tim Taschner – Midwest native who grew up around ADM, now leading agricultural R&D tax credit case studies

• Dominic Vitucci – CEO with a background in accounting and computer science, blending tax expertise with automation

We break down:

• What the R&D tax credit actually is

• The history behind it and how it evolved

• What qualifies in agriculture (farming, livestock, food processing)

• Why testing new hybrids, chemistries, feed strategies, or processes may qualify

• How AI now automates roughly 80% of the documentation process

• What “audit-ready documentation” actually means

• The difference between deductions and credits

• What happens if you haven’t paid taxes yet

• How credits can carry back or forward

• Why cost segregation and 179D deductions also matter

Onshore’s mission is simple:

Turn tax incentives from a confusing compliance burden into a strategic advantage.

Instead of spending weeks building documentation manually, their software integrates with enterprise systems, processes data quickly, and delivers clean, audit-ready support — including free audit defense.

In today’s tight-margin environment, producers and agribusinesses can’t afford to overlook legitimate credits.

If you operate:

• 800+ acres

• Livestock operations

• Food processing

• Agribusiness support companies

• Or any operation testing improvements

This conversation could directly impact your bottom line.

Because the smartest operators don’t just grow crops.

Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!
https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/

Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen!

Website: www.Farm4Profit.com
Shareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.com
Email address: [email protected]
Call/Text: 515.207.9640
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Bar 7 Ranch in Gatesville, Texas isn’t just a working cattle and sheep operation — it’s one of the most recognized ranch brands on the internet.
But here’s the twist:
Cody and Erika Archie didn’t grow up ranching.
They’re first-generation ranchers who built their life from the ground up — raising beef cattle and Dorper sheep while raising their two kids, Kylee and Clancy, right alongside them.
And then… one random TikTok changed everything.
A single video launched them into viral fame, building an audience of millions across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. What started as documenting real ranch life turned into a full-blown social media empire for agriculture education.
In this episode, we unpack:
• How two first-generation ranchers built Bar 7 from scratch
• The viral moment that exploded their online following
• What it’s really like running a ranch while running massive social channels
• The business behind the brand — merch, direct beef sales, rental properties, spec homes, and Valet Cleaners & Laundry
• How they balance content creation with real cattle work
• Dealing with criticism, online hate, and even death threats
• Why faith plays a central role in their ranch and family life
• Their carnivore health journey and lifestyle choices
• What modern ranching looks like in a digital-first world
The Archies represent something bigger happening in agriculture:
Old industries adapting to new platforms.
Traditional ranch work meeting modern storytelling.
And producers realizing that education, transparency, and personality matter more than ever.

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In this What’s Working in Ag segment, the Farm4Profit team tees up one of the most impactful conversations we’ve had all year: Research & Development tax credits for farmers.
We sit down briefly with Dom and Tim from Onshore to explain—quickly and clearly—why this long-standing tax credit now applies to modern farming practices, not just labs and patents. From testing new hybrids and fertility programs to improving efficiency and yield, many farmers are already doing qualifying activities without realizing it.
Here’s what’s at stake:
A 2,000-acre corn and soybean operation could potentially unlock $100,000 or more
Credits can offset current taxes, refund taxes paid in the last four years, or carry forward up to 20 years
Unlike deductions, tax credits are dollar-for-dollar—$100,000 is actually $100,000
We break down:
What “research and development” really means in farming
Why this credit has become more farmer-friendly over time
The difference between deductions and credits (and why it matters now)
Who should be paying attention heading into 2026
This episode is intentionally short and to the point—but it’s also a preview. The full, deep-dive conversation drops next week, and if you’re farming in today’s margin environment, it’s one you don’t want to skip.

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