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Artificial Intelligence

05.23.2026

Former NASA Robotics Chief: America is building the wrong kind of robots — and China knows it

When China lined up a troupe of humanoid robots to dance in front of the German Chancellor earlier this year, a lot of people saw an impressive display of the nation’s technological prowess — but I saw something else. I’m from Texas. I know bragging when I see it.

News & Events

05.20.2026

AI Fluency Is the New‎‎ ‎In-Demand Skill. Here’s How to Develop It

Fluency with AI is increasingly crucial to getting jobs and promotions across all industries. Here are some strategies for growing your skills.

Article

05.11.2026

Tax Schemes Targeting Farmers And Small Business Owners

Former North Dakota Attorney General and Senator, Heidi Heitkamp, says farmers and small business owners need to be aware of tax schemes that may prey upon their ambitions.

Article

05.07.2026

Why the R&D Tax Credit Could Bring Back Made in the USA

When I buy something with a Made in the USA sticker on it, I get a warm, fuzzy feeling. Because let’s be honest – it’s not something you see much of nowadays.

Article

04.25.2026

What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out

Just looking at the raw numbers, less than 1% of filers have been audited by the IRS in recent tax years.

IRS

04.15.2026

Tax experts: Don’t game IRS automated systems

Years ago, when someone filed an IRS return, the assumption was that the recipient reading it and making decisions based on what it said would be a human.

Artificial Intelligence

04.09.2026

Where Is AI Going?

In our conversations across dozens of industries – with PE firms, CEOs, and accounting firm managing partners alike – a consistent set of questions keeps surfacing.

Leadership Insights

04.08.2026

Moon launches are having a moment. But can you make money off the lunar frenzy?

Elon Musk wants to go to the moon. Jeff Bezos wants to go to the moon. China wants to go to the moon.

Leadership Insights

04.07.2026

Lessons From The IRS’ AI Implementation Playbook

In 2022, the President and Treasury Secretary asked me to lead the IRS through “the largest technology-enabled transformation of the agency” in its history.

News & Events

04.02.2026

AI Ownership Is Becoming the Next Competitive Frontier

The gap between access and ownership is quietly becoming the most important strategic question in financial services. AI is already shaping credit decisions, incentive calculations, and compliance workflows. It’s no longer at the edges. It’s inside the core operating model. And that changes everything about how you should be thinking about it.

Agriculture

03.20.2026

Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future

American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few voices carry more insight than former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the former Nebraska governor, and now he’s the chairman of Ag for the alliant, Mike Johanns.

Agriculture

03.20.2026

Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers

The March 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of practical field insights and high-level agricultural policy discussion, giving California farmers both immediate takeaways and long-term perspective.