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USDA Deadline Announced for Emergency Relief Program and FSA-510 Filing

By Pinion Editorial | July 30, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced August 14, 2024, as the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers that suffered losses as a result of a 2022 natural disaster to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). An estimated $3.2 billion in funding was allocated by Congress to cover …

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5 Traits Found in Resilient Producers

By Pinion Editorial | July 26, 2024
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What keeps a farmer in business through droughts, rising costs, falling prices and other invisible struggles? What helps you weather through? “As an Ag marketing and risk management advisor who’s been around the block (more than a few dozen times), I’ve had the benefit of having had thousands of honest conversations …

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45Z Tax Credit: Guidance Issued, Immediate Action Needed

By Pinion Editorial | June 3, 2024
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On May 31, 2024, guidance was issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and US Treasury (Treasury) regarding registration requirements related to the Clean Fuels Production Tax Credit (45Z). The IRS has stated any registrations received after July 15, 2024 could be delayed, there is no guarantee registrations received before …

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Carbon Intensity FAQ: What is Fact vs. Fiction

By Pinion Editorial | May 29, 2024
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After over a year of anticipation, the U.S. Treasury has released long-awaited guidance on the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) tax credit, along with updates to the GREET model – both impacting agriculture and biofuels sectors. The release of this guidance has sparked more questions, primarily concerning carbon intensity (CI) …

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5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Accounting System

By Pinion Editorial | May 12, 2024
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Is your accounting system holding your business back? Maybe you’re so busy running the business that sorting through scattered financials seems more of a headache than it’s worth. Or maybe you’ve tried making changes and were met with responses like, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it”, or “We’ve always …

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Use It or Lose It: Lock in Estate Tax Advantages Now

By Pinion Editorial | May 7, 2024
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The estate tax exemption doesn’t sunset until the end of 2025. So why worry about it now?   Unfortunately, this historically high estate and gift tax exemption offers a short window of opportunity, and it may be closing soon. If you want to preserve more of your wealth, it’s important to …

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Just released! SAF Tax Guidance and GREET Updates  

By Pinion Editorial | May 1, 2024
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The U.S. Treasury Department released new tax guidance for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  Below is a quick summary of high-level takeaways (CLICK HERE for Pinion’s holistic look at opportunity factors for Agriculture and Biofuels industries stemming from this release):  Biofuels – laying the groundwork:   The rules will have minimal impact …

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Co-ops Can Increase Employee Retention with These 6 Steps

By Pinion Editorial | April 22, 2024
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In recent years, securing new employees has been an overwhelming concern for businesses, with several reasons contributing to the shortage of job seekers. The pandemic has accelerated a shift to non-traditional work structures, and while companies offering remote positions have been receiving a steady stream of applicants, employers with traditional …

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