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Animal Ag

Get Relief in a Tight Labor Market

By Pinion Editorial | April 18, 2023

Animal Ag, Commodity Crops, Food And Beverage, Permanent Specialty Crops, Tax & Accounting

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Across the U.S., farmers are feeling the pinch of a shrinking workforce. Between competition from other industries, an aging workforce population, and other factors, farmers are feeling the strain of hiring and retaining help. As producers look for new ways to keep up with their growing operational needs, many find …

How the Holidays Can Shape Your Family Legacy

The Risks of Letting Your Legacy Ride: How Estate Planning Protects the Family

By Pinion Editorial | March 3, 2023

Agriculture, Animal Ag, Biofuels, Commodity Crops, Community Banks, Construction and Real Estate, Equipment Dealerships, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, News Room, Next Gen, Permanent Specialty Crops, Specialty Transportation

Reading Time: 3 minutes

With planting season right on our heels, you may be eager to get your spring crops in the ground. But before you get too busy, we encourage you to consider your estate plan and whether you have loose strings to tie up before the busyness of spring planting begins. “One …

How Vulnerable Is Your Business to a Cyber Attack?

By Melissa DeDonder | March 1, 2023

Animal Ag, Biofuels, Commodity Crops, Community Banks, Construction and Real Estate, Consulting, Equipment Dealerships, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Permanent Specialty Crops

Reading Time: 2 minutes

In light of the recent cyberattack that shut down Dole’s North American production, businesses are reminded once again of the importance of cybersecurity and keeping operations secure. “While we typically only see large operations make the headlines after a cyberattack, it’s really important to understand that hackers will penetrate and …

How Producers Play a Role in 2030 Biodiversity Targets

By Pinion Editorial | February 22, 2023

AgKnowledge, Agriculture, Animal Ag, Biofuels, Commodity Crops, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Permanent Specialty Crops, Sustainability

Reading Time: 2 minutes

In December 2022, the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity was held in Montréal with a focus on protecting nature and halting biodiversity loss around the world. As a result, delegates agreed to the landmark Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework. Targets and Goals In …

5 Tips to Improve Your Loan Renewal Process

By Pinion Editorial | December 20, 2022

AgKnowledge, Agriculture, Animal Ag, Commodity Crops, Permanent Specialty Crops

Reading Time: 3 minutes

This year has been anything but conventional, and the lending environment is trending the same. We are seeing decades-high inflation and interest rates as high as 5-7%. With smaller margins this 2022 crop year, there will likely be more ag operations planning to work with lenders and other business partners …

How to Increase Your Profitability This Harvest Season

4 Smart Business Moves for Farms in 2023

By Pinion Editorial | December 13, 2022

AgKnowledge, Agriculture, Animal Ag, Commodity Crops, News Room, Permanent Specialty Crops, Strategic Advisory

Reading Time: 2 minutes

With planting and input decisions already heavy on their minds, ag businesses are asking how they should manage their decisions around raised input costs and higher interest rates – and a potentially challenging year ahead. Pinion ag advisor, Kala Jenkins, outlines four smart risk management and business moves that can …

Guidance for Setting Science-Based Targets for Your Ag Operation

By Pinion Editorial | November 15, 2022

Agriculture, Animal Ag, Commodity Crops, Food And Beverage, News Room, Permanent Specialty Crops, Sustainability

Reading Time: 3 minutes

As the world strives towards a zero-carbon economy, more than 4,000 businesses worldwide have committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the Science-Based Target initiative. These targets are rooted in climate science and have guided companies in reducing over 53 million tons of CO2 emissions since 2015. This September, …

Summary of California Drought Relief Grant Program

By Pinion Editorial | October 4, 2022

Animal Ag, Commodity Crops, Government & Public Affairs, News Room, Permanent Specialty Crops, Specialty Transportation, Tax & Accounting

Reading Time: 3 minutes

AB 157, signed into law by Gov. Newsom on September 27, 2022, includes the creation of the “California Small Agricultural Business Drought Relief Grant Program”, for qualified small agricultural businesses who are impacted by drought according to USDA data. The program has been funded with $75M, and may be funded …

Pinion Insights: Posts from category

Animal Ag

Get Relief in a Tight Labor Market

The Risks of Letting Your Legacy Ride: How Estate Planning Protects the Family

How Vulnerable Is Your Business to a Cyber Attack?

How Producers Play a Role in 2030 Biodiversity Targets

5 Tips to Improve Your Loan Renewal Process

4 Smart Business Moves for Farms in 2023

Guidance for Setting Science-Based Targets for Your Ag Operation

Summary of California Drought Relief Grant Program

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