Leadership transitions are inevitable in manufacturing — whether driven by planned retirement, a role change, or an unexpected event. What distinguishes a smooth transition from
Farm Bill Clears the House, but Senate Dynamics Cloud Its Future The House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of the farm bill (Farm, Food,
As you navigate a year marked by sharp swings in policy, costs, and demand — alongside nagging questions surrounding aging ownership/board demographics, timing of ERP
The Clean Fuel Production Credit, known as 45Z, has quickly become one of the most financially significant incentives the biofuels industry has ever seen. For
The IRS is moving to finalize the long-awaited Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, a major development for ethanol producers, renewable fuel facilities, and farmers
The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2026. While the IRS states that standard mileage rates
As manufacturers and other industrial employers — including biofuels and food and beverage processors — continue to navigate workforce shortages, rising labor costs, and margin
As 2026 begins, U.S. producers and ag businesses face a dynamic policy landscape marked by major legislative and regulatory changes on the horizon, creating a
By Carolina Vargas, Ph.D., Agricultural Economist and Farm Business Management Advisor for Pinion As a leader of an agricultural commodity-based business, it is important to
Most of the buzz around the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) has centered on the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit — and for good reason.
The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, first introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act and refined through the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), is shifting once
There’s no ‘I’ in team. It’s more than a motivational cliché. In a complex operation, it’s a reminder that success doesn’t come from one department
The truth is, AI isn’t here to take your job — it’s here to unlock your potential. By tackling inefficiencies and streamlining workflows, it’s helping
Congress recently passed a $3.4 trillion fiscal package that delivers a mix of tax cuts, farm support, and biofuel incentives. Signed into law by President
In a pivotal step toward advancing their sweeping economic agenda, Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled their version of a multitrillion-dollar tax and spending package, aiming
Is your business ready for a management or leadership transition? If your operations manager resigned tomorrow, would you have a plan – or would you
After months of speculation, the U.S. House of Representatives has unveiled a wide-ranging ‘proposed’ tax and spending package. The bill seeks to extend and enhance
Trade disputes, funding cuts, worker shortages, and delays in tax reform and the farm bill are impacting U.S. agriculture. Each of these policies and legislative
Successful companies recognize the immense value of cultivating a positive workplace environment. From enhanced performance and customer service to increased productivity and reduced turnover, the
Anyone operating a business in today’s environment is facing a horizon with a lot of uncertainty – economically and geopolitically. Manufacturing in particular has been
Today’s business uncertainty, coupled with a tightening credit environment, is making it more critical than ever for businesses to approach loan renewals more strategically —
When your critical business decisions and strategies hinge upon governance from a board of directors, it becomes paramount to ensure your board is positioned to
On his first day in office, President Trump sought to make a significant display of his priorities by issuing dozens of executive actions. Executive orders
Today, there is a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for virtually everything– from revenue and yield to scrap rate and cycle time. KPIs are powerful tools
News surrounding ‘45Z guidance’ broke on Friday, January 10, as the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released much anticipated
The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2025. While the IRS states that standard mileage rates
As a business owner, you likely spend most of your days – and many of your nights – thinking about the daily operations of your
Whether your leadership transition is months or years away, there are crucial steps you can take now to prepare for a successful outcome. But successful
As your crops are rolling in this fall, don’t forget about your second harvest – crop data. Both the ag and ethanol industries have been
Cash flow management and forecasting are, and will always be, integral elements to business success. But the way manufacturers approach this is changing. Consumer buying
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
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
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
Congress has drafted new tax legislation that is shaping up well amongst both the House and Senate Committee leaders. The $78 billion tax agreement, introduced
The U.S. Treasury Department recently rolled out new guidance that has the potential to bring large opportunities for farmers and ethanol producers in the form
Companies with strong, well-functioning boards are more likely to thrive and succeed through leadership changes and industry challenges. “A board of directors can make or
The direction of future tax policies is intrinsically linked to the shifting dynamics of political power in the White House and Congress. With an election
Is the sky really falling? In periods of uncertainty with inflation, market ups and downs, a Farm Bill on the table and talks of recession,
Beginning January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act requires all U.S.-based entities to report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) detailed information about the
With $369 billion allocated for climate and energy policies, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 marks a historic commitment to the U.S. biofuels sector. It
Ask any successful family business leader “What is your most important accomplishment?” The overwhelming response is: ‘my legacy’. And yet, only one in six have
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
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
As a reminder, the 2022 tax season represents a drastic change for manufacturers who typically take research and development (R&D) tax credits. Previously, in respect
On November 30, 2022 the U.S. Treasury Department unveiled the prevailing wage and apprenticeship guidance. Companies seeking clean energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction
With companies biofuel business like BP, Exxon and Ford racing towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, producers are feeling the urgency of adopting their own
On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The $750 billion law contains funding for health care and climate and
After more than a year of negotiations, President Biden finally signed a slimmed-down version of his tax, health, and climate bill, the Inflation Reduction Act,
On August 7th, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The bill is now expected to be
Following its approval by the U.S. Senate on August 7, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – also referred
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught businesses any one thing, it’s how dynamic and adaptable business models can become when needed. This resilience bodes well
While most companies think of audits as an annual necessity, the vast majority typically keep to the same old standards and don’t know to ask
From Ag trade and government agencies to the farmers prepping fields for Spring planting, there is one certainty stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine:
Sustainability is a buzzword that keeps on buzzing. As companies like Exxon have set net zero targets that encompass their supply chains and are expanding
President Biden recently signed into law the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that has been stalled in Congress for several months. Below is a summary
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has announced its commitment: Ethanol will achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (or sooner), and 70% GHG reduction vs.
Funding recipients include timber harvesters, biofuels, dairy farmers and processors, livestock farmers and contract growers of poultry, assistance for organic cost share, and grants for
No matter what the presidential outcome, there was never any question that the outlook for estate tax planning would be different in 2021. How much
In an effort to provide additional stimulus funding, The Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed by the President on December 27, 2020. Included in the guidance
As we look to a New Year and fresh perspective in the biofuels industry, we are closely monitoring news that Congress will specifically allow USDA
While ethanol and biodiesel fuels are among the most common renewable energy revenue sources accepted into the California Air Resources Board (CARB) program for Low
Pinion, alongside ERI Solutions and Ruby Canyon Environmental, are excited to announce a unique offering to assist businesses in meeting the California Air Resources Board
Managing cash flow forecasting is, and will always be, integral elements to business success. But 2020 has changed the course of ‘business as usual’ for
In recent weeks, we have learned of an uptick in fraud cases for businesses who have applied for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds for coronavirus
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) finalized amendments to the Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS) which became effective January 1, 2019. One notable change within
Will biodiesel companies and accounting firms get their holiday wish? As the urgency increases for Congress to extend the expired biodiesel tax incentive before the
With the intent to deliver practical actions to address global greenhouse gas emissions, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit is underway in New
By Donna Funk Often we get so busy in our cycle of producing and delivering – alongside juggling unexpected challenges and changes – that our
By Danielle McCormick The top three workforce management challenges facing organizations today are retention/turnover, engagement, and recruitment. While that may not surprise you, perhaps the
The sudden increase in reports of cyberattacks on Biofuels plants have stirred some uneasiness throughout the industry. While the subject is far from new, the
It’s inevitable. One day, you will step down from running your business. The timing and transition for when and to whom you relinquish control are
Ways to Create Advantages – Increase Production, Maximize Revenue, and Diversify Revenue Streams – in Times of Tight Ethanol Margins The one constant in the
Leaders within the Biofuels industry are some of the most innovative individuals we work with. They are at the cusp of new technologies and set
For private entities preparing to comply with the new lease standard (ASC 842) slated for January 2020, FASB has released an update (Accounting Standards Update
As a business owner or high-level manager, you have the enormous power to effect change in behavior patterns – for both the individuals and groups
Established within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the new Opportunity Zone legislation was created to develop economically-distressed communities across the United States
The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2019, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of
While there tends to be focus on the larger line items resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there are some lesser-known
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in South Dakota v. Wayfair, stating that a physical presence is no longer required to
Recent national cybercrime headlines: “Cybercriminals Obtain Employee Credentials to Conduct Payroll Diversion” “Business Email Compromises Business Data” “Increase in W-2 Phishing Campaigns” Imagine if you
In an age of skilled labor shortages and tight profit margins, the expenditure on HR Outsourcing might not be top of mind for many companies.
The United States has instigated an aggressive global trade war that is escalating and directly harming many U.S. agricultural producers by driving up the costs
The new provisions for 2018 have changed a multitude of tax deductions, exemptions, rates and brackets. Now that the fanfare around the ‘first tax reform
We all know that we didn’t pick the path of least resistance by choosing to be in the ethanol industry. This is an industry that
Expansion of 45Q Tax Credit Could Fuel Ethanol Industry Innovations in Carbon Dioxide In February 2018, Congress approved the most significant pro-carbon capture and storage
Is a C Corp Conversion Right for S Corps? Now that the law has been established for 2018 and beyond, S corporation clients are asking
