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Is Your Operation Ready for What May Come in 2026?

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

  • Biofuels, Commodity Crops, Food & Agriculture, Strategic Advisory
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IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2026

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

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2026 Outlook: Agricultural Policies and Programs to Watch

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

  • Animal Protein, Biofuels, Commodity Crops, Equipment Dealers, Farm Business Management, Farm Program Services, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, Land Advisory, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Risk Management
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What Ag Lenders are Looking for in 2026

Tighter margins and the financial stresses in agriculture have left many Ag lenders weary right now of the farm economy and the profitability outlook for

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Farm Aid Announced: Preparations are Needed Now

The Trump administration unveiled a $12 billion aid package on Monday for farmers affected by trade market disruptions and related economic challenges such as higher

  • Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Farm Program Services, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, Newsroom, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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Key Questions to Improve Your Sustainability Data Management Practices

According to a recent study, nearly 98% of companies now disclose some form of sustainability information. This is a clear signal that data-driven accountability has

  • Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Beverage Distribution, Commodity Crops, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Sustainability
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How Ag Market Shifts Are Reshaping the Biofuels Supply Chain

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

  • Biofuels, Commodity Crops, Farm Business Management, Food & Agriculture, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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Preparing for 45Z: Operating Amid Uncertainty

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

  • Biofuels, Food & Agriculture, Sustainability
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The Mental Load of Agriculture: How to Tackle It

By Sarah Sterling, MA, LPC Sarah Sterling is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Peak Counseling & Wellness in Colorado. Her passion for agriculture stems from

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Building a Strong Sustainability Data Foundation

As companies in the food and ag sectors work to meet increasing expectations for sustainability reporting, they often encounter significant hurdles in managing the data

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Your Game Plan for a Changing Ag Economy

By Carolina Vargas, Ph.D., Agricultural Economist and Farm Business Management Advisor for Pinion Farmers are no strangers to change, but 2025 is shaping up to

  • Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Farm Business Management, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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Let Sustainability Drivers Guide Your Data Strategy

For the food and ag sector, long-term success is often managed, in part, by building a robust sustainability strategy. And with new regional and international

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Is the Tax Bill Big and Beautiful for Ag Businesses?

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

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Senate Unveils Tax Bill Ahead of July 4 Deadline

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

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Pinion Risk Management and 2020 Consulting Join Forces

Pinion Risk Management, a leader in agricultural risk management and financial strategy for agricultural commodity markets, announced it is joining forces with 2020 Consulting LLC,

  • Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Food & Agriculture, Newsroom, Risk Management
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Farm Efficiency 101: Remove Manual Labor from Your Office Work

Automated accounting uses software to take over repetitive tasks like payroll, bookkeeping, expense tracking, and data collection. Think of it as your digital financial assistant

  • Accounting, Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Farm Business Management, Food & Agriculture, Integrated Office Solutions, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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Finding and Fixing Inefficiencies in Agribusiness Operations

In today’s economy, stretching every dollar matters. But efficiency isn’t just a cost-saving tactic — it’s how ag businesses set the stage for sustainable growth.

  • Accounting, Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Farm Business Management, Food & Agriculture, Integrated Office Solutions, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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Update on Policy Challenges for Agriculture

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

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Key Policy Issues Impacting American Agriculture

Trade disputes, funding cuts, and delays in tax reform and the farm bill are negatively impacting U.S. agriculture. Each area will have both short- and

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Takeaways for Ag Following President Trump’s Global Tariff Announcement

The official announcement made by President Trump on April 2 was met with a wide level of concern across many industries. Pinion advisors present a

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The Impact of Trade Policies on U.S. Agriculture

Please note: The following information is current as of March 13, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. CT. Pinion will continue to monitor changes and create updates.

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How to Stretch Your Farm Dollar in 2025

Weak commodity prices and an international trade war have inflicted pain on American agriculture – at a time when U.S. farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses can

  • Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Farm Business Management, Food & Agriculture, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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What Farmers Foresee as the Top 10 Ag Issues of the Next 20 Years

What key issues will your agricultural operation face over the next 20 years? Are your concerns in line with other producers’ worries? Farming has grown

  • Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Farm Business Management, Farm Program Services, Food & Agriculture, Peer Group Programs, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Strategic Advisory
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IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2025

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

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Summary of Election Impacts for Ag Producers and Processors

The 2024 federal elections will have significant impacts on policies that affect U.S. food and agriculture. With election day in the rear-view mirror, it is

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How the Holidays Can Shape Your Family Legacy

For many of you the stress of harvest season is over and now you enter a new season in family business: the holidays! As if

  • Accounting, Family Business Advising, Food & Agriculture, Next Gen Strategy, Tax Compliance & Strategy
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Tax Planning for Agribusiness Ahead of 2025

As producers begin their annual reflection upon the past year and shift the focus into next year, planning considerations around tax and financial strategies become

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Bracing for Natural Disasters – To Do’s and FAQs

What individual farmers can do to mitigate risk in the midst of crisis: 1. Have a farm emergency action plan in writing. “Most state departments

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

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

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5 Traits Found in Resilient Producers

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

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Carbon Intensity FAQ: What is Fact vs. Fiction

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

  • Biofuels, Food & Agriculture
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5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Accounting System

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

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

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

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Co-ops Can Increase Employee Retention with These 6 Steps

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

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Navigating High Interest Rates in 2024

After nearly two years of rising interest rates, many farmers are tapping into their cash reserves from prosperous years to avoid taking out new loans.

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Farmland Project Success is Controllable

When a piece of farm equipment breaks down, chances are slim to none that you take it to a general repair shop. If you can’t

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What Kind of Farm Co-op Do You Want to Be?

Farmers need three key things for their business: the best price, the best quality, and the best service. All of these come at a cost

  • Commodity Crops, Farm Business Management, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Strategic Advisory
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Newly Proposed 2023 Tax Deductions: Money in your Pocket… If Passed

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

  • Accounting, Biofuels, Construction, Farm Business Management, Financial Institutions, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, HR Services, Manufacturing, Sustainability
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Financial Checklist for Ag Operations

The beginning of the year is a great time to perform an overall financial check for your business. “We recommend that farm operations do this

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How the Holidays Can Shape Your Family Legacy

How to Enjoy the Holidays as a Family Business

By Jeanne Bernick, Certified Family Business Advisor For many of you, the stress of harvest season is over and now you enter a new season

  • Commodity Crops, Family Business Advising, Food & Agriculture, Next Gen Strategy
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5 Things Every Co-op Should Do Before Year End

As the calendar year draws to a close, many farm co-ops are also approaching their fiscal year-ends. As a co-op CEO, now is a good

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Don't miss the deadline

FinCEN Reporting Deadline Alert: What Every Business Needs to Know

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

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The Flip Side of Estate Planning: Why Many Don’t Bother

6 in 10 Americans have a retirement account, while only 1 in 3 have an estate plan. While the majority of Americans see the importance

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4 Ways Ag Peer Groups Help Producers

Running a successful farm in a small town can be isolating, and constantly improving and expanding your business is challenging. That’s where peer group can

  • Food & Agriculture, Peer Group Programs
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How Automating Your Farm Office Creates Competitive Advantages

As a farm manager, you’ve invested in high-tech field equipment like GPS tractor systems, efficient irrigation systems and automated milking parlors to make your life

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5 Ways Farm Office Tech Creates ROI

Today’s farm technology is not what it was five or even two years ago. In the past several years, most farms have revisited the way

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How the Holidays Can Shape Your Family Legacy

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

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

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Updates on GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removal Guidance Draft

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) is the leading international standard setting body for GHG accounting and reporting. In September of 2022, the GHG Protocol

  • Commodity Crops, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Sustainability
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How Producers Play a Role in 2030 Biodiversity Targets

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

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4 Ways to Improve Farm Cash Flow

“Cash is king” is an expression that has been used to refer to the importance of cash flow in the overall fiscal health of a

  • Farm Business Management, Food & Agriculture
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5 Tips to Improve Your Loan Renewal Process

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

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How to Increase Your Profitability This Harvest Season

4 Smart Business Moves for Farms in 2023

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

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How the Holidays Can Shape Your Family Legacy

How the Holidays Can Shape Your Family Legacy

By Jeanne Bernick, Certified Family Business Advisor For many of you the stress of harvest season is over and now you enter a new season

  • Accounting, Food & Agriculture, Next Gen Strategy, Sustainability
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Guidance for Setting Science-Based Targets for Your Ag Operation

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

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Bringing Technology to the Farm

Bringing Technology to the Farm

Like many growers and livestock producers, you’ve probably vowed to keep up with technology, at least to some extent. You’ve heard that technology can help

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IRA Tax Credits

Summary of IRA Tax Credits for Ag and Clean Energy

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

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Inflation Reduction Act

Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act

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

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Land Advisory

New ERP Disaster Funds for Producers: Who Qualifies?

Under the USDA’s Farm Service Agency new disaster program, Emergency Relief Program (ERP), producers who lost crops, trees, bushes, and vines due to qualifying disaster

  • Commodity Crops, Food & Agriculture, Permanent & Specialty Crops
Single Platform, Powerful Data Solution for Farmers Emerges from Semios' Acquisition of Agworld

How Ag Operations Can Leverage Financial Technology

Until now, farmers and ranchers faced a roadblock between the key metrics they could collect and how to truly use them. The good news is

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Sustainable Farming

10 Tips for Negotiating a Solar Lease

Farmers and ranchers don’t have to look far to find income opportunities. Revenue opportunities are often literally on the ground beneath their feet. As landowners,

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Agriculture Joins Food Companies in Global Climate Solutions

How Farmers are Joining the Climate Solution

Rarely has U.S. agriculture been at such a pivotal, transformative era. Globally, and here in the U.S., the world’s major governments, food companies, and the

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The Changing Dynamics of Land Ownership

Changes in land ownership and the farming workforce are unfolding across U.S. agriculture. Among key drivers, of course, is the aging population of American farmers

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Ag Industry to See Ripple Effects from War in Ukraine

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:

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Women in Ag

A Steady Shift in Ag: More Female Farmers Than Ever

Over the past few years, U.S. agriculture has seen more women coming back to join their family farms. “Women have realized it takes brains, not

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3 Ways Producers Can Prepare for the Future of Carbon Opportunities

3 Ways Producers Can Prepare for the Future of Carbon Opportunities

There are some important lessons garnered from 2021’s exploratory year for growers considering carbon sequestration. Pinion’s Advisory team recommends three things you can do now

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What’s Ahead for the Carbon Market

What’s Ahead for the Carbon Market

What a year it’s been for carbon markets. The subject has really taken the food and agriculture industry by storm. After many months of discussion,

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What’s in the Infrastructure Bill and BBB Plan: Impacts for Agribusinesses

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

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