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
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
By Sarah Sterling, MA, LPC Sarah Sterling is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Peak Counseling & Wellness in Colorado. Her passion for agriculture stems from
Farmers have always been each other’s best teachers. Long before formal education reached rural areas, knowledge about crops, weather, and livestock was shared over fences,
As concerns around climate change intensifies, sustainability managers across the food and agriculture sector are facing a critical challenge: how to prepare their organizations for
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
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
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
Congress’s newly enacted ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’, part of a $3.4 trillion fiscal package, includes sweeping legislation that will reshape how financial institutions approach
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
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
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.
After months of speculation, the U.S. House of Representatives has unveiled a wide-ranging tax and spending package. While still in the proposal stage, the legislation
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
“After more than a decade of working with farms, livestock operations and other agribusinesses, I’ve found that the most successful entities aren’t determined by geography,
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
Cash flow is king when it comes to preserving working capital and a strong balance sheet. It can be your best defense when you have
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
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.
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
The enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 included provisions largely viewed as positive for the agricultural sector. Many of those
Are you feeling it? The shift in purchasing power. The drive for transparency. The growing passion for food’s journey. While it’s true that climate change
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
As the new year moves into full swing and we transition to a new administration, employers should prepare for increased immigration enforcement and significant changes
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
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
On December 12, 2024, President Biden signed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023. The law exempts from income tax qualified wildfire relief payments
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
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
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
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
Recovery from Hurricane Helene is well underway in the Southeast, and many farmers are struggling with decisions on what to do with damaged crops and
If you’ve previously brushed off the notion of cyber threats, it’s time to reconsider. The food and agriculture industry has just become the seventh most
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
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
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
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
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.
The USDA Risk Management Agency offers two popular federally subsidized livestock insurance programs: Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP). The deadline for
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
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
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
By Quint Shambaugh, land advisor and principal at Pinion Have you considered a conservation easement? Most ranchers, farmers and landowners are no stranger to the
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”,
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
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
On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 10:30 am eastern standard time, KCoe Isom, the Mann Deshi Foundation, and the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum will host
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
A multi-generational (six-generation) agriculture business that had been passed down from parents to their three sons engaged a succession planning expert. The three sons were
Technology has been empowering agriculture since machines replaced the ox and plow. Consider what GPS-guided tractors, moisture tracking sensors, plant genetics, and livestock breeding have
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
Both ag producers and consumers are moving towards a shared goal of water, soil, and yield stewardship. To this end, ag businesses are trying to
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,
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
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
Negotiating wind and solar leases can be complicated. The contract language must define provisions a farm or ranch can live with for two or more
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:
Food and fiber aren’t the only commodities U.S. farmers and ranchers will bring to market in the next decade. Look for solar and wind ventures
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
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,
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
With the fourth quarter of 2021 already in progress and harvest season behind us, now is a great time to perform an overall financial checks
August 30, 2021 – KCoe Isom and Pinion Advisory are excited to announce that data farm management partner, Agworld, has been acquired by the leading
Earlier this week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) held a meeting with representatives of U.S. agricultural products (livestock, grains, specialty crop, and dairy
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has released the following news bulletin: WASHINGTON, March 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending
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 support to farms and ranches due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently made
A series of announcements have been made regarding CFAP funding recently. Below, K·Coe’s Farm Program Services team has summarized what you need to know about
After a 38-year absence, Form 1099 Nonemployee Compensation Tax has made its return in the 2020 tax year, and its January 31 deadlines are right
National food and agriculture business consulting firm K·Coe Isom, together with Mann Deshi Foundation of India, have announced a webinar series aimed to help farmers
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
KCoe Isom is excited to announce that sustainability advisor Lisa Becker has completed the training and testing required to become credentialed as a The Sustainability
Agricultural businesses have withstood their fair share of COVID disruption – from family life to the workplace. While this has forced financial strain, labor disruptions,
Working on behalf of American Food & Agriculture businesses, K·Coe Isom submitted an open letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue on October 28, 2020 regarding
The state of the farm economy has certainly seen better times. After accounting for input costs, farmers and ranchers received only eight cents out of
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
It has been the talk of the Ag sector throughout the last few weeks: expectations for another round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for
In a rather atypical fashion, the USDA published a Final Rule for Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility on August 24, 2020. The rule states that
While production agriculture is no stranger to facing adversity and adaptation, no one could argue that the Economic Disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has
For a summary of the January 15, 2021 USDA updates click here. On August 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended and expanded
Update 5/21: CFAP Relief Update & Good News for Exporters: The Form CCC-942 that was released this week to certify 75% of Adjusted Gross Income
Earlier in April, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of Treasury addressed whether businesses should include any non-U.S. laborers in their employee count applicable
Update May 4, 2020: SBA is now accepting COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Advance applications for agricultural small businesses on a limited basis. Click
(Washington, D.C., April 17, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This new U.S. Department of
April 21st Update: Just announced: Senate passes bill allowing small ag businesses relief through disaster loan eligibility. Following a close analysis of the CARES
By Jeanne Bernick Farm business owners don’t have the luxury of putting their heads in the sand during a crisis. They have the health and
While President Trump has declared a National Emergency on the federal level in response to COVID-19, it is dependent upon the Governor of each affected
