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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

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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,

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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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7 Traits of Top Producers

“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,

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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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Manage Your Top 3 Farm Risks

Farming is a risky business. With changing policies, weather events, global dynamics, and other factors beyond a farmer’s control, it feels less and less predictable

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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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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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Deadline Reminder: Livestock Insurance Deadline Approaching

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

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