Can you afford to take a hit to revenue right now? During downturns most manufacturers ask us where they can find opportunities to optimize or
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
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
“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,
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
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
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
As January quickly approaches, there are some important items to check off before next year is here. Following the national election and ongoing shifts in
The 2024 election has brought about considerable potential for policy shifts in the food & beverage industry… with many businesses left asking, “What’s changing, and
As we wind down one tax season and prepare for the next, the importance of diligent tax planning cannot be overstated. Unless Congress acts, there
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), enacted in early 2018 marked one of the most significant overhauls of the U.S. tax system in decades
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plays a crucial role in expanding access to affordable housing. By providing federal support and insurance
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
On June 21, 2024, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed into law Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), which includes a reduction in income tax rates for
Is your financial institution nearing the $500 million asset threshold? If so, you’ll need to navigate new regulations, particularly those mandated by the Federal Deposit
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.
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
A quick Google search for “how to increase business wealth” will yield thousands of ideas. Some are worth as much as they cost, some promise
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
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
“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffett Why Waiting to Plan for Your
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
While much attention has been given to the recently-signed “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021” that provides crucial COVID-19 relief and has created a second round of
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
Following the December 14 preview of the work-in-progress, bipartisan Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020, K·Coe Isom experts have reviewed the bill’s proposed $748 billion
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
With major disruptions accelerating the “reshoring” of manufacturing back to the U.S. – the trade war and import tariffs, and now the pandemic – the
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
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
By Jeanne Bernick Next month I’ll join my counterparts from around the country in the K·Coe PRO Summit, a virtual conference designed to help businesses
As the original June 30 deadline passed for small businesses to apply for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Senate and
For many businesses, it seems as though every time they blink there’s another Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) update to digest. It’s a reality that accompanies
On May 15, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the long-awaited Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness application and instructions. While there is not yet
It’s been a winding, foggy road for partnerships and seasonal employers trying to apply the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) guidance on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Update: Safe Harbor Thresholds date extended to May 18, 2020 for PPP loan repayment. In response to uncertainties surrounding the good faith certification requirement on
Following its release of the Main Street Lending (MSL) program three weeks ago, the Federal Reserve has issued more detail on guidance, answered Frequently Asked
Recently, we learned that Shake Shack, the LA Lakers organization, and many other businesses have returned Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds due to concerns over
Special note: K·Coe Isom is working to convince SBA to open this program to agricultural businesses. We have joined forces with 30 agriculture organizations and
April 17, 2020 Main Street Lending Program Update: The Federal Reserve has released a report following the open period for public comments. The report confirms
Since its passage on March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act continues to be aggressively dissected, digested, and questioned by lawyers,
While big agriculture businesses have been using geospatial data to their advantage for a while now, we’re only starting to see the tools to use
By Thomas Eatherly Midwest agriculture has had to rewrite the book for making smart crop decisions this year. Weather has prompted delivery, logistics, and storage
If you’re still using Excel and other software programs to track crop rotation and inputs, but are struggling to tally the full costs involved in
Today’s ag environment shows commodity prices are below break-even for some operators, while barely budging the break-even level for others. Economists have referred to this
Camp Fire, now the most destructive wildfire in the history of California, has desecrated an insurmountable number of people’s lives, families, friends, homes, and livelihoods.
In light of the recent emergencies that have come to pass for local schools, we wanted to proactively share some guidance on evaluating your LEA’s
