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
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
As a landowner, you know your property better than anyone else. You know what it takes to thrive, the challenges of each season and how
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
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 global food system is getting a green makeover. Domestically, grocery retail giants like Target and Kroger have set goals to reduce their greenhouse gas
Across the U.S. agricultural landscape there is a growing demand for renewable energy sources. As clean energy policies and tax credits stimulate the energy transition,
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
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
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
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
July 26, 2022 – The leading food and agriculture consulting firm Pinion and its sustainability and land (formerly DIGS Associates) advisory divisions are excited to
In response to the recent increase in fuel price, the IRS has issued an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for business travel effective
With the announcement by the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) of sustainability goals for the entire U.S. beef supply chain, cow-calf and feedyard operations
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
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
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,
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.
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
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
With major disruptions accelerating the “reshoring” of manufacturing back to the U.S. – the trade war and import tariffs, and now the pandemic – the
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
The effects of the Coronavirus pandemic are far from over. Though most Manufacturing Companies are in the midst of a gradual return to the workplace,
What a whirlwind start to the New Year for businesses in regard to their environmental impacts, as recent events have created questions surrounding what’s in
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
“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” – James Cash Penney Every business faces its share of challenges.
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
What is the sustainability meaning for food and ag companies? It is highly impressionable and easily altered, as it is essentially how consumers view our
The appearance of yet another undercover video showing employee abuse on a dairy farm has shaken and angered consumers and retailers across the nation. As
By Matt Armstrong, Sustainability Advisor Spoiler alert: sustainability report assurance not only provides monetary value for agribusinesses, it builds trust for shareholders and investors, and
Following the authorization of the second MFP payments, here are a few key points that growers should keep top of mind for operational and financial
Many farmers haven’t ever stopped to think about the potential in revenue opportunities that lie right beneath them: land. “Your privately-owned land has value well
As the nation watches the ongoing punch from Hurricane Florence (now a tropical storm) as it has been dumping rain for days and causing catastrophic
The Sustainability Consortium Summit (TSC), recently held in Chicago, gathered a unique audience to discuss progress and new solutions to evaluate sustainability across diverse consumer
First U.S. Beef Producers Sustainability Framework Released In May 2018, the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB), released the U.S. beef industry’s first-ever beef producers
