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3 Ways to Protect Longevity of Land in Renewable Deals

By Pinion Editorial | September 10, 2023
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Across the country, landowners are seeing new cash crops emerge in the form of wind, solar and other farm easements. Renewable energy opportunities can add additional revenue streams and diversify income for farmers, ranchers, and landowners. However, many are concerned about how these projects will impact their land and drainage …

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Manage Your Top 3 Farm Risks

By Pinion Editorial | August 29, 2023
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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 each year. While market volatility has been part of agriculture for decades, today’s commodity prices react even more quickly to the influences of a world …

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How Automating Your Farm Office Creates Competitive Advantages

By Pinion Editorial | August 22, 2023
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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 easier. But what about your farm office? In the ag industry, the back office is largely overlooked. But the farm office has huge opportunities and …

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How Producers Play a Role in 2030 Biodiversity Targets

By Pinion Editorial | February 22, 2023
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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 on protecting nature and halting biodiversity loss around the world. As a result, delegates agreed to the landmark Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework. Targets and Goals In …

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7 FAQs for Colorado Businesses Preparing for New FAMLI Rules

By Pinion Editorial | January 20, 2023
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Under the Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, new insurance obligations became effective on January 1, 2023, with employee benefits beginning January 1, 2024. What do Colorado businesses need to know about the new law? Pinion advisors have addressed the most frequently asked questions to help you …

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5 Tips to Improve Your Loan Renewal Process

By Pinion Editorial | December 20, 2022
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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 as 5-7%. With smaller margins this 2022 crop year, there will likely be more ag operations planning to work with lenders and other business partners …

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