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New Income Tax Disclosures are Here:

Starting with 2026 year-end financial statements, banks must share more detail about the taxes they pay — and C corporation banks will feel the biggest

  • Financial Institutions, Tax Compliance & Strategy
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Pinion Expands Land Advisory Services as A1 Development Solutions Joins the Firm

Pinion is pleased to announce that A1 Development Solutions, a full-service development consulting company, has joined the firm. Headquartered in South Dakota, A1 Development Solutions

  • Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Architects & Engineers, Biofuels, Broadband Solutions, Commodity Crops, Construction, Equipment Dealers, Financial Institutions, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, Land Advisory, Manufacturing, Newsroom
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A stone neoclassical building with a pediment, columns, and an eagle statue on the roof, viewed from the street with parked cars in front.

New Income Tax Disclosures are Here:

Starting with 2026 year-end financial statements, banks must share more detail about the taxes they pay — and C corporation banks will feel the biggest

  • Financial Institutions, Tax Compliance & Strategy
Aerial view of agricultural fields and ponds under a golden sunset, as A1 Development Solutions joins Pinion to expand land advisory services.

Pinion Expands Land Advisory Services as A1 Development Solutions Joins the Firm

Pinion is pleased to announce that A1 Development Solutions, a full-service development consulting company, has joined the firm. Headquartered in South Dakota, A1 Development Solutions

  • Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Architects & Engineers, Biofuels, Broadband Solutions, Commodity Crops, Construction, Equipment Dealers, Financial Institutions, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, Land Advisory, Manufacturing, Newsroom
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Is Hedging Fuel a Good Idea for Farmers and Transporters?

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average U.S. on-highway diesel price was over $6.30 per gallon for the week of September 28, up

  • Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Beverage Distribution, Biofuels, Commodity Crops, Construction, Equipment Dealers, Financial Institutions, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, Manufacturing, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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Cyber Risks Have Changed: Has Your Operation Adapted?

By: Ken Keller, lead IT advisor, Pinion Technology Core Cyber risk is no longer confined to stolen passwords or exposed data. A breach can halt

  • Ag Manufacturing, Beverage Distribution, Biofuels, Equipment Dealers, Food And Beverage, IT Consulting, Manufacturing
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September 15 Deadline Nears

Are you getting inconsistent information on what’s needed regarding ownership structure, pass-through entity reporting, and FSA’s September 15, 2026 deadline? You’re not alone. Straight Talk

  • Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Farm Program Services, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Land Advisory, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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You Don’t Need to Sell Your Business to Benefit From a Business Valuation

For many business owners, valuation only becomes urgent when something major happens: a sale opportunity, shareholder dispute, death, divorce, ownership transition, or unexpected tax concern.

  • Ag Manufacturing, Biofuels, Business Valuation, Equipment Dealers, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Strategic Advisory
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This Simple Misstep Can Destroy Your Company’s Value

What’s the difference between companies with strong succession plans versus those without? This may sound like the set up for a joke. But the punchline

  • Ag Manufacturing, Biofuels, Equipment Dealers, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Next Gen Strategy