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Single Platform, Powerful Data Solution for Farmers Emerges from Semios' Acquisition of Agworld

How Ag Operations Can Leverage Financial Technology

By Pinion Editorial | April 14, 2022
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Until now, farmers and ranchers faced a roadblock between the key metrics they could collect and how to truly use them. The good news is these high-tech financial technology platforms overcome the barrier between farm data and management decisions. The latest financial technology uses artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and cloud-based …

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How to Secure a Business Network

By Melissa DeDonder | April 7, 2022
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There are four primary cyber security measures that every business should implement to secure its network. The cycle to follow includes: identification, protection, detection, and response. Identify risk. A company should identify and quantify the level of risk associated with information technology and its IT assets by completing and maintaining …

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Firm Announces 4 Principal Promotions: Instrumental in Firm’s Growth Strategy

By Pinion Editorial | March 31, 2022
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April 1, 2022 – KCoe Isom, a national business advisory and accounting firm focused on food and agriculture, announced the appointment of four firm leaders as principals: Alex Breitinger, Scott Brin, Joe Brunner, and Jen Hertzig. “These bright leaders have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to provide clients and peers with …

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How Collaboration Can Help Manage Water Issues for Ag Businesses

By Pinion Editorial | March 31, 2022
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Both ag producers and consumers are moving towards a shared goal of water, soil, and yield stewardship. To this end, ag businesses are trying to decide upon sustainable initiatives that will pay off for their business. With new sustainability strategies and technology to protect critical resources appearing daily in the …

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10 Tips for Negotiating a Solar Lease

By Pinion Editorial | March 28, 2022
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Farmers and ranchers don’t have to look far to find income opportunities. Revenue opportunities are often literally on the ground beneath their feet. As landowners, many farmers and ranchers are approached regarding leasing land for generating renewable energy. Ag producers are diversifying their operations, and insulating themselves from volatile commodity …

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Agriculture Joins Food Companies in Global Climate Solutions

How Farmers are Joining the Climate Solution

By Laura Sands | March 24, 2022
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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 agricultural industry are focused on climate change and its impact on the food supply. Farmers themselves are trying to also mitigate the risks that are …

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The Changing Dynamics of Land Ownership

By Jeanne Bernick | March 23, 2022
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Changes in land ownership and the farming workforce are unfolding across U.S. agriculture. Among key drivers, of course, is the aging population of American farmers and ranchers: In the next 15 years, the ownership of 40% of America’s agricultural land will be in transition, mostly due to aging landowners, reports …

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Producers Profiting from Record Growth in Wind, Solar Power

Producers Profiting from Record Growth in Wind and Solar Power

By Pinion Editorial | March 20, 2022
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Negotiating wind and solar leases can be complicated. The contract language must define provisions a farm or ranch can live with for two or more generations. It’s important to determine fair market value for the energy produced and for the land that will host wind or power generation. And when …

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