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It’s well after dark, and the day’s work is finally done. The machinery is parked, the cattle are fed, and the markets are closed. But
- Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Food & Agriculture, Peer Group Programs, Permanent & Specialty Crops
The IRS has increased the optional standard mileage rates for the second half of 2026 in response to rising fuel costs. The revised rates apply
- Accounting, Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Architects & Engineers, Beverage Distribution, Biofuels, Broadband Solutions, Commodity Crops, Construction, Equipment Dealers, Financial Institutions, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, Healthcare, HR Services, Land Advisory, Manufacturing, Newsroom, Not-for-Profits, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Tax Compliance & Strategy
For the past several years, food and beverage manufacturers, agribusinesses, and other importers have absorbed higher costs driven by tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing
- Ag Manufacturing, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing
It’s well after dark, and the day’s work is finally done. The machinery is parked, the cattle are fed, and the markets are closed. But
- Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Food & Agriculture, Peer Group Programs, Permanent & Specialty Crops
The IRS has increased the optional standard mileage rates for the second half of 2026 in response to rising fuel costs. The revised rates apply
- Accounting, Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Architects & Engineers, Beverage Distribution, Biofuels, Broadband Solutions, Commodity Crops, Construction, Equipment Dealers, Financial Institutions, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, Healthcare, HR Services, Land Advisory, Manufacturing, Newsroom, Not-for-Profits, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Tax Compliance & Strategy
For the past several years, food and beverage manufacturers, agribusinesses, and other importers have absorbed higher costs driven by tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing
- Ag Manufacturing, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing
As founder-led companies grow, simple pay arrangements can become complicated. New non-family leaders join, the next generation steps in, and the business becomes more professionalized.
- Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Biofuels, Broadband Solutions, Commodity Crops, Construction, Equipment Dealers, Family Business Advising, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Permanent & Specialty Crops
Selecting appropriate emission factors is a critical component of credible GHG accounting and reporting. The Value Change Initiative’s (VCI) new Emission Factors for GHG Accounting
- Sustainability
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) recently released an updated version of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0, introducing greater flexibility in target-setting while increasing expectations
- Sustainability
For many companies doing business in California, climate disclosure is moving from “someday” to “right now.” With the first SB 253 reporting approaching, organizations should
- Sustainability
Families already have several ways to save for a child’s future, from 529 plans to Roth IRAs and custodial accounts. Trump Accounts add a new
- Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Architects & Engineers, Beverage Distribution, Biofuels, Broadband Solutions, Commodity Crops, Construction, Equipment Dealers, Financial Institutions, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Not-for-Profits, Permanent & Specialty Crops
By: Kaylie Miller, Pinion Financial Institutions Advisor Check fraud is no longer a rare exception — it is a growing operational and financial risk for
- Financial Institutions
By: Emma Hill, Pinion Financial Institutions Advisor The IRS recently announced a new systemic penalty relief program called Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), which will
- Financial Institutions, Tax Compliance & Strategy
By: Heather Campbell, Pinion Financial Institutions Advisor Financial institutions now have more time to prepare for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) revised signage requirements,
- Financial Institutions, Tax Compliance & Strategy
By: Emma Hill, Pinion Financial Institutions Advisor Access to reliable child care remains a major workforce challenge for Kansas employers and working families. With the
- Ag Manufacturing, Animal Protein, Architects & Engineers, Biofuels, Broadband Solutions, Commodity Crops, Construction, Equipment Dealers, Financial Institutions, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Not-for-Profits, Permanent & Specialty Crops, Tax Compliance & Strategy