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The Strongest Farms Aren’t Built Alone

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
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IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rates for Second Half of 2026

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
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A man and woman from Sustainability Peer Groups shake hands in a field, fostering collaboration for a greener future.

The Strongest Farms Aren’t Built Alone

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
Large neoclassical government building with tall columns, arched doorways, numerous windows, and several small potted plants arranged in a row in front—an imposing structure that could easily serve as the backdrop for important announcements, such as when the IRS increases standard mileage rates.

IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rates for Second Half of 2026

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
Stacks of colorful shipping containers are blocked by yellow tape labeled “TARIFFS,” symbolizing trade barriers. Blue sky and scattered clouds are visible above the containers.

Is Your Business Eligible for a Tariff Refund?

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
Pink paper cutouts of a family of four holding hands stand on a pile of assorted U.S. dollar bills spread out on a wooden surface, symbolizing the importance of transparency with compensation in supporting families’ financial well-being.

Transparency With Compensation Can Make or Break Your Family Business

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
The White House in Washington, D.C., viewed from the front lawn with trees, a flagpole, and people visible in the background.

Trump Accounts: Where Do They Fit in a Child’s Financial Future?

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
Lobby wall with "Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation" and seal, along with the address "550 17th Street" inscribed in gold lettering, highlights recent updates as the FDIC Signage Deadline Extended to 2027.

FDIC Signage Deadline Extended to 2027

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