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Carbon Intensity FAQ: What is Fact vs. Fiction

By Pinion Editorial | May 29, 2024
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After over a year of anticipation, the U.S. Treasury has released long-awaited guidance on the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) tax credit, along with updates to the GREET model – both impacting agriculture and biofuels sectors. The release of this guidance has sparked more questions, primarily concerning carbon intensity (CI) …

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House Unveils Farm Bill After Long Delay

By Pinion Editorial | May 22, 2024
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House Ag Chair G.T. Thompson (R-PA) released the House farm bill draft Friday, ahead of the committee’s long-awaited markup set for this Thursday. The draft contains several provisions that are likely to impact your operations and strategic planning. The release of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 …

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Deadline Reminder: Livestock Insurance Deadline Approaching

By Pinion Editorial | May 14, 2024
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The USDA Risk Management Agency offers two popular federally subsidized livestock insurance programs: Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP). The deadline for transferring these programs is June 30. If you are unsatisfied with your current coverage or risk management advice related to DRP or LRP, now is …

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5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Accounting System

By Pinion Editorial | May 12, 2024
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Is your accounting system holding your business back? Maybe you’re so busy running the business that sorting through scattered financials seems more of a headache than it’s worth. Or maybe you’ve tried making changes and were met with responses like, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it”, or “We’ve always …

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Use It or Lose It: Lock in Estate Tax Advantages Now

By Pinion Editorial | May 7, 2024
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The estate tax exemption doesn’t sunset until the end of 2025. So why worry about it now?   Unfortunately, this historically high estate and gift tax exemption offers a short window of opportunity, and it may be closing soon. If you want to preserve more of your wealth, it’s important to …

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Just released! SAF Tax Guidance and GREET Updates  

By Pinion Editorial | May 1, 2024
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The U.S. Treasury Department released new tax guidance for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  Below is a quick summary of high-level takeaways (CLICK HERE for Pinion’s holistic look at opportunity factors for Agriculture and Biofuels industries stemming from this release):  Biofuels – laying the groundwork:   The rules will have minimal impact …

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Co-ops Can Increase Employee Retention with These 6 Steps

By Pinion Editorial | April 22, 2024
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In recent years, securing new employees has been an overwhelming concern for businesses, with several reasons contributing to the shortage of job seekers. The pandemic has accelerated a shift to non-traditional work structures, and while companies offering remote positions have been receiving a steady stream of applicants, employers with traditional …

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Risk Management Firms Join Forces to Mitigate Agriculture Market Risks

By Pinion Editorial | April 11, 2024
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April 11, 2024 – Pinion Risk Management, LLC and Atten Babler Risk Management, LLC, two leading consulting and risk management firms to the agriculture industry, announced they have merged advisory resources and services, effective April 1, 2024. This strategic merger will further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness in addressing the …

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