December 2019 - Pinion

Noteworthy Changes within the New Farm Bill

Selling Land Can Be a Game Changer in Tough Times

August 28, 2023December 30, 2019 by K·Coe Editorial

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With an honest viewpoint heading into 2020, there is no sharp improvement or further downturn ahead. Many farmers deem ‘selling land’ as unthinkable. K·Coe’s ag strategists advise keeping an open mind. When handled correctly, it can be a viable (and secure) option for cash-strapped farm operations. “The cash you can …

3 Categories of Financial Health: Where does your ag operation sit?

August 28, 2023December 23, 2019 by K·Coe Editorial

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Now is the time to take a good look at where your operation stands, to determine the financial health path you should take for 2020. It doesn’t take a financial expert to tell you that businesses without plans have lesser chances of survival – in fact, 50 percent of businesses …

Joining Forces: How to Survive and Grow with Purpose

January 26, 2023December 20, 2019 by K·Coe Editorial

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“Joining forces with another farm can increase efficiencies or offer opportunities of scale,” advises Maxson Irsik of K·Coe Isom. The Benefits of Mergers, Joint Ventures and Creative Partnerships: Diversification of farm operations, land base, crops or livestock. Build cash flow or grow market share. Bolster the viability of your succession …

Pinion Earns CARB Accreditation for LCFS Verification

January 26, 2023December 19, 2019 by K·Coe Editorial

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) finalized amendments to the Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS) which became effective January 1, 2019. One notable change within these amendments is the requirement to complete a third party LCFS validation of fuel pathway applications, as well as a third party LCFS verification of …

Today’s Women Affecting Change in a Challenged Ag Market

January 31, 2023December 17, 2019 by K·Coe Editorial

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By Jeanne Bernick, Principal and Growth Leader, K·Coe Isom Back in 2010, a report established that a high level of ‘social sensitivity’ – a trait predominantly exhibited by women – had the potential to impact the safety, security, and sustainability of our food system. Gradually, a steady shift has been taking …

Pro Tax Tips in a Strained Ag Economy

January 20, 2023December 15, 2019 by K·Coe Editorial

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Typically, we think of the importance of tax tips and planning when things are going very well for the industry because it equates to higher income, and therefore managing the taxation of that income is an important consideration. However, income tax planning is still important in economically difficult years. This …

All Eyes on Extension of Biodiesel Tax Credit

December 22, 2022December 12, 2019 by K·Coe Editorial

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Will biodiesel companies and accounting firms get their holiday wish? As the urgency increases for Congress to extend the expired biodiesel tax incentive before the end of the year, the impact for potentially more policy uncertainty is continuing to strain America’s producers and communities which are already suffering from a …

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