September 2022

Steps Every Landowner Should Take if Offered a Utility Easement

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 by Pinion Editorial

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Across the U.S. agricultural landscape, new cash crops are emerging: wind, solar and fiber. As the nation strives towards renewable energy and a green grid, we’re seeing an increase of opportunities for farmers and landowners to diversify their income with utility capital improvement projects. The Inflation Reduction Act, which includes …

Summary of Tax Options for Drought-Related Livestock Sales

June 28, 2023September 21, 2022 by Pinion Editorial

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According to the USDA, roughly 37% of the U.S. states are classified as experiencing extreme or exceptional drought as of September 2022. As water and feed sources are drying, many farmers are making the difficult decision to reduce their herds. For people facing that decision, there are two tax treatments …

How to Increase Your Profitability This Harvest Season

January 26, 2023September 19, 2022 by Pinion Editorial

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Many early harvesters are seeing lower-than expected yields as they bring their crops in this fall. In a year that is expected to produce high yields and high profitability, many are concerned for their bottom-line. “This can be discouraging for farmers to see so early into the season,” says Thomas …

Summary of IRA: How New Incentives, Programs, and Funding Benefit the Ag Industry

September 26, 2022September 15, 2022 by Pinion Editorial

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On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The $750 billion law contains funding for health care and climate and includes tax changes aimed at large corporations. What does this mean, in turn, for the Food & Ag industry specifically? Sweeping Tax Incentives and Beneficial …

Economic Disruptors will Continue: What Producers Should Do and Plan For

January 26, 2023September 14, 2022 by Eric Osterhaus

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Just as the American freight industry simmers, Russian referendums and statements are causing a frenzy in the wheat market. While the effects are uncertain, market experts are predicting an increase in market volatility as a result. Global supply chain disruptions like these, coupled with pricing uncertainty, and of course the weather …

Farm Bill Improvements by Farm Program Fairness Coalition

A Push for Farm Bill Improvements: Farm Program Fairness Coalition Visits the Hill

August 8, 2023September 13, 2022 by Pinion Editorial

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With the possibility of Congress renewing the Farm Bill in 2023, it is critical that farmers do what they can to ensure the farm programs support American agriculture in the years to come. To help advance this goal, Pinion launched the Farm Program Fairness Coalition, a group of farmers from …

Bringing Technology to the Farm

August 10, 2023September 7, 2022 by Pinion Editorial

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Like many growers and livestock producers, you’ve probably vowed to keep up with technology, at least to some extent. You’ve heard that technology can help you achieve new opportunities and greater success, using farm management software, crop traceability or carbon-capture data. But with so many programs and platforms available to …

Pinion and Anderson ZurMuehlen Announce Intent to Join

August 8, 2023September 1, 2022 by Pinion Editorial

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NEWS RELEASE – Pinion, formerly KCoe Isom, and Anderson ZurMuehlen, two leading U.S. accounting and business advisory firms announce their intent to combine, effective January 1, 2023. The two companies will expand their footprint under the Pinion name and provide enhanced business advisory and accounting services for clients. With roots …

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