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Agriculture

Tax Reform Prompts Businesses to Rethink Employee Leave Policies

By Pinion Editorial | January 15, 2019

Agriculture, Biofuels, Construction and Real Estate, Equipment Dealerships, Financial Institutions, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Specialty Transportation, Tax & Accounting

Reading Time: 2 minutes

While there tends to be focus on the larger line items resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there are some lesser-known tax breaks within this tax reform that have created incentives for business owners to reconsider the benefits they extend to employees when they take paid …

Noteworthy Changes within the New Farm Bill

By Pinion Editorial | January 9, 2019

Agriculture

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Following the long-awaited passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly known as the 2018 New Farm Bill), the $867 billion-dollar bill has set federal agricultural policy for five years. Overall, it continues much of the policies authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, with no major changes. While there …

3 Ways to Spend Less on Farm Inputs

By Jenn Tozlian | January 8, 2019

Agriculture, Commodity Crops

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Every little bit helps in agriculture today. Margins are so tight that anything you can do to gain a little ground is almost mandatory. In this price environment, there nothing wrong with only getting to second base. Here are three ways to trim farm inputs and overhead expenses to help …

Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

By Pinion Editorial | December 31, 2018

Agriculture, Animal Ag, Commodity Crops, Permanent Specialty Crops, Tax & Accounting

Reading Time: < 1 minute

By now, people around the globe know it’s been a particularly tough year for U.S. agriculture. Don’t think for a second that your banker isn’t among them. Lenders have been vigilant in monitoring the eroding profit margins for many agribusinesses, and if you’re not trying to improve your borrowing position …

New Guidance for Leasing Standard Implementation

By Pinion Editorial | December 20, 2018

Agriculture, Audit & Assurance, Equipment Dealerships

Reading Time: < 1 minute

FASB’s Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-11 offers relief cost savings for entities adopting the new leasing standard ASC 842. The update offers companies practical expedients in applying the new lease standard. A few key highlights of the update include: Transition Relief – a new (and optional) transition method allows entities …

What You Need to Know About Second MFP Payment

By Pinion Editorial | December 18, 2018

Agriculture, Commodity Crops, Farm Program Services, Permanent Specialty Crops, Sustainability

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Following the authorization of the second MFP payments, here are a few key points that growers should keep top of mind for operational and financial planning: As line of credit renewals are generally discussed with lenders now or within the next few months, producers should provide MFP documentation to the …

How to Combat Ag’s Downward Trends

By Pinion Editorial | December 13, 2018

Agriculture, Animal Ag, Commodity Crops, Next Gen, Permanent Specialty Crops

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Weak commodity prices and an international trade war have inflicted pain on American agriculture – at a time when U.S. farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses can least afford it. It may be hard to combat global economic trends, but you can shore up your operation’s finances. Follow these guidelines to help …

Your Land. Your Terms. Your Profits.

By Pinion Editorial | December 7, 2018

Agriculture, Animal Ag, Consulting

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Your land is the foundation on which you – and your family – have built your legacy. And what you hope will become your children’s and grandchildren’s legacy. For many, it has been in the family for decades, if not more than a century. It is no wonder why the …

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Pinion Insights: Posts from category

Agriculture

Tax Reform Prompts Businesses to Rethink Employee Leave Policies

Noteworthy Changes within the New Farm Bill

3 Ways to Spend Less on Farm Inputs

Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

New Guidance for Leasing Standard Implementation

What You Need to Know About Second MFP Payment

How to Combat Ag’s Downward Trends

Your Land. Your Terms. Your Profits.

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