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Navigating FMMO Changes: What Dairy Producers Need to Know

By Pinion Editorial | December 15, 2024
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The dust is still settling from the Presidential election, but if you are a dairy farmer, you have another weighty vote to cast. The proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO), announced on November 12, 2024, are now up for consideration. All active dairy producers who had milk …

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In Wake of Disaster, How to Minimize Taxes on Insurance Proceeds

New Retroactive Wildfire Tax Relief: Action May Be Needed

By Pinion Editorial | December 13, 2024
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On December 12, 2024, President Biden signed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023. The law exempts from income tax qualified wildfire relief payments made to individuals. Prior to the Disaster Tax Relief Act, some payments to disaster victims – such as settlement payments from utility companies – were …

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Best Practices for Business Owners in 2025 and Beyond

By Pinion Editorial | December 11, 2024
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As a business owner, you likely spend most of your days – and many of your nights – thinking about the daily operations of your business. Retaining customers, analyzing the competition, marketing services and products, tackling human resource issues…the list is endless. “It’s easy to get caught in the weeds …

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Is Your Business Ready for Leadership Transition?

By Pinion Editorial | December 10, 2024
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Whether your leadership transition is months or years away, there are crucial steps you can take now to prepare for a successful outcome. But successful transitions don’t just happen overnight. They take planning, preparation and foresight. In this blog, Pinion advisors share common succession pitfalls and strategies to help you …

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Summary of Election Impacts for Ag Producers and Processors

By Pinion Editorial | December 3, 2024
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The 2024 federal elections will have significant impacts on policies that affect U.S. food and agriculture. With election day in the rear-view mirror, it is important to delve into how the results will likely impact our industry. Potential Upsides for the Agriculture Industry: In some cases, we expect policies that …

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Tax Planning for Agribusiness Ahead of 2025

By Pinion Editorial | October 28, 2024
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As producers begin their annual reflection upon the past year and shift the focus into next year, planning considerations around tax and financial strategies become top of mind.  With the election ahead and many uncertainties around potential policy changes ahead – it’s important to stay focused on what can be …

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Documentation is Key for Disaster Assistance after Hurricane Helene

By Pinion Editorial | October 1, 2024
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Recovery from Hurricane Helene is well underway in the Southeast, and many farmers are struggling with decisions on what to do with damaged crops and livestock facilities. The Category 4 storm impacted farms in the states of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas, where fast winds and flooding washed out …

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Cyber Reality Bites into U.S. Food Supply Chain: How to Protect Your Operation

By Pinion Editorial | September 27, 2024
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If you’ve previously brushed off the notion of cyber threats, it’s time to reconsider. The food and agriculture industry has just become the seventh most targeted industry in the U.S. for cybercrimes. No size or scope of operation is immune. “Wherever in the country you may live—from California to Nebraska …

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