Pinion Insights: Posts from category

Animal Ag

FSA Enrollment Deadlines

Attention Producers: Action Required to Meet FSA Enrollment Deadlines

By K·Coe Editorial | January 28, 2020
, ,
Reading Time: 2 minutes
There are three actions producers will need to take to meet the approaching FSA Enrollment Deadlines: Program Election for 2019 & 2020 – Deadline: March 15, 2020 2019 Crop Year Enrollment – Deadline: March 15, 2020 2020 Crop Year Enrollment – Deadline: June 30, 2020 What is Needed for Eligibility …

Read moreAttention Producers: Action Required to Meet FSA Enrollment Deadlines

sustainability reporting

Are Changes in Sustainability Reporting and Audits Coming?

By K·Coe Editorial | January 27, 2020
, ,
Reading Time: 2 minutes
What a whirlwind start to the New Year for businesses in regard to their environmental impacts, as recent events have created questions surrounding what’s in store for the sustainability reporting and reduction processes, and what actions organizations should be taking.  Let’s revisit the sudden causes for uncertainty across the nation. …

Read moreAre Changes in Sustainability Reporting and Audits Coming?

Noteworthy Changes within the New Farm Bill

Selling Land Can Be a Game Changer in Tough Times

By K·Coe Editorial | December 30, 2019
, , , ,
Reading Time: < 1 minute
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 …

Read moreSelling Land Can Be a Game Changer in Tough Times

mergers

Joining Forces: How to Survive and Grow with Purpose

By K·Coe Editorial | December 20, 2019
, , , ,
Reading Time: < 1 minute
“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 …

Read moreJoining Forces: How to Survive and Grow with Purpose

Today's Women Affecting Change in a Challenged Ag Market

Today’s Women Affecting Change in a Challenged Ag Market

By K·Coe Editorial | December 17, 2019
, , ,
Reading Time: 2 minutes
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 …

Read moreToday’s Women Affecting Change in a Challenged Ag Market

Pro Tax Tips in a Strained Ag Economy

Pro Tax Tips in a Strained Ag Economy

By K·Coe Editorial | December 15, 2019
, , , ,
Reading Time: 2 minutes
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 …

Read morePro Tax Tips in a Strained Ag Economy

FSA Enrollment Deadlines

How to Show a Lender that You’re Fiscally Fit

By K·Coe Editorial | November 8, 2019
, , , ,
Reading Time: < 1 minute
For many agribusinesses, it’s almost time to close the books on 2019 and start planning for next year.  We often advise clients on the importance of maintaining a healthy, open relationship with your lender, during the good years and not-so-good years to show you are a great candidate for a …

Read moreHow to Show a Lender that You’re Fiscally Fit

Protective Strategies

Animal Ag Advisory: How to Manage your Risk, Protect your Livestock

By K·Coe Editorial | June 28, 2019
,
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The appearance of yet another undercover video showing employee abuse on a dairy farm has shaken and angered consumers and retailers across the nation. As information continues to emerge, the fall out continues to impact the dairy industry. The reaction is not over yet and its final affects remain to …

Read moreAnimal Ag Advisory: How to Manage your Risk, Protect your Livestock

Categories