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Joining Forces: How to Survive and Grow with Purpose

By K·Coe Editorial | December 20, 2019
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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 …

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Pinion Earns CARB Accreditation for LCFS Verification

By K·Coe Editorial | December 19, 2019
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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 …

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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
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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 …

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All Eyes on Extension of Biodiesel Tax Credit

All Eyes on Extension of Biodiesel Tax Credit

By K·Coe Editorial | December 12, 2019
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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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Community Banks

Is Your Branch Cash Secure?

By K·Coe Editorial | November 29, 2019
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By: Heather Campbell, CIA Recently there has been a lot of commentary on bank security related to cyber threats, but attention should also be given to the daily threats to cash posed during a robbery or by bank employees.  Bank security goes beyond just cyber threats, and it is wise …

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Loan Origination Fees

Flood Violations Surge for Banks: Continued Lack of Compliance to Blame

By K·Coe Editorial | November 24, 2019
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With thousands of dollars at stake per violation, banks need to be sure they have processes in place to insure flood compliance.  This continues to be a hot topic with the examiners and we continue to find flood violations as we perform testing for community banks.  With the National Flood …

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