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Inflation Reduction Act

Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act

By Pinion Editorial | August 12, 2022
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Following its approval by the U.S. Senate on August 7, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – also referred to as the $700 billion climate, health care, and tax bill.  The legislation is now expected to be signed into law by President Biden.   While …

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6 Ways to Attract and Retain Future Leaders

Appealing to the Next Generation: 6 Ways to Attract and Retain Future Leaders

By Pinion Editorial | June 21, 2022
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If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught businesses any one thing, it’s how dynamic and adaptable business models can become when needed.  This resilience bodes well for businesses as the challenges surrounding their workforce gaps, future leadership uncertainties, and workforce adaptations have been an active, ongoing issue. “Essentially, businesses have proven …

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A Look at the Modern Audit: Are You Missing Out?

A Look at the Modern Audit: Are You Missing Out?

By Pinion Editorial | June 2, 2022
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While most companies think of audits as an annual necessity, the vast majority typically keep to the same old standards and don’t know to ask for more. But the modern audit process has changed, and businesses should raise their expectations accordingly. Today’s audit should extend beyond bringing in accountants to …

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Conflict

Ag Industry to See Ripple Effects from War in Ukraine

By Brian Kuehl | March 10, 2022
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From Ag trade and government agencies to the farmers prepping fields for Spring planting, there is one certainty stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine: the impacts of this conflict on international business are already in motion, and there are expected to be many ripple effects to come. Insights around …

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Accounting Firm

What’s in the Infrastructure Bill and BBB Plan: Impacts for Agribusinesses

By Brian Kuehl | November 18, 2021
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President Biden recently signed into law the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that has been stalled in Congress for several months. Below is a summary of the tax provisions included in that bill that could impact producers. Infrastructure Bill’s Takeaways for Ag Elimination of Employee Retention Credit (ERC): The infrastructure bill …

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Ethanol Producers Must Start Now to Support RFA’s Net-Zero Commitment

Ethanol Producers Must Start Now to Support RFA’s Net-Zero Commitment

By Donna Funk | August 4, 2021
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The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has announced its commitment: Ethanol will achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (or sooner), and 70% GHG reduction vs. gasoline by no later than 2030. With demand for affordable zero-emission and innovations like sustainable aviation fuel on the rise, this commitment creates an exciting …

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USDA Pauses Additional Assistance for CFAP1 and CFAP2, Second Stimulus (CFAP3) Funds Largely Unaffected

Additional Aid from USDA has been Allocated for Ag Producers and Businesses Left Behind

By Matthew Farrell | June 15, 2021
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Funding recipients include timber harvesters, biofuels, dairy farmers and processors, livestock farmers and contract growers of poultry, assistance for organic cost share, and grants for PPE As part of the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative, it was announced that additional aid would be given to ag producers and businesses, …

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