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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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Estate Tax Planning

Estate Tax Planning: Possible Changes Ahead

By Jim Rein | February 16, 2021
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No matter what the presidential outcome, there was never any question that the outlook for estate tax planning would be different in 2021.  How much different was dependent upon who controlled the presidency and the Congress.  With Democrats now in power on both of those fronts, the logical question now …

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Meal and Entertainment Deductions

Business Tax Update: Many Meal and Entertainment Deductions Have Increased

By Sandy Sporleder | January 10, 2021
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In an effort to provide additional stimulus funding, The Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed by the President on December 27, 2020.  Included in the guidance were changes to deductions for business meals in tax years 2021 and 2022. New Provisions include Higher Temporary Meal Deductions In an effort to stimulate …

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New Year Brings Potential for Funding Support for Biofuels

New Year Brings Potential for Funding Support for Biofuels

By Donna Funk | December 31, 2020
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As we look to a New Year and fresh perspective in the biofuels industry, we are closely monitoring news that Congress will specifically allow USDA to make payments to biofuel producers. While no specific language is provided on how the USDA will determine these payments, the recently signed stimulus package …

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Renewable Energy Revenue

How Dairies Can Claim Renewable Energy Revenue in 2021

By K·Coe Editorial | December 22, 2020
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While ethanol and biodiesel fuels are among the most common renewable energy revenue sources accepted into the California Air Resources Board (CARB) program for Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits, dairy producers across the U.S. are taking notice of the benefits these credit opportunities pose for biomethane suppliers as well. …

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lcfs verification

Three CARB-Accredited Firms Team Up to Provide a Streamlined LCFS Verification Process for Ethanol, Biodiesel & Dairy Businesses

By K·Coe Editorial | December 15, 2020
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Pinion, alongside ERI Solutions and Ruby Canyon Environmental, are excited to announce a unique offering to assist businesses in meeting the California Air Resources Board (CARB) LCFS verification and reporting standards due in 2021. Through this strategic collaboration, businesses that produce ethanol, biodiesel, and dairy biomethane (among others), within or …

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Cash Flow Forecasting

The New Normal for Managing Forecasts and Cash Flow: 3 Steps to Move Business Forward

By K·Coe Editorial | October 16, 2020
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Managing cash flow forecasting is, and will always be, integral elements to business success.  But 2020 has changed the course of ‘business as usual’ for the forecasting process of manufacturing operations large and small, and all around the globe.  In fact, COVID-19 has drastically changed everything we traditionally apply to …

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