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Agriculture Joins Food Companies in Global Climate Solutions

How Farmers are Joining the Climate Solution

By Laura Sands | March 24, 2022
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Rarely has U.S. agriculture been at such a pivotal, transformative era. Globally, and here in the U.S., the world’s major governments, food companies, and the agricultural industry are focused on climate change and its impact on the food supply. Farmers themselves are trying to also mitigate the risks that are …

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land ownership

The Changing Dynamics of Land Ownership

By Jeanne Bernick | March 23, 2022
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Changes in land ownership and the farming workforce are unfolding across U.S. agriculture. Among key drivers, of course, is the aging population of American farmers and ranchers: In the next 15 years, the ownership of 40% of America’s agricultural land will be in transition, mostly due to aging landowners, reports …

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Producers Profiting from Record Growth in Wind, Solar Power

Producers Profiting from Record Growth in Wind and Solar Power

By Pinion Editorial | March 20, 2022
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Negotiating wind and solar leases can be complicated. The contract language must define provisions a farm or ranch can live with for two or more generations. It’s important to determine fair market value for the energy produced and for the land that will host wind or power generation. And when …

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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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Wind and Solar Offer Diversified Revenue for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers

Wind and Solar Offer Diversified Revenue for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers

By Pinion Editorial | March 9, 2022
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Food and fiber aren’t the only commodities U.S. farmers and ranchers will bring to market in the next decade. Look for solar and wind ventures to generate additional income for agricultural producers and rural landowners. Both renewable energy sources are gaining ground as state and federal policies pursue aggressive climate …

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Women in Ag

A Steady Shift in Ag: More Female Farmers Than Ever

By Jeanne Bernick | March 7, 2022
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Over the past few years, U.S. agriculture has seen more women coming back to join their family farms. “Women have realized it takes brains, not brawn, to run a profitable farming operation,” says Jeanne Bernick, KCoe family business consultant . “We are seeing more interest from women in the next …

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3 Ways Producers Can Prepare for the Future of Carbon Opportunities

By Pinion Editorial | January 11, 2022
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There are some important lessons garnered from 2021’s exploratory year for growers considering carbon sequestration.  Pinion’s Advisory team recommends three things you can do now to prepare for potential carbon market opportunities in 2022, or beyond. Lesson 1:  The carbon opportunity cannot be applied to every landowner.  There are basic …

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What’s Ahead for the Carbon Market

What’s Ahead for the Carbon Market

By Pinion Editorial | January 10, 2022
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What a year it’s been for carbon markets.  The subject has really taken the food and agriculture industry by storm.  After many months of discussion, do producers and sustainability experts think there are possibilities for growers to create and secure opportunities from it right now? Are carbon markets considered to …

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