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Are You Missing Opportunities to Capitalize on Land Improvement Plans?

By Pinion Editorial | October 25, 2024
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As a landowner, you know your property better than anyone else. You know what it takes to thrive, the challenges of each season and how all your practices feed into each other. You likely have a running list of capital improvements you intend to make each year – but do …

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Bracing for Natural Disasters – To Do’s and FAQs

By Pinion Editorial | October 25, 2024
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What individual farmers can do to mitigate risk in the midst of crisis: 1. Have a farm emergency action plan in writing. “Most state departments of agriculture offer templates, and knowing who to contact in the event of an emergency is the most important part,” says Phil Newendyke, director of …

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Resources for Producers…Before and After a Natural Disaster

By Pinion Editorial | October 24, 2024
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The wake of natural disasters throughout the country has already had an unprecedented impact on producers. “This recent string of storms has created historic damage and devastation for many farming operations. Our clients and other producers are now contending with property and equipment damage, loss of feed supplies, animal illness …

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Documentation is Key for Disaster Assistance after Hurricane Helene

By Pinion Editorial | October 1, 2024
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Recovery from Hurricane Helene is well underway in the Southeast, and many farmers are struggling with decisions on what to do with damaged crops and livestock facilities. The Category 4 storm impacted farms in the states of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas, where fast winds and flooding washed out …

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USDA Deadline Announced for Emergency Relief Program and FSA-510 Filing

By Pinion Editorial | July 30, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced August 14, 2024, as the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers that suffered losses as a result of a 2022 natural disaster to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). An estimated $3.2 billion in funding was allocated by Congress to cover …

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House Unveils Farm Bill After Long Delay

By Pinion Editorial | May 22, 2024
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House Ag Chair G.T. Thompson (R-PA) released the House farm bill draft Friday, ahead of the committee’s long-awaited markup set for this Thursday. The draft contains several provisions that are likely to impact your operations and strategic planning. The release of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 …

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Co-ops Can Increase Employee Retention with These 6 Steps

By Pinion Editorial | April 22, 2024
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In recent years, securing new employees has been an overwhelming concern for businesses, with several reasons contributing to the shortage of job seekers. The pandemic has accelerated a shift to non-traditional work structures, and while companies offering remote positions have been receiving a steady stream of applicants, employers with traditional …

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FSA Issues New PARP Notice for Producers: Allowance Made for Use of Registers

By Pinion Editorial | July 13, 2023
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With one day left until the July 14, 2023 deadline to submit ERP Phase 2 and PARP applications, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) has issued a new notice for producers.  FSA will now allow a register to exist for PARP.  This comes on the heels of an announcement that ERP …

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