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

By Pinion Editorial | June 2, 2022

Audit & Assurance, Biofuels, Construction and Real Estate, Distribution, Equipment Dealerships, Financial Institutions, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Specialty Transportation, Strategic Advisory, Tax & Accounting

Reading Time: 2 minutes

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 …

New ERP Disaster Funds for Producers: Who Qualifies?

By Pinion Editorial | May 24, 2022

Agriculture, Commodity Crops, Permanent Specialty Crops

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Under the USDA’s Farm Service Agency new disaster program, Emergency Relief Program (ERP), producers who lost crops, trees, bushes, and vines due to qualifying disaster events in 2020 and 2021 should expect to be contacted soon via a letter from FSA. What does this mean? Producers who qualify have an …

Sustainability Targets for Cow-Calf and Feedyard Sectors: How to Set and Meet these Goals

By Pinion Editorial | May 10, 2022

Animal Ag, Food And Beverage, Sustainability

Reading Time: 2 minutes

With the announcement by the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) of sustainability goals for the entire U.S. beef supply chain, cow-calf and feedyard operations have been assigned a set of sustainability targets and a deadline by which to attain them. We think these goals will prove to be both …

Increased Interest Rates Spike Questions from Banks on Regulatory Capital

By Sandy Sporleder | May 5, 2022

Financial Institutions

Reading Time: < 1 minute

On March 16, 2022, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates for the first time since 2018, and we are anticipating this to continue throughout 2022. As a result, we are starting to get questions about the impact as banks are starting to see unrealized losses on their available-for-sale (AFS) securities. …

Employee Retention: Tips for Exploring their Strengths

By Pinion Editorial | May 5, 2022

Financial Institutions, HR Solutions

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Thanks to platforms like LinkedIn, recruiting practices have changed dramatically over the past several years. Gone are the days of looking for a job, and for many people, the job now looks for them. Companies hire and develop high achieving professionals, so it is no surprise that their employees are …

The Potential Cost of Policy Changes: Will Agribusinesses Lose Out with Captive Insurance Policies?

By Beth Swanson | April 27, 2022

Agriculture, Tax & Accounting

Reading Time: 2 minutes

While it’s still in its infancy, there is a notable provision amongst President Biden’s proposed green book that has advisors in the ag industry abuzz. Tax experts are watching closely at what may take shape moving forward. Why? Because it could result in high tax rates and increased premiums for …

A Case for Multi-Generational Farming: The Result of Planning for Change

By Kala Jenkins | April 20, 2022

Agriculture, Animal Ag, Commodity Crops, Next Gen, Permanent Specialty Crops

Reading Time: 2 minutes

A multi-generational (six-generation) agriculture business that had been passed down from parents to their three sons engaged a succession planning expert. The three sons were married and had adult, married children, and young grandchildren. The expert started the process by having individual conversations with each family member. Through the course …

Technology Farmers will Invest in Over the Next Five Years

Data Technologies and Trends Farmers will Invest in Over the Next Five Years

By Pinion Editorial | April 18, 2022

Agriculture, Animal Ag, Commodity Crops, Managed Accounting Services, Permanent Specialty Crops, Tax & Accounting

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Technology has been empowering agriculture since machines replaced the ox and plow. Consider what GPS-guided tractors, moisture tracking sensors, plant genetics, and livestock breeding have done in just the last few decades to propel farmers and ranchers to higher production and profitability. Now, financial technology has emerged as the latest …

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Providing expert business insights, regulation updates, and savvy financial solutions.

Pinion Insights

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

New ERP Disaster Funds for Producers: Who Qualifies?

Sustainability Targets for Cow-Calf and Feedyard Sectors: How to Set and Meet these Goals

Increased Interest Rates Spike Questions from Banks on Regulatory Capital

Employee Retention: Tips for Exploring their Strengths

The Potential Cost of Policy Changes: Will Agribusinesses Lose Out with Captive Insurance Policies?

A Case for Multi-Generational Farming: The Result of Planning for Change

Data Technologies and Trends Farmers will Invest in Over the Next Five Years

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