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Just released! SAF Tax Guidance and GREET Updates  

By Pinion Editorial | May 1, 2024
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The U.S. Treasury Department released new tax guidance for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  Below is a quick summary of high-level takeaways (CLICK HERE for Pinion’s holistic look at opportunity factors for Agriculture and Biofuels industries stemming from this release):  Biofuels – laying the groundwork:   The rules will have minimal impact …

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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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Risk Management Firms Join Forces to Mitigate Agriculture Market Risks

By Pinion Editorial | April 11, 2024
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April 11, 2024 – Pinion Risk Management, LLC and Atten Babler Risk Management, LLC, two leading consulting and risk management firms to the agriculture industry, announced they have merged advisory resources and services, effective April 1, 2024. This strategic merger will further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness in addressing the …

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Firm Announces Three Principal Promotions

By Pinion Editorial | April 1, 2024
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April 1, 2024 – Pinion, a national business advisory and accounting firm focused on food and agriculture, announced the appointment of three new firm principals: Ryan Dreher, Jessica Dwyer, and Travis Lank. “These bright leaders have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to provide clients and peers with innovations and solutions that …

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Ryan Vestal Earns Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional Designation

By Pinion Editorial | March 5, 2024
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Ryan Vestal of Pinion was recently recognized as Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (CCIFP) by the Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (“ICCIFP”). Vestal joins an exclusive group of over 1,150 professionals nationwide who have met the rigorous standards of the CCIFP designation in construction financial management. This sought-after accreditation …

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Global Food and Ag Consulting Network Announces Member Firms

By Pinion Editorial | March 1, 2024
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Loveland, CO – Pinion, a business advisory provider, has launched Pinion Global Network, a dedicated collaboration of food and agricultural advisory firms from around the world. Pinion Global Network strives to share information from the local and country levels to empower farmers and agribusinesses on an international scale.  The network …

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Navigating High Interest Rates in 2024

By Pinion Editorial | February 23, 2024
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After nearly two years of rising interest rates, many farmers are tapping into their cash reserves from prosperous years to avoid taking out new loans. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reports that lending has softened with the amount of farm operating loans over $1 million dropping notably and …

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