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

By Pinion Editorial | May 10, 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith 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 …

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interest rates

Increased Interest Rates Spike Questions from Banks on Regulatory Capital

By Sandy Sporleder | May 5, 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn 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. …

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employee retention

Employee Retention: Tips for Exploring their Strengths

By Pinion Editorial | May 5, 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesThanks 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 …

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Captive Insurance Policies

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

By Beth Swanson | April 27, 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile 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 …

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Multi-Generational

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

By Kala Jenkins | April 20, 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesA 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 …

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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
Reading Time: 2 minutesTechnology 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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