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Kansas Bankers Association March on D.C. Top Takeaways

August 10, 2023October 20, 2022 by Pinion Editorial

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This past September, the Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) leaders participated in a march on Washington, D.C. to advocate for the banking community. As a graduate of the KBA Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) group, Pinion’s Heather Campbell joined the march and the week of meetings and discussions with various bank …

Farm Bill Improvements by Farm Program Fairness Coalition

A Push for Farm Bill Improvements: Farm Program Fairness Coalition Visits the Hill

August 8, 2023September 13, 2022 by Pinion Editorial

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With the possibility of Congress renewing the Farm Bill in 2023, it is critical that farmers do what they can to ensure the farm programs support American agriculture in the years to come. To help advance this goal, Pinion launched the Farm Program Fairness Coalition, a group of farmers from …

What’s in a Sustainability Plan?

August 8, 2023February 3, 2022 by Pinion Editorial

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Sustainability is a buzzword that keeps on buzzing. As companies like Exxon have set net zero targets that encompass their supply chains and are expanding their low carbon fuel offerings, ethanol producers are feeling a greater sense of urgency to jump on board and incorporate ‘sustainability’ within their own business …

KCoe Isom Enlists Two Former USDA Experts to Aid Farm Program Services Efforts for Farmers: Bradley Karmen and Bill Penn

August 8, 2023November 11, 2021 by K·Coe Editorial

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Loveland, CO – November 11, 2021 – KCoe Isom, a national leader in food and agricultural consulting and accounting services, announced the addition of two respected farm advocates as consultants to its farm program services efforts on behalf of family farms. Bradley Karmen, recently retired from the Farm Service …

Tax Update: As Proposed Tax Changes Shift Focus, Businesses Ask “What Impacts Will There Be?”

August 8, 2023October 28, 2021 by Pinion Editorial

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With the release of a new “Build Back Better” framework from the White House, and with news from Washington D.C. on what is being called ‘The Billionaires Income Tax’, the anticipated impact to businesses and individuals is expected to be greatly minimalized. KCoe Isom’s tax experts have surveyed the lastest proposals and report that it …

Ethanol Producers Must Start Now to Support RFA’s Net-Zero Commitment

August 8, 2023August 4, 2021 by Donna Funk

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The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has announced its commitment: Ethanol will achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (or sooner), and 70% GHG reduction vs. gasoline by no later than 2030. With demand for affordable zero-emission and innovations like sustainable aviation fuel on the rise, this commitment creates an exciting …

How to Secure and Update an Estate Plan Ahead of Changes

August 8, 2023May 17, 2021 by Jim Rein

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With the buzz around Washington, D.C. about the looming tax changes ahead, estate planning is on top of the list to have the most potential for impacts to individuals and business owners. “Our phones have seen a definite uptick in activity with questions about considerations and alterations around estate plans, …

USDA Extends Application Deadline for the Quality Loss Adjustment Program

August 8, 2023March 5, 2021 by Matthew Farrell

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The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has released the following news bulletin: WASHINGTON, March 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline from March 5 to April 9 for agricultural producers to apply for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program because of recent winter storms and …

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