Pinion

06/23/2026

Happy National Dairy Month!

Meet Chris Wilson, Pinion Advisor and dairy farmer of Wilson Organic Farms in Wisconsin, an operation that has been in his family for 175 years. Built on generations of hard work and stewardship, the farm continues to thrive today thanks to the dedication of both family and longtime employees.

From honoring a deep agricultural legacy to watching the next generation carry it forward, Chris’s story reflects the resilience, heritage, and commitment that define dairy farming.

06/17/2026

Almost every producer we talk with wants to know how to reduce their tax liability and strengthen their operation for the long term. Here's a valuable opportunity to hear how complex agricultural tax laws can be broken down into practical, actionable strategies.

Featured Speaker:

🎤 Keaton Dugan
Lead Agribusiness Advisor, Commodity Crops Market, Pinion

Lunch & Learn: No More Year-End Surprises: Practical Tax Planning for Producers

Join Keaton Dugan for a practical tax planning session designed specifically for crop and cattle producers. Attendees will learn mid-year strategies for managing income timing, planning expenses and making smart purchasing decisions to reduce year-end surprises and strengthen their financial outlook for 2026.

Keaton is a trusted tax strategist and advisor who helps producers navigate complex financial challenges through tax planning and long-term business strategy. His work focuses on optimizing tax structures, ensuring compliance and minimizing liability while helping farm families plan for the future through legacy building and estate and succession planning.

View more confirmed 2026 speakers at cropsandcattle.com/speakers/

📍 Crops & Cattle – Conference & Ag Expo
Kansas City Convention Center | August 4–6, 2026

06/17/2026

AI is moving fast — and for community banks, figuring out where to start can feel anything but simple.

From governance to low-risk use cases, there are practical ways to begin without overcomplicating the process.

Check out our article for smart starting points for approaching AI thoughtfully: https://okt.to/D92qFa

06/16/2026

FinCEN’s latest beneficial ownership relief order could change how financial institutions approach compliance.

What’s changed, what’s optional, and what it could mean for your processes — our latest article breaks it down.

Learn more: https://www.pinionglobal.com/blog/what-fincens-beneficial-ownership-relief-order-means-for-your-financial-institution/

FinCEN relief eases beneficial ownership verification, shifting to risk-based AML/CFT rules reducing duplicate checks for new accounts.

06/15/2026

Crops. Cattle. Kansas City.

We are looking forward to this event! Will we see you there?

Thank you to Pinion or supporting Crops & Cattle – Conference & Ag Expo as a 2026 sponsor.

Pinion is a business advisory provider, a U.S. Top 100 accounting firm and a global leader in food and agriculture consulting. With roots dating back to 1932, the firm has grown beyond traditional tax and accounting services to help clients achieve long-term success through specialized advisory services in areas including sustainability, government affairs, farm programs, land and water management, financial management, succession planning and business strategy.

We’re proud to have their support as we bring together farmers, ranchers and ag professionals from across the region.

📍 Crops & Cattle – Conference & Ag Expo
Kansas City Convention Center | August 4–6, 2026

🔗 cropsandcattle.com

06/12/2026

How much is hesitation really costing your land?

Opportunities don’t wait — and neither does your land’s potential. The right timing, the right strategy, and the right insights can make all the difference between holding steady and moving ahead.

If you’ve been second-guessing your next move, this is worth a closer look.

Read more: https://okt.to/NwZgGe

06/11/2026

Congratulations to Jessica Dwyer for being recognized as a Women in Business honoree by the Wichita Business Journal!

Jessica brings 15+ years of experience helping businesses reduce financial risk, identify savings opportunities, and move forward with confidence.

06/10/2026

A lower CBLR threshold could unlock new growth opportunities for community banks.

Starting July 1, 2026, updates to the CBLR framework may create more room for qualifying institutions to manage capital, support lending, and stay agile under pressure.

What changed — and what should banks be doing now?

Get the insights: https://okt.to/zWC4Bl

CBLR drops to 8% in July 2026, expanding eligibility for community banks with longer grace periods and simplified capital rules.

06/09/2026

Business growth can be exciting — until your systems start slowing everything down.

If decisions are taking longer, manual workarounds are piling up, and your team is spending too much time stitching together disconnected data, it may be more than a tech issue.

This article explores the hidden cost of outdated back-office systems — and what businesses can do when growth starts exposing the cracks.

Learn more: https://okt.to/14iexb

Scaling businesses hit operational ceilings as outdated systems create inefficiencies, drain talent, and cost up to 30% in lost revenue.

06/09/2026

Cyber risk isn’t always obvious.

Many organizations assume they’re covered, but don’t realize where the real vulnerabilities are hiding.

That’s why we created a quick, practical way to assess your exposure.
Take the quiz to see where you stand:
https://okt.to/02LfiN

Cybersecurity is a business risk, not just IT. Discover 10 questions executives must answer to protect data, vendors, operations.