Canada Rescinds Digital Services Tax, but Deeper Trade Frictions Remain The Canadian Department of Finance recently announced it will rescind its proposed digital services tax, a move welcomed by U.S….
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…endured for years—and that momentum is building for change. No More Free Passes for Special Interests Bianco also criticized a proposed $750 million tax credit for the film industry while…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…family-run farms. “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers Permanent Death Tax Relief A cornerstone of the bill is the permanent estate tax exemption—set at $15 million…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…family farms—has passed. Find out what it means for tax reform, farm succession, and the long-term viability of American agriculture. Plus, a look at the decline of an American pantry…
Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers
…lawmakers for favoring the movie industry over the state’s struggling farmers. Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers “Farmers are making less margins than during the Great Depression,” said Tangipa….
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…$750 million tax credit, the state’s agricultural industry continues to be strangled by overregulation and neglected by policymakers. He criticized the state’s one-party control for advancing costly mandates, citing the…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…a $6 billion industry in Imperial County, agriculture often gets sidelined in state politics. “They gave tax carve-outs to Hollywood but ignored agriculture,” Leimgruber said, pointing out the missed opportunity…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…to crucial updates in farm safety net programs and estate tax relief for family farms. Featuring insights from the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and pork…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
…team tackles the state’s looming gas tax increase, refinery closures, and ongoing push toward electrification. With gas prices already topping $5 per gallon, the hosts express concern over the rising…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
The Trump Administration’s newly introduced legislative proposal—dubbed the ” Big Beautiful Bill “—is making waves across the country. With sweeping implications for taxation, border security, and national defense, the bill…
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
…encompasses key aspects such as tax rates, border security, and national security, aiming to create lasting improvements across multiple sectors. A significant component of the conversation highlights the impact this…
May Rural Mainstreet Index: Still Below Growth Neutral
…facing farmers this year. Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) Rural Mainstreet Economy Remains Weak 95% of Bankers Support Continuing 2017 Tax Cuts May 2025 Survey Results at-a-Glance: • The overall…
Are Solar Panels Safe on Farmland?
…a family farmer says: “I am very concerned with America’s prime farmland, being covered with taxpayer subsidize, solar panel installation, food security is national security and if we cover our…
Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program-Receives Funding from CDFA
…Tax Contribution Fund on your California income tax filing, using Code 431. For further information on how to contribute, please visit the California Franchise Tax Board. For program updates and additional…