…provision waiving what’s known as Pay-As-You-Go rules, which would have triggered billions in cuts to mandatory spending because of the tax bill Congress passed this week. Those tax cuts are…
Groups Want Tax-Extender Bill Passed in 2017
More than 50 groups representing a wide scope of businesses sent a letter this week to Congress asking for approval of a multi-year extension of a series of expired tax…
Agriculture Secretary Perdue Comments on Tax Reform
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue calls the recently passed tax reform bill a “once-in-a-generation” reform of the federal tax code. Calling tax reform an eagerly awaited Christmas present for taxpayers, Perdue…
Congressional Ag Leaders Applaud Tax Bill Passage
…“impacts every single American,” offering a fairer, simpler tax code. For farmers, Roberts says the bill creates a “much more pro-growth tax system,” lowering the tax burden on farmers and…
Improvements to Crop Insurance continue in 2018
…the American taxpayer to ensure the Federal crop insurance program is actuarially sound and uses their tax dollars in an efficient and effective manner. 2017 was a great year for…
Farm Co-ops Get Section 199 Fix in Tax Bill
…the tax legislation would result in a tax increase on farmers if the deduction was removed in the bill, as planned. National Milk Producers Federation President Jim Mulhern says the…
USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…areas that don’t increase costs for taxpayers or various partners on the ground. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says, “SNAP was created to provide people with the help they need to…
CalCom Solar Displays Energy Savings at Almond Conference
…of energy continues increasing. “Typically, you’d receive 70 cents on the dollar back in the form of tax benefits alone,” Dupre said. CalCom also offers options for financing that will…
Senate Tax Bill Doesn’t Include Section 199 Deductions
The Senate tax bill passed over the weekend does not include a deduction that farm cooperatives lobbied to keep in the tax reform package. The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives…
Historical Influx of Young Farmers into the Industry
…and midsize farms run by beginning farmers are integral to the success of rural economies. Those farming operations are responsible for generating jobs, along with increased spending and tax revenue….
Farmers Commend Senate Action on Tax Reform
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farmers and ranchers have long called for a fair tax code that recognizes our hard work as…
Perdue on President’s “Bring Back Main Street” Message
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue echoed President Donald J. Trump’s message that tax cuts and reforms are needed to increase American prosperity. The president delivered remarks with a “Bring…
NCBA Membership Drive Encourages Commitment
…that are critical to the future viability of our industry.” Issues the cattlemen are currently working on include tax reform, the Endangered Species Act, and establishing strong new foreign markets…
Trump Asks Roberts for Raincheck on NAFTA Discussion
President Trump took a trip to visit Republicans on Capitol Hill Tuesday with a focus on finding more votes for the tax-cut bill. However, Senate Ag Committee Chair Pat Roberts…