…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…
Biodiesel Industry Lobbying for Tax Credit
Nearly 100 members of the National Biodiesel Board are on Capitol Hill this week encouraging lawmakers to reinstate the biodiesel tax credit, which expired in December 2016. As part of…
Peterson Likes Senate Tax Bill Better Than House Version
…be made so he can support the conference report. Peterson tells the Hagstrom Report that he supports lowering corporate tax rates but not at the expense of raising taxes on…
Perdue Comments on House Passage of Tax Cuts and Reforms
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hailed the House of Representatives’ passage of historic tax cuts and reforms as an important step toward providing much-needed relief to Americans, creating jobs,…
Almond Board: Farmland Trusts
…lost farmland. This loss can be attributed to urbanization, low density rural residences; mining and ecological restoration projects resulting in fewer jobs and lower tax revenue for counties and cities….