…hurdles as tax reform advances this fall. AFBF tax adviser Pat Wolff suggests the President’s comments that the estate tax is a “tremendous burden” on family farmers can only help…
Farm Income Projected to Increase Slightly
…farm income is hard to predict…tape Forecast Given recent projections, Young offers this planning advice to farmers…tape Advice That’s AFBF chief economist Bob Young. by the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Farmers Looking for Relief in Tax Reform
…for every dollar cut, another tax will take its place. One consideration to raise money is to eliminate the deduction for business interest. Changes That’s AFBF tax specialist Pat Wolff….
Reba McEntire Named Farm Bureau Keynote Speaker
Reba McEntire Iconic entertainer Reba McEntire will join AFBF President Zippy Duvall during the Closing General Session of the 2018 AFBF Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show on Monday, Jan….
AFBF Submits Comments on Bioengineered Disclosure Standard
…to release a proposed rule later this fall Process That’s AFBF congressional relations director Andrew Walmsley. Provided by the American Farm Bureau Federation with AFBF congressional relations director Andrew Walmsley….
AFBF, AFBIS, Others, Propose Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance Concept
…says the most successful tools that farmers are utilizing today are revenue-based instruments, like the AFBF proposal. Revenue He says AFBF has talked with farmers across the U.S. that support…
Agriculture’s ‘Do No Harm’ Message Getting Through?
…AFBF and the Canadian and Mexican farm associations to their respective governments, is getting the message across Trade But while the negotiators say publicly they seek to preserve the pact’s…
GAO Estimates 200,000 Wild Horses Roaming on Federal Lands
…public lands. Farm and land groups such as the American Farm Bureau and Public Lands Council have repeatedly asked lawmakers to address the wild horse population. Last year, AFBF estimated…
U.S., Canadian and Mexican Farm Groups Support Modernized NAFTA
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Mexico’s Consejo Nacional Agropecuario (CNA) sent a joint letter to Canadian, the United States, and Mexican government…
Tax and Regulatory Reform Top AFBF Fall Agenda
Tax and regulatory reform and a new farm bill will top the American Farm Bureau’s fall agenda, according to Farm Bureau’s executive director. Dale Moore says tax reform looks the…
Poll: Tax Reform Needed for Farmers and America
…farm and ranch families,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said. “Congress must take action to provide tax relief, and farmers and ranchers will be sharing that message with their lawmakers until…
Input Needed for Dairy Revenue Protection Program
The American Farm Bureau Federation is looking for feedback from California dairy farmers on their proposed Dairy Revenue Protection Program at an informational meeting being held on August 2nd. AFBF…
Farmers and Ranchers Push for Comprehensive Tax Reform
…beef ranch and u-pick berry patch, is also a certified public accountant and serves as chair of AFBF’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. Andy Hill, a Farm Bureau member and…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…2018 farm bill. After its meeting in Washington, D.C., the AFBF board sent its goals and recommendations to leadership on the Senate and House agriculture committees in anticipation of the…