…toward making them a permanent part of tax law. In a business marked by uncertainty, farmers and ranchers need a tax code that allows them to plan ahead and invest…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…activity and $500,000 in tax revenue to local economies during the five year period post designation. Miles of hiking, horseback riding and designated off-road vehicle trails offer visitors views of…
Wenger: Get Ready to Engage in an Intense Water Debate
…ripple effects of idled land in layoffs at farms, packinghouses and other rural businesses. We know not only the human cost of those layoffs, but the impact on the tax…
2015 Conservation Easement Applications for Agricultural lands and Wetlands Due May 15
…on the tax rolls. Learn more about ACEP by visiting www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov/programs. Since its inception in 1935, NRCS has worked in partnership with private landowners and a variety of local, state…
Tax Preparation Tips
No time left to do it yourself? Today Cathy Isom tells us what we need to know before hiring someone else to prepare your taxes. Tax Tips…
Western View: Estate Tax Planning
Photo by luxomedia Take time to make sure you’ve covered all the bases with your estate tax planning. Estate taxes It’s tax time, and when you’re done writing that check…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…hone their grassroots advocacy efforts. Farm Bureau members are meeting with their elected representatives to discuss a wide range of issues including immigration, tax reform, international trade, the Endangered Species…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Passage of H.R. 636
“America’s farmers and ranchers need reliable tax tools to help them stay competitive in spite of changing weather and fluctuating markets. With the passage of H.R. 636, America’s Small Business…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…of 2015. Those issue areas include: efforts to enhance international trade opportunities, business tax reform, farm bill implementation, the overall farm economy and energy availability and affordability. According to Stallman,…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…outdoor recreation. The outdoor recreation economy supports 6.1 million direct jobs, $80 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue, and $646 billion in spending each year. The RCPP project…
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
…patchwork regulation that only raises the price of food while doing nothing for food safety; • Tax rules that will encourage economic growth and multi-generational farming and; • Policies to…
AFBF President on Passage of Tax Extenders Bill
Bob Stallman Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, issued the following statement regarding the passage of the tax extenders bill. “Passage of H.R. 5771 means farmers and ranchers are…
Congress Passes Key Tax Extenders Legislation
…McCan, a cattleman from Victoria, Texas. “This tax extenders package encourages economic growth and provides greater certainty in the tax code.” Kent Bacus, director of legislative affairs for NCBA, said…
Citrus Industry This Week: IMG Citrus Investments; Grower Tax Cuts
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on IMG Citrus investing in groves and a packinghouse as well as details on newly announced citrus grower tax…