Congress Passes Key Tax Extenders Legislation

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producers. “Last year producers were able to expense up to $500,000 on capital investments, but this year that was lowered to $25,000,” said Bacus. “For large equipment purchases and other…

USDA to Gauge Farmland Ownership and Farm Economics

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…ownership, demographics about farm operators and landlords, and improvements made to farmland and buildings, among other characteristics. More than 80,000 farmland owners and producers across the United States will receive…

USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule

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…strongly encourage agricultural producers, private forest landowners and stakeholders to provide comments on our implementation processes. This feedback will help us improve our operation and deliver technical and financial assistance…

USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making $5.6 million in grants to 220 producers across the nation to support the production of advanced biofuels, and is awarding…