…also have an average adjusted gross income (AGI) for tax years 2015, 2016, and 2017 of less than $900,000 unless at least 75 percent of the person’s or legal entity’s…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…as it may sound, two Bay area politicians actually think the State of California should take over PG&E. One is Governor Newsom himself, who thinks he should use tax dollars…
California Sued for Violating Constitution with Proposition 12
…of California millions of dollars a year for enforcement, compounded by a loss of tax revenue from farm businesses. The report also projects an increase in consumer prices for products…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…Trump Administration has enacted tax and regulatory policies that have helped make America energy dominant. The Administration has cut burdensome red tape through deregulation, including signing a record number of…
Japanese Newspaper Reports Country Will Eliminate U.S. Wine Tariffs
…currently faces the cheaper tax of either 15 percent or $1.16 per liter and getting rid of that could save distributors around 13 percent on U.S. wine. The Nikkei also reported the agreement…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…in WHIP+ payments, with a total combined limitation for payments for the 2018, 2019, and 2020 crop years of $500,000. The relevant tax years for establishing a producer’s AGI and…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…also raise over $2 trillion in tax revenue over the span of six years. Lowering the inflated value of the U.S. dollar also creates the opportunity for market demand to…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…producers. However, no applicant can receive more than $500,000. Eligible applicants must also have an average adjusted gross income (AGI) for tax years 2014, 2015, and 2016 of less than…
Mitigate Liability Risk by Vetting Your Farm Labor Contractor
…wages side,” said Wolfe, “payroll, payroll tax, overtime, non-productive time.” Wolfe noted that AgSafe has a checklist available that details all of the information growers should be reviewing with their…
Catch WAPA Conference Information from Your Farm
…on the current water situation in California. Other presentations will include a look at current tax and labor laws, as well as important information about what is going on in…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…the Internal Revenue Service to promote collaboration and support efforts to prevent against RIN and blender tax credit fraud. More information is available here: https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/final-rulemaking-modifications-fuel-regulations-provide-flexibility Final Rule (PDF) Response to Comments…
2018 Had the Lowest Wine Export Value in Six Years
…increased as a result, with countries such as Australia having tax and tariff rates that are less than half of the 79 percent levied on U.S. wines. Australia will also…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-19-19
…a tax loophole, what tequila, haircare and high-density farming systems have in common and get an update of California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson’s recent visit with the governor. This…
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
…premature development in rural areas; excessive costs to growers on redevelopment of land into other agriculture crops uncertainty with Sustainable Groundwater Management Act reductions in groundwater supplies; loss of tax…