Everett Griner talks about supplying healthy food to the population in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses animal diseases and some of the expenses incurred by producers to keep our meat…
Seven Northern California Counties Affected by Wildfires to receive D-SNAP
…limits and they have qualifying disaster-related expenses. “D-SNAP is an important next step in helping Northern Californians recover from terrible losses,” said USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue. “We will continue our…
GOP’s Evolving Tax Plan May See Changes
…expensing” of capital expenses immediately, instead of over several years. But The Post reports its GOP sources say the provision would sunset in five years, due to its cost. At…
Apply for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…proposed value-added product. Grants can also be applied to working capital expenses including processing costs, along with some inventory and salary expenses. Priority may be given to applications from beginning…
Crop Insurance Industry Responds to GOA Report
…the returns targeted and says the GAO did not consider full business expenses by insurers for the report. The industry points out that a 2017 study by economists from the…
ISU Study Shows No Impact of RFS on Greenhouse Gasses
…analysis found the RFS in 2015 saved the U.S. economy $17.8 billion in gasoline expenses, compared to a case where no RFS existed. That’s equivalent to $142 per American household….
New Academic Journal Study: RFS Offers Substantial Benefits to U.S. Economy
…U.S. economy $17.8 billion in gasoline expenses, compared to a case where no RFS existed. That’s equivalent to $142 per American household. Gasoline prices were $0.18 per gallon, or 9.5%,…
USDA Calls for Nominations for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…and production methods. Board members are reimbursed for meeting travel and associated expenses. Qualified candidates include active members of the fruit and vegetable industry serving in one of the above…
Poll: Tax Reform Needed for Farmers and America
…provisions: According to Dumb Funded, a strong majority (73 percent) supports the ability of small businesses to write off business-related expenses. Voters overwhelmingly support (81-7 percent) allowing small businesses to…
Top U.S. Milk Processor Struggling
…45 percent this year, and the company’s CEO has pledged to reduce annual expenses by up to $50 million by 2018. The Wall Street Journal says Dean’s recent struggles, however,…
Agri View: 2017 Farm Census
…Well, that would surprise you. It is used by Federal, State, and Local Governments. Agribusinesses, trade groups, educators, researchers, plus farmers themselves. It covers things like production practices, income, expenses,…
Tax Reform Central to Improving Economy
…to: Continue cash accounting, which matches farm income and expenses better than accrual accounting methods to help farmers pay their bills and manage their taxes; Preserve interest deductibility – an…
Rural Economy Index Lower Again
…lending practices stemming from the downturn in the farm economy. * For 2017, bank CEOs expect approximate cash expenses to exceed cash revenues for 17.1 percent of grain farmers, down…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Popcorn Research and Promotions Board
…Foreign Agricultural Service. The Board reimburses the Federal government for expenses incurred in administering the program. AMS is required to notify the House and Senate agriculture committees when the user…