…dream is roaring back to life and we’ve just signed into law the most significant tax cuts and reforms in American history.” The President announced significant changes to the estate…
Perdue Presents Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force Report to Trump
…Force Report in its entirety on the newly unveiled Rural Prosperity website, which includes a link for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers to submit comments and ideas on regulatory reform….
Farm Bureau’s Duvall Praises ‘Fresh Air’ in D.C.
…regulating farm fields. “It’s thanks to your engagement that Congress passed tax reform last year—giving farmers a new 20 percent deduction on their business income, doubling the estate tax exemption,…
Dairy Farming Desperate for Immigration Reform
…Instead, it’s the lack of available people to work. The industry worked throughout 2017 to bring forward immigration reform that would work for dairy farmers because they don’t have access…
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
…broken into three sessions. The first presentation will begin at 8:15 a.m. for the session centered on food safety and regulatory concerns. The food safety modernization act and how the…
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…of the role that the Agricultural Marketing Service plays to support the jobs these businesses create across the country,” said Greg Ibach, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. “Every…
Agriculture Secretary Perdue Comments on Tax Reform
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue calls the recently passed tax reform bill a “once-in-a-generation” reform of the federal tax code. Calling tax reform an eagerly awaited Christmas present for taxpayers, Perdue…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…Director of DPR. “A strong regulatory program gives guidance to the proficient farmers and pesticide applicators that grow the fruits and vegetables that are part of a healthy diet.” The…
EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to complete formal repeal of the Waters of the U.S. Rule in April 2018. Politico reports an updated regulatory agenda from the White House…
Conaway Ready For Farm Bill Work
…bill is already at the Congressional Budget Office. Conaway’s goal is to have the farm bill wrapped up by the time that welfare reform discussions gain traction on Capitol Hill….
Legislators Educated During California Healthy Soils Week
…partners.” As part of the conservation district, Borum operates as a “direct conduit between the growers and producers and these legislative folks as well as the agencies and regulatory boards,…
Secretary Perdue Welcomes WTO Statement on MRLs
…too often, that access is hampered by non-scientific regulatory barriers. “The development of sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS) that are grounded in science is critical to protecting human and environmental…
USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…government programs back to work and into independence. President Donald Trump has said when tax reform efforts are done, he wants to turn his attention to welfare reform, possibly setting…
Senate Tax Bill Doesn’t Include Section 199 Deductions
The Senate tax bill passed over the weekend does not include a deduction that farm cooperatives lobbied to keep in the tax reform package. The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives…