…cattle producers consult with their attorneys or tax professionals about their reporting obligations. On Christmas Eve, NCBA sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging a delay in enforcing…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-27-24
…31:20), Marketing Manager for Durango Boots, who discusses the significance of the National Day of the Cowgirl and the scholarship initiative launched by Durango Boots. The scholarship, introduced in 2022,…
Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated: NCBA Urges Cattle Producers to Prepare
…continue working to secure a permanent solution that protects cattle farmers and ranchers. In the meantime, they recommend producers consult with an attorney or tax professional to understand how this…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…are part of a larger $420 million national program funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. According to CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, the initiative supports climate-smart, resilient, and local food…
USFWS Proposes Listing Monarch Butterfly as Threatened
…for the iconic pollinator. Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller expressed criticism, describing the proposal as regulatory overreach. However, other voices in the agricultural sector view the initiative differently. Josette…
Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes in U.S. Senate
…relief payments from being taxed and we are thankful that the House of Representatives and Senate both passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act to protect these payments from taxation,”…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show Sabrina and Lorrie discuss President-elect Trump’s pick for Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins. Rollins is a Texas native…
USDA Invests $265 Million to Conserve 335,000 Acres of Forestlands
…protected in the past year, demonstrating the impact of this historic investment. The Forest Legacy Program is also covered under President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, which sets the goal that 40%…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
Brooke Rollins By Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, USA/Wikipedia image President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins as the next Secretary of Agriculture, drawing varied reactions from agricultural organizations eager…
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
…Study Session. This meeting brings stakeholders together to discuss air quality regulations and strategies. During a press conference, McGlothlin emphasized the importance of programs like the Tractor Trade-In initiative, which…
USDA Announces Investment to Conserve Forestlands Nationwide
…Since 2021, the USDA has invested $758 million in conserving more than 500,000 acres. Major projects include the Pee Dee Basin Initiative in South Carolina, the largest land conservation project…
USDA Invests $85 Million to Boost Organic Market Opportunities Nationwide
…Organic Market Development Grant Program, a key piece of its $300 million Organic Transition Initiative, aimed at expanding both market opportunities and infrastructure for organic producers. In one example of…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…Suarez highlights an increase of about 50% in federal support, bringing over $100 million for conservation initiatives. Key programs include the National Air Quality Initiative, aimed at replacing old engines…
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
…upcoming guidance for the 45Z tax credit, the Clean Fuel Production Credit, as a crucial factor for agriculture’s involvement in SAF. This credit, set to replace the 40B tax credit…