…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…
Sec. Perdue Comments on the Development of a Vaccine Bank
…address the issue, the agency is “looking and trying to determine what is the best expenditure of tax payer money regarding the technology of vaccines.” The cost of funding the…
Western View: Why So Much For Gasoline?
…committee formed by the California Energy Commission. The professor says the higher price is not explained by the fact that we have higher taxes. Yes, gas taxes are high but…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
…expanding despite the ongoing government shutdown. Some FSA offices have been providing limited services for existing loans and tax documents and will now be offering a broader range of transactions…
Farm Bill Strengthens Efforts of Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
…to leverage tax-payer dollars with additional funding. In fact, we bring in more than a one-to-one match on our funding,” FFAR Executive Director Sally Rockey described how that funding is…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…Congressional help to address the shortage of veterinarians by encouraging the passing of the VMLRP Enhancement Act. The legislation would remove a 39 percent income withholding tax on awards received…
The Economic Impact of Proposition 12
…as much as $10 million a year to enforce. The new requirements will also likely end up costing the state several million dollars a year in lost tax revenues from…
A Quick Recap of California Propositions and Their Standing
…Currently pending PROP 2 Shift in Tax Revenue: Passed PROP 3 Water System Enhancements: Currently pending PROP 4 Children’s Hospital Bond: Passed PROP 5 Property Tax Assessment Transfer: Did not…