…are searching for short-term revenue in all the wrong places: Payroll tax increases on small businesses and farms. Higher insurance premiums, as companies flee California’s unstable markets. Soaring utility costs,…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…and policy. He explained that his own involvement in policy advocacy began 30 years ago, after his grandfather’s passing triggered a large estate tax burden. Known as the “death tax,”…
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
…tax payment. Understanding Capital Gains in Agriculture Capital gains taxes are incurred when a farmer sells an asset—such as farmland—for more than its original purchase price. The tax is based…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…makers. We never capture the retail market,” he said. He warned that continued tax hikes and excise fees, especially linked to projects like California’s high-speed rail, would further burden ag…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
Canada Rescinds Digital Services Tax, but Deeper Trade Frictions Remain The Canadian Department of Finance recently announced it will rescind its proposed digital services tax, a move welcomed by U.S….
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…endured for years—and that momentum is building for change. No More Free Passes for Special Interests Bianco also criticized a proposed $750 million tax credit for the film industry while…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…family-run farms. “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers Permanent Death Tax Relief A cornerstone of the bill is the permanent estate tax exemption—set at $15 million…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…family farms—has passed. Find out what it means for tax reform, farm succession, and the long-term viability of American agriculture. Plus, a look at the decline of an American pantry…
Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers
…lawmakers for favoring the movie industry over the state’s struggling farmers. Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers “Farmers are making less margins than during the Great Depression,” said Tangipa….
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…$750 million tax credit, the state’s agricultural industry continues to be strangled by overregulation and neglected by policymakers. He criticized the state’s one-party control for advancing costly mandates, citing the…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…a $6 billion industry in Imperial County, agriculture often gets sidelined in state politics. “They gave tax carve-outs to Hollywood but ignored agriculture,” Leimgruber said, pointing out the missed opportunity…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…to crucial updates in farm safety net programs and estate tax relief for family farms. Featuring insights from the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and pork…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
…team tackles the state’s looming gas tax increase, refinery closures, and ongoing push toward electrification. With gas prices already topping $5 per gallon, the hosts express concern over the rising…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
The Trump Administration’s newly introduced legislative proposal—dubbed the ” Big Beautiful Bill “—is making waves across the country. With sweeping implications for taxation, border security, and national defense, the bill…