A new industry report suggests improvements in optimism in agriculture is fueled by discussions over federal tax and regulatory reform. Farm Policy Facts reports policy experts are hopeful the momentum…
Heritage Action Praises Trump’s Budget Proposals
…Trump proposal would put taxpayers first by directing their dollars toward the most effective programs. “It’s the type of document our president promised on the campaign trail,” he says, “including…
Trump Plan to Balance Budget Includes Farm Subsidy Cuts
…The budget proposal will also include Trump’s proposal to overhaul the tax code. But, with an effort of eliminating the federal deficit, many suspect tax cuts will be offset by…
Possible Key Points in the NAFTA Renegotiations
…tax-free. Government contracts are another key topic for the administration. NAFTA requires the three governments to consider suppliers from other countries when it comes to infrastructure projects. That means the…
Tax Reform Central to Improving Economy
…AFBF asked legislators to ensure that tax reform results in lower effective tax rates for small and family-owned farms and ranches as well as for corporations. The group urged lawmakers…
Western View: The Times, They are A-Changin’
…foods. Obviously, If kids aren’t eating the food, it’s ending up in the trash. The kids aren’t getting the nutrition and our tax dollars are just being wasted. These are…
Changes Needed in Farm Bill Safety Net Outlined at Senate Hearing
…and labor shortages, tax reform, child nutrition and environmental sustainability. He thanked Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow for arranging the hearing in Michigan, and for her engagement on…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
…of a national monument or estate taxes for farms.” CFBF President Paul Wenger said farmers have advocated for years for repeal of the federal estate tax. “Relative to the tax…
Groups Want Checkoff Reform
Over 80 organizations recently sent letters to both the Senate and House of Representatives, calling on lawmakers to fix the government’s “failed commodity tax support programs.” The 80 organizations represent…
Farmer Opinions on Trump’s First 100-Days
…law. There are several items on Trump’s to-do list that will impact farmers. They include infrastructure upgrades, immigration reform, tax cuts, and renegotiating trade agreements. Trump’s approval rating outside agriculture…
Farm Bureau Responds to President’s Tax Plan
…the tax code. “Farm Bureau is pleased to see President Trump’s plan will immediately take on one of our top concerns, the estate tax. Eliminating the estate tax will free…
Bill Introduced to Reform Biodiesel Tax Credit
…would ensure that the tax credit would incentivize domestic production and taxpayers wouldn’t be subsidizing imported fuel. Biofuel imports have increased from 510 million gallons in 2014 to approximately one…
Executive Order Creates New Agriculture Panel
…the next, including changes to the estate tax and the tax valuation of family or cooperatively held businesses; (ix) ensure that water users’ private property rights are not encumbered when…
Tulare County Celebrates Farm Bureau Leaders
…of service to the California Farm Bureau Federation. John was the Director of Taxation and Land Use for CFBF and throughout that time, he has been the unchallenged leader in…