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Stepped-Up Basis Still Considered
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Based on recent Congressional testimony, eliminating the stepped-up basis, for offsetting farm transfer taxes at death, is still on the table.
Shutdown Avoided
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm disaster aid gets a boost as Congress avoids a government shutdown.
Transfer Tax Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Clifton, Larson and Allen Accounting firm's Paul Neiffer changes to the transfer tax could make generational passing of farm land much more difficult.
Transfer Tax Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Clifton, Larson and Allen Accounting firm's Paul Neiffer changes to the transfer tax could make generational passing of farm land much more difficult.
Crunch Time in Congress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's crunch time as Democrats and Republicans wait to see who blinks first with a government shutdown and billions in ag-related spending on the line.
GFB Urges President to Leave Tax Advantages and Land Sales Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau is urging President Biden to leave certain tax advantages in his Build Back Better agenda, and Farmers National Company reports near-record land sales.
AFBF's Duvall talks about WOTUS Changes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is hearing from his membership on what's needed in the effort to rewrite the Waters of the U.S. Rule.
Vilsack Talks Trade
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the importance of trade with China and other Asian markets.
Vilsack Talks Ida Relief
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about what's being done to repair infrastructure after Hurricane Ida hit the supply chain hard.
Ag Labor Shortage
Fruit Grower Report
As the shortage of farmworkers continues to hamper growing operations, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says they are working to raise awareness to this urgent matter.
Congressional break
Idaho Ag Today
With Congress recessing, The Farm Bureau says that the August recess is a good time for farmers and ranchers to advocate for agriculture.
California Almond Volume Down and RFA Thanks Congress on E15
The Agribusiness Update
Calfornia's almond crop is expected to be down 10% from last year, and Renewable Fuels Association thanks Congress for quick action on court decision on year-round sales of E15 ethanol blends.
90% of Florida Farms Small and RFA Thanks Congress on E15
The Agribusiness Update
USDA benchmark shows 90% of Florida farms are considered small, and Renewable Fuels Association thanks Congress for quick action on year-round E15 legislation.
Pistachio Thief and Racial Discrimination Defeat
The Agribusiness Update
A pistachio thief is caught in California, and racial discrimination relief suffers another defeat with Florida judge.
ESA Changes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional Western Caucus wants to open up discussions about past successes and failures of the Endangered Species Act in order to avoid the Biden plan for stepping backwards.
ESA Changes Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional Western Caucus wants to open up discussions about past successes and failures of the Endangered Species Act in order to avoid the Biden plan for stepping backwards.
Mechanical Wine Grape Harvesting and Border Dangers for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
More and more wine grapes are being harvested mechanically, and dangers continue at Southern Border for farmers and ranchers.
Alabama Cotton Acres Down and Southern Border Issues Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama cotton acres in 2020 are down, and ag groups call on Biden Administration to do something about Southern Border dangers for farmers and ranchers.
Drought and Hay Prices and Aging Water Infrastructure
The Agribusiness Update
Parched grazing pastures push up prices for hay, and Farm Groups urge Congress to include aging water systems into next infrastructure legislation.