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Congress making progress on tax policy

An ag tax specialist is confident Congress will act before several provisions important to farm families expire. Chad Hanson with Iowa-based tax accounting firm Corporate Farmer says recent signals from Washington indicate progress. “What I’m hearing out of Washington is that both the Senate... Read More.

Farmer concerns shifting to trade policy

Producers are expressing more concern about the current trade environment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert tells Brownfield, “People were much more worried about interest rate policy than trade policy, in fact that was true all the way through 2022 and 2023.... Read More.

Farmer sentiment declines due to ag policy uncertainty

An ag economist says trade concerns contributed to the decline in farmer sentiment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.  Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says producers are less optimistic about current conditions. But, “Sentiment in the ag sector is still relatively strong, so it’s lower... Read More.

Iowa Corn takes policy priorities to Des Moines

Members of the Iowa Corn Growers Association recently discussed policy priorities with Iowa legislators. President Stu Swanson, who farms near Galt in north-central Iowa, says the association held its annual day on the Hill Thursday. “It is a great opportunity for farmers to prioritize... Read More.

Ag groups seek tax policy permanence

Nearly 270 farm organizations are asking Congress to permanently extend several expiring tax provisions important to agriculture. Chuck Conner with the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says there’s about $5 trillion in tax increases that take effect at the end of the year without... Read More.

National Farmers Union sets 2025 policy

The National Farmers Union has set its policy priorities for 2025. Rob Larew, NFU president, says the organization’s delegates are focused on advocating for America’s farmers and ranchers. “In so many parts of the country, the farm economy is really in question, and it... Read More.

A big policy “to-do” list for agriculture

It remains to be seen if Congress can get a farm bill across the finish line in 2025. U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa says, “Let’s be honest, it’s going to be tough.” He says America’s farmers and ranchers deserve the certainty of a five-year... Read More.

NFU seeing trends in state policy discussions

The president of National Farmers Union (NFU) says he’s seeing several trends as members in each state prioritize policy initiatives. Rob Larew says their members see ensuring a fair and diverse marketplace is vital to agriculture. “Making sure that we are increasing opportunity to... Read More.
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