Congress has a big agenda this year between budget talks, the Farm Bill, and various other ag policy concerns. However, the American Farm Bureau says action on tax policy should be a top priority, starting with the estate tax.
“Families are already going through a very difficult time when they lose a loved one and are passing the farm on, and so, this adds an additional burden of trying to come up with up to 40 percent of your farm’s value to pay the IRS. Most of farm assets come from non-liquid assets, mainly land. So, as land becomes more valuable, even when farms are facing losses, they’re now being pushed above that exemption level due to rising land values,” said Samantha Ayoub.
The Farm Bureau says at the end of the day, it all comes down to giving farmers and ranchers certainty, adding without permanent changes, farmers and ranchers are at risk.
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Dakota highlights how grazing management can support native bee habitat.
August 10, 2026 03:30 PM
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U.S.-Canada trade talks continue, with tariffs and dairy market access remaining key issues, and potential changes to Canada’s dairy quotas affecting U.S. producers.
August 10, 2026 03:00 PM
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Veteran and independent trucker Lewie Pugh explains how the Freedom Haulers Initiative aims to help military veterans transition into civilian trucking careers.
August 10, 2026 02:00 PM
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Producers with eligible 2023 or 2024 disaster losses now have through Sept. 30 to apply and additional options for documenting quality-related losses.
August 10, 2026 01:00 PM
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For farmers and ranchers, the combination of expanding export opportunities, uncertain Chinese demand, and unpredictable weather will continue to shape markets heading into the months ahead.
August 10, 2026 12:30 PM
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