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.
Producers say more reliable water deliveries would help make irrigation planning more predictable.
August 25, 2026 01:00 PM
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The initiative could create more opportunities for farmers and ranchers to sell food within their communities.
August 25, 2026 12:30 PM
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins calling the policy “catastrophic” and raising concerns about its potential impact on cattle producers.
August 25, 2026 12:21 PM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the retaliatory tariffs aim to protect Canadian industries by targeting sectors including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics.
August 25, 2026 11:23 AM
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Eligible LLCs and S corporations can now access separate USDA payment limits for each qualifying member beginning with the 2026 program year.
August 25, 2026 09:00 AM
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Geoff Cooper says the EPA action could provide more options for refiners and blenders.
August 24, 2026 04:30 PM
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