Corn growers are highlighting tax priorities to Congress, calling on farmers to contact policymakers and voice support for key provisions.
National Corn Growers Association President Kenny Hartman joined RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender to discuss what tax priorities need to happen, how they can impact farmers across the nation, and their work to protect the stepped-up basis tax provision.
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