House lawmakers have been debating all night over the Senate’s version of the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” This current session has been going on for around 24 hours, as there were several hurdles that needed to be cleared, but Speaker Mike Johnson believes the bill has the needed votes. Once this current debate ends, voting will likely get underway.
What is in the legislation that benefits you?
The legislation makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent, including the death tax. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has been vocal about this, saying 180,000 farm families could be in jeopardy if it does not pass. It also addresses the 45Z tax credit, which is something that feedstock growers have been eager to see. Reference prices would also get a lift by 10 to 20 percent.
Lawmakers and experts react to the Administration’s long-awaited announcement of “bridge” aid to stabilize farms and offset 2025 losses until expanded safety-net programs begin in 2026.
December 08, 2025 05:40 PM
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Rep. Michelle Fischbach shares her appreciation for rural communities and outlines how the Working Families Tax Cut is aimed to support farm families on RFD-TV’s Champions of Rural America.
December 04, 2025 01:31 PM
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Row crop losses in 2025 are outpacing last year. With no disaster aid yet approved, many operations face a tough financial bridge to 2026 even as Farm Bill improvements remain a year away.
November 20, 2025 05:00 PM
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Farm CPA Paul Neiffer shares insight into what these new accounts, established in provisions of the Big, Beautiful Bill, could mean for the farm families.
November 06, 2025 02:34 PM
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RFD-TV expert Roger McEowen explains why a “skinny” Farm Bill is likely in the future, but its scope may change due to provisions contained in the Big, Beautiful Bill.
November 05, 2025 03:19 PM
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RFD-TV tax expert Roger McEowen discusses the renewed tax provision and how cattle producers can take advantage of it to recover investments in heifer retention and herd expansion more quickly.
October 30, 2025 01:23 PM
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