National Policy
Environment
Clean Air Act
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to press ahead with regulating greenhouse gases  ...
Clean Water Act jurisdiction
Enactment of the Clean Water Restoration Act (CWRA) would lead to the broadest possible interpretation of the CWA
Climate Change
Environmental organizations and some scientists contend that GHG emissions from human activities are the principal cause ...
Comprehensive energy policy
Our business is to grow abundant food, fiber and fuel for America and people around the world.
Farm and food policy
Ad hoc disaster assistance
In 2009, disasters occurred in many parts of the country, affecting many farms that will not be eligible for assistance under SURE.
Food safety and labeling
America’s farmers and ranchers are committed to producing safe and affordable food for consumers ...
Immigration
American agriculture faces a shortage of workers every year.
Three percent withholding tax
A new 3 percent withholding tax on government payments for goods and services is scheduled to begin in 2012 .
World Trade Organization agricultural negotiations
The current round of World Trade Organization (WTO) trade negotiations was launched in Doha ...
Rural life and issues
Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations
Farmers and ranchers need flexibility to move their products to market in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Tax policy
Capital gains taxes
On average, farmers own their farmland for 30 years during which time it increases in value five to six times.
Estate tax reform
The “off again on again nature” of estate tax law makes it difficult, if not impossible, for farmers and ranchers to engage in planning for the transfer ...
Renewable energy tax incentives
Tax incentives play a key role in the development of renewable energy.