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Latest Tariff Relief Changes Affect Almond, Cherry & Hog Producers

Latest Tariff Relief Changes Affect Almond, Cherry & Hog Producers

By Matthew Farrell | September 27, 2018
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has established the procedures required to provide direct tariff relief payments to growers to help offset some damage imposed by retaliatory tariffs. Almonds & Cherries Added to Commodity List Producers of almonds and cherries can now sign up for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), which …

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Farm Bill

Water Infrastructure Act Fluidly Moving Along

By K·Coe Editorial | September 25, 2018
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The proposed Water Infrastructure Act will add flexibility for reservoir, irrigation, and water companies to generate essential revenue to invest in infrastructure. The bill reforms section 501(c)(12) of the federal tax code and is aimed to help companies stay in business and stimulate private investment in water infrastructure throughout rural …

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Revenue

You Could Be Standing on Additional Revenue

By Pinion Editorial | September 20, 2018
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Many farmers haven’t ever stopped to think about the potential in revenue opportunities that lie right beneath them: land. “Your privately-owned land has value well beyond crop and livestock production,” says Robert Veldman, a senior land-management advisor at K·Coe Isom. In the face of thin margins and inconsistent markets, Robert encourages …

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Emergency Relief

5 Things to Mitigate Farm Risk During Natural Disaster

By Jeanne Bernick | September 15, 2018
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As the nation watches the ongoing punch from Hurricane Florence (now a tropical storm) as it has been dumping rain for days and causing catastrophic storm surges, all eyes have been on an area just inland from the North Carolina coast, where there are more pigs than people. Near New …

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Caution & Potential Surrounding Common Ownership

Caution & Potential Surrounding Common Ownership

By K·Coe Editorial | September 11, 2018
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Following the recently proposed Section 199A regulations in August, we have been fielding questions from farmers regarding common ownership and how section 199A (20% of business income deduction) may apply.  Here is a general overview for guidance around these regulations, as well as a caution for rental entities. Common ownership, …

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Details Announced for the Commodities Promised Relief by USDA

By K·Coe Editorial | August 28, 2018
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According to the official press release, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will administer the Food Purchase and Distribution Program to purchase up to $1.2 billion in commodities unfairly targeted by unjustified retaliation. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will distribute these commodities through nutrition assistance programs such as The Emergency …

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In Wake of Disaster, How to Minimize Taxes on Insurance Proceeds

In Wake of Disaster, How to Minimize Taxes on Insurance Proceeds

By K·Coe Editorial | August 2, 2018
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As fires rage and rampage through large areas of California, the destruction of residences, outbuildings, and commercial buildings has been widespread. K·Coe Isom has been fielding questions and concerns from many of our clients regarding their property casualties, and therefore, we’d like to share an informative overview of frequently asked …

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Anticipation of Retaliation over US Tariff Approvals Hits Home

How the Trade War is Affecting U.S. Agriculture

By K·Coe Editorial | August 1, 2018
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The United States has instigated an aggressive global trade war that is escalating and directly harming many U.S. agricultural producers by driving up the costs of U.S. commodities in foreign countries and increasing input costs for U.S. producers and food processors. This analysis summarizes the actions and retaliatory measures taken …

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