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British Farmers Under Siege: New Inheritance Tax Policies Threaten Centuries-Old Family Farms
British farmers are facing a daunting financial challenges thanks to new inheritance tax policies on farm land. Family farms, passed down for generations, now face steep tax bills so hefty, they may be forced to sell off parts of their land or plunge into debt to hold onto it. Â The new tax rules also…
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Agriculture concerned tariffs will be part of Trump trade agenda
The return of Donald Trump to the White House has some in agriculture concerned tariffs will be a part of the incoming administration’s trade approach. Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness says President Trump has a track record of using tariffs, but it’s unclear if that tactic will be used again. “He’s…
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AFB Looks Past Election
The American Farm Bureau is looking to get past the election this week in hopes it might improve prospects for a new farm bill. Farm Bureau Director of Government Affairs Joe Gilson says getting the election out of the way could be a plus for AFB’s top priority, which is an updated, modernized farm bill.…
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Farmers and small businesses worried about Federal Debt Crisis
Farmers and small businesses worried about Federal Debt Crisis  Farms.com
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Rural economic wrap-up
Rural economic wrap-up  Farm Talk
