Issues

  

Regulatory Reform

Agriculture and Regulatory Reform

All Americans have an interest in a regulatory process that is transparent and fact-based, respects the will of Congress, and observes the separation of powers in the Constitution. read more

Clean Water Act, WOTUS

Climate Change

The Endangered Species Act
  

Immigration Reform

Agriculture Labor Reform

Securing a reliable and competent workforce for our nation’s farms and ranches is essential to agriculture and the U.S. economy. Yet every year, U.S. agriculture faces a critical shortage of workers, making our farms and ranches less competitive with foreign farmers and less reliable for the American consumer.  read more

E-Verify
  

Tax Reform

Agriculture and Tax Reform

Estate Tax Repeal

Effective Tax Rates

Cash Accounting

Capital Gains Taxes and Stepped-Up Basis

Deduction for Interest Expense

Taxes and Border Adjustability

Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges

Other Tax Issues
  

Trade

U.S. Agriculture and Cuba

There is increased business activity between the U.S. and Cuba, but the continuing U.S. embargo limits growth in agricultural exports. The embargo needs to be removed for Cuba to improve as a market for farmers and ranchers. read more

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement

US - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement

NAFTA
  

Farm Policy

Farm Bill Resources In-Depth

Farm programs are written to provide a basic level of risk protection to help offset bad economic times and severe weather. No one buys insurance for the good times, and similarly, farm bill programs provide critical tools to help farmers and ranchers manage risk. read more

  

Energy

Comprehensive US Energy Policy

In the recent past, tight oil and natural gas supplies drove U.S. farm inputs and energy prices to all-time highs, substantially increasing farm production costs. In the near term, stopping exploration for and use of fossil fuels cannot be done without severely disrupting our economy and threatening Americans’ standard of living. read more

Tax Incentives for Renewable Fuel and Energy
  

Technology

Biotechnology

Biotechnology is an important tool for better sustainability and food security. It helps farmers grow more food while improving the environment. For example, biotechnology reduces the use of costly inputs and improves weed management, allowing farmers to reduce tillage for better soil, water and air quality.  read more

Data Privacy

Rural Broadband
  

Other

Antibiotics

Food Safety & Labeling

National Monuments & The Antiquities Act

Wild Horse and Burro Management

GIPSA Rule - Packers and Stockyards Act

Neonicotinoids & Honey Bees