Agriculture Leaders

Agricultural Leaders Respond to Senate Farm Bill Draft Release

With the Senate Agriculture Committee’s release of the 2026 Farm Bill Draft, several agricultural leaders shared their responses. National Pork Producers Council President Rob Brenneman expressed his thoughts saying, “While there is certainly room for improvement, we appreciate the Chairman putting forward a discussion draft to guide a path forward. He is spot on when he says, ‘it’s the Senate’s …

Tax Cut

Georgia Senator Introduces Tax Cut Legislation For Farmers

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff has introduced legislation to cut taxes for Georgia farmers. The Farm Disaster Tax Cut Act would provide eligible farmers tax cuts after natural disasters, revenue losses or pest outbreaks. The bill excludes crop insurance indemnity payments from taxable income. Senator Ossoff said, “Georgia’s farmers are the cornerstone of our state’s economy and many of our communities. …