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USDA Pauses Additional Assistance for CFAP1 and CFAP2, Second Stimulus (CFAP3) Funds Largely Unaffected

USDA Pauses Additional Assistance for CFAP1 and CFAP2, Second Stimulus (CFAP3) Funds Largely Unaffected

By Matthew Farrell | February 3, 2021
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A series of announcements have been made regarding CFAP funding recently.  Below, K·Coe’s Farm Program Services team has summarized what you need to know about the temporary pause on CFAP assistance. Recent Turn of Events On January 15, the USDA announced additional assistance would be provided for limited producers. On …

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Strong Dollar Keeps Lid on Exports, Corn Prices for Ethanol Outlook

Ag Marketing Strategy: 5 Traits Found in Resilient Producers

By Eric Osterhaus | January 29, 2021
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With the start of 2021, the obvious “silver lining” is that despite all of the headlines, we are now experiencing some of the best commodity marketing prices we have seen in the last six years.  But despite the unexpected rise to profitable prices, there are still some producers feeling as …

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New 1099 Nonemployee Compensation Tax Form for 2020 Tax Year

Business Tax Update: New 1099 Nonemployee Compensation Tax Form for 2020 Tax Year

By Sandy Sporleder | January 18, 2021
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After a 38-year absence, Form 1099 Nonemployee Compensation Tax has made its return in the 2020 tax year, and its January 31 deadlines are right around the corner.  Don’t panic – here’s everything you need to know about the revived form, and how it is intended to be used. For …

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New Stimulus Package Includes Funding for Farmers and Ranchers

USDA Announces CFAP Program Updates: Who Benefits?

By Matthew Farrell | January 15, 2021
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On January 15, the USDA announced rule changes that would provide additional assistance for many farmers and ranchers due to COVID-19 disruptions. The new rules make changes to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 1 (CFAP1) and Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP2). Some of these changes were made following requirements …

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Meal and Entertainment Deductions

Business Tax Update: Many Meal and Entertainment Deductions Have Increased

By Sandy Sporleder | January 10, 2021
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In an effort to provide additional stimulus funding, The Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed by the President on December 27, 2020.  Included in the guidance were changes to deductions for business meals in tax years 2021 and 2022. New Provisions include Higher Temporary Meal Deductions In an effort to stimulate …

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New Stimulus Package Includes Funding for Farmers and Ranchers

New Stimulus Package Includes Funding for Farmers and Ranchers

By Kala Jenkins | December 30, 2020
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We welcome the New Year with a new stimulus package that includes direct support for agriculture. President Trump signed the latest coronavirus relief bill on December 27, 2020, in which lawmakers combined stimulus legislation with funding USDA payments to both crop and livestock producers. The bill provides $13 billion for …

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Why Today is a Good Day to Jumpstart Your Succession Plan

Why Today is a Good Day to Jumpstart Your Succession Plan

By Kala Jenkins | October 30, 2020
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Agricultural businesses have withstood their fair share of COVID disruption – from family life to the workplace.  While this has forced financial strain, labor disruptions, and tough decisions on producers, it has also ripened some opportunities where you might not expect them, including a Succession Plan. In times like these, …

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family farms

Advocating for the Future of Family Farms: A Plea for Critical Regulation Change

By Pinion Editorial | October 29, 2020
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Working on behalf of American Food & Agriculture businesses, K·Coe Isom submitted an open letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue on October 28, 2020 regarding new regulations that threaten the well-being of thousands of American family farms. The “Payment Limit and Payment Eligibility” regulation released on August 24, 2020 will …

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