Articles tagged under: National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
NCFC Wants No Farmer Left Behind in CFAP Sign-Up
Published August 10, 2020
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President Chuck Conner says the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program sign-up is more difficult to monitor and determine its success, because it’s much different from a regular farm program. "We just don't know for sure what…NCFC Seeks Change in ‘Grain Glitch’
Published May 29, 2020
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has sent a letter to key Trump Administration officials seeking a change in the tax laws. The concern is with the ‘grain glitch’ that was part of the 2017 tax law that limits the…U.S. Treasury Department Reviewing Section 199A
Published March 16, 2020
Two years ago, a Section 199A deduction was included in the federal tax law. "We felt like the legislative language and the intent of Congress was very prescriptive," says Chuck Conner, CEO, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. "We were all…More Potential for Trade Certainty in 2020
Published December 26, 2019
This year challenged farmers, but there is optimism as 2020 inches closer. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President Chuck Conner says farmers could see more trade certainty. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement was passed in the House and will be considered by…USDA Closely Watching Harvest
Published October 29, 2019
While farmers attempt harvest, state and federal officials are working on securing disaster declarations. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Chuck Conner says the USDA is recognizing the need for urgency in this tough year. "I feel pretty confident we…Trade Uncertainty Remains
Published May 14, 2019
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President Chuck Conner says the administration thought much of the trade uncertainty could be wrapped up by now, allowing farmers to market their 2019 crop without much interference of trade policies."That looks like that won't…Updated School Lunch Program Language Expected in Farm Bill
Published November 30, 2018
Not much is being revealed on draft farm bill language, but National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner said an NCFC provision to strengthen the school lunch program will likely be in the final bill. "In some cases,…Agriculture Continues to Seek Certainty in the Farm Bill
Published October 5, 2018
Hope remains for a completed farm bill by the end of 2018. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President/CEO Chuck Conner explains there is a new level of angst with the expiration of the bill. "If we can get this wrapped up…