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Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Second Payment: What It Is and What It Means for Your Farm

Jeremy Forrett

At Crop Growers, we focus on bringing clarity to complex programs so you can make the best decision for your business. USDA’s recent SDRP update has created confusion around “second payments.” Let’s dig into what this means. 

 

May 20, 2026

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Capital Construction Fund: A Fisherman’s Guide to Building for the Future

If you’re a commercial fisherman planning to build, buy, lease or rebuild a vessel, the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) can be one of the most powerful tax planning tools available to you. The CCF lets you set aside income today, defer federal income tax and use that money later to invest in your fishing business. Let’s discuss the details of this program.

 

May 26, 2026

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New York Farmers and Refundable Investment Tax Credit

The recently enacted New York State budget makes the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) fully refundable for eligible farmers who derive more than two-thirds of their gross income from farming. This provision will be in place through 2027 and will greatly benefit eligible farmers in New York State. Today’s post provides a high-level overview of the ITC.

May 29, 2023

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