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USDA Emergency Relief Programs for Producers
Emergency Relief Program (ERP) phase one closed on December 16, 2022. Phase two opened on January 23rd and runs through June 2, 2023. The funds appropriated by Congress will be distributed through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) and the ERP. Regarding ELRP, the Farm Service Agency will release more information once they have finished its analysis on the 2021 drought and wildfire impacts on livestock producers.
January 31, 2023
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New York State Labor Credit Proposals
Labor costs remain a concern for agricultural producers in New York State. In today's Tax Talks, Senior Tax Consultant, Dario Arezzo outlines three tax credit proposals that may provide some relief from the high cost of labor. Two of them are existing credits that could be enhanced, while the other would be a new credit.
February 24, 2022
Innovation and Emerging Markets
Stewards of the Land: A Massachusetts’ farm’s road to net zero
Today begins a four-part series highlighting Northeast agricultural producers who have implemented various practices to benefit the environment. We’ll kick off the series at Russell Orchards Farm Store and Winery, a 120-acre fruit and vegetable farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
August 10, 2021
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New York State Liquor Authority Issues Guidance on Expansion of Licensed Premises and Indoor Service
In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s order, the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) issued guidance on June 4, 2020, pertaining to the resumption of outdoor, on-premises service of alcoholic beverages and/or food.
June 18, 2020
Tax Talks
Ag-specific tax provisions
If you are not taking full advantage of the beneficial provisions the tax code provides, you may be overpaying your tax bill. Farm Credit East tax consultant Dario Arezzo gives readers examples of tax provisions that may be overlooked if a tax preparer isn’t well-versed in the business of agriculture.
February 27, 2020
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