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Ohio Supreme Court says CAUV woodland owners can appeal
Farm and Dairy | Posted onDecember 21, 2017 in Agriculture, Rural, SARL Members and Alumni NewsA group of woodland owners who believe they have been overcharged for their property taxes can appeal the values to the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals. The Ohio Supreme Court released a decision Dec.
'Kale vs. Cow' documentary makes a case for meat
Meat + Poultry | Posted onDecember 21, 2017 in NewsAt a time when plant-based foods are popping up on menus around the country and the meat industry is being constantly scrutinized, Diana Rodgers, RD, is on a mission to make a case for meat. The “real food” nutritionist, podcast and blog author of Sustainable Dish and sustainability advocate is developing a documentary film called “Kale vs. Cow: The Case for Better Meat” that aims to examine the ethical, environmental and nutritional conundrums of eating meat. “’Kale vs. Cow’ probes the fundamental moral, environmental and nutritional quandaries we face in raising and eating animals.
Georgia lawmakers propose tax breaks and fast internet for rural areas
Atlanta Journal Constitution | Posted onDecember 21, 2017 in Rural, SARL Members and Alumni NewsA powerful group of state lawmakers approved sweeping proposals Wednesday designed to encourage people and businesses to move to rural Georgia.The group voted unanimously to support income tax breaks worth up to $6,000 a year, high-speed internet lines in unconnected areas and better health care access.
Panel signs off on plan to bolster rural Georgia
The Moultrie Observer | Posted onDecember 21, 2017 in Rural, SARL Members and Alumni NewsA legislative panel focused on the challenges facing rural Georgia has proposed a slate of changes meant to spark job growth and reverse population declines in the state’s beleaguered counties.A report, approved Wednesday by the House Rural Development Council, takes on such mammoth issues as rural health care and spotty broadband Internet service. That document provides a framework for the initiatives that will be debated in the coming legislative session, which starts next month.Specific ideas include proposals such as creating a tax break for people who move to counties with a steady s
Ohio dairy and veal farmers face new rules
Farm and Dairy | Posted onDecember 21, 2017 in Agriculture NewsOhio livestock producers will face two new rules related to care and housing when the new year begins.Effective Jan. 1, veal calves must be housed in group pens by 10 weeks of age, and at all ages must be able to turn around and not be tethered.Secondly, dairy cattle can no longer have their tails docked, unless performed by a licensed veterinarian and medically necessary.
Illinois Praised as Property Tax Model for Wind Farms
Tristates Public Radio | Posted onDecember 21, 2017 in Energy, SARL Members and Alumni NewsIllinois' taxing model for wind energy companies is touted as one of the best in the country, bringing in $30.4 million in property taxes in 2016, according to economic experts. Barton DeLacy, a tax expert from Chicago, said that the Illinois system is a good model that is very close to the value he gives to wind farms and is much more consistent than in other states.
Witnesses assess US biosecurity infrastructure as inadequate
Agri-Pulse | Posted onDecember 21, 2017 in Agriculture, Federal NewsSenate Agriculture Committee members can’t say they weren’t warned.
Veterinarians need loan forgiveness program
The Hill | Posted onDecember 21, 2017 in Agriculture, Rural NewsThe Promoting Real Opportunity, Success and Prosperity Through Education Reform Act – unveiled this month by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) – would effectively eliminate PSLF. This could devastate our public service veterinary workforce. The simple truth is that veterinarians carry high student debt loads that necessitate the consideration of financial factors in career decisions, and any cuts to PSLF could render public service careers financially unfeasible for many.
13 states sue to stop cage free eggs law in Massachusetts
Fox Business | Posted onDecember 21, 2017 in Agriculture, SARL Members and Alumni NewsMassachusetts is being sued by 13 other states that claim a voter-approved law to ban the sale of eggs and other food products from farm animals that are confined in overly restrictive cages is unconstitutional.
Input price declines can’t make up for low crop prices
Capital Press | Posted onDecember 21, 2017 in Agriculture NewsAs farm commodity prices have declined over the past three years, many farm input costs have fallen as well — but at a slower rate.