Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig Proposes State-Level Omnibus ...

Iowa state ag leader Naig introduces sweeping ‘Iowa Farm Act’ bill

Proposal is backed by many state agricultural organizations.

Secretary Naig proposes sweeping Iowa Farm Act to support farmers, rural communities

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced plans on Tuesday to introduce the Iowa Farm Act, a comprehensive legislative package aimed at strengthening Iowa agriculture, expanding economic opportunities for farmers and positioning the state’s largest industry for long-term success.Mr. Naig described the proposal as a response to both immediate pressures and future challenges facing Iowa agriculture.Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig s…

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Tuesday the Iowa Farm Act

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Tuesday the Iowa Farm Act, a legislative plan to support Iowa farmers and rural communities. Key Provisions of the Iowa Farm Act...it Expands retired farmer rental income tax exemption to partnerships, S corporations, trusts and estates...Eliminates grain excise tax for cooperatives and grain handlers...Exempts honeybee purchases from sales tax. It also exempts above-ground storage tanks under 91…