America’s farmers and ranchers work hard to produce the food, fiber and renewable fuel sources we all depend on and enjoy. Their work is noble yet challenging. Always operating in a world of uncertainty, there are no two days the same in agriculture. Whether mending a broken fence, penning cows or balancing the books, farmers and ranchers have many responsibilities each day.  They need a tax code that recognizes the work that they do and the unique challenges their businesses face.  

The tax-reform framework that was released last week is very promising, but it is only a start and there is still much work to be done.  

Focus on Ag column (10-04-2017)