Farm Bureau Praises House Tax Bill Passage

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 16, 2017 – The following may be attributed to Zippy Duvall, president, American Farm Bureau Federation: “Today’s passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) by the House of Representatives puts us one step closer to a tax code that works for all farmers and ranchers. Lower rates combined with the preservation of small business expensing, like-kind exchanges and the business deduction for state and local taxes are just a few of the things we are pleased to see in this legislation. We look forward to working with the Senate to build on this success in the coming weeks.”

Secretary Perdue Statement on House Passage of Tax Cuts & Reforms

(Washington, D.C., November 16, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today hailed the House of Representatives’ passage of historic tax cuts and reforms as an important step toward providing much-needed relief to Americans, creating jobs, and boosting the economy. Perdue issued the following statement: “We haven’t had an overhaul of the burdensome federal tax code since the mid-1980s and it is well past time to provide needed relief to workers and families. The people of agriculture dedicate their lives to putting food on the table for their fellow citizens and they deserve to keep more of what they earn from their labors. I applaud President Trump for his leadership in driving the debate and clearing a path for historic and significant tax cuts and reforms, just as I am pleased to see the sense of urgency with which Congress is moving toward a solution. The result will be more money in people’s pockets, more jobs created, and a more vibrant American economy.”

Moore’s Marinades & Sauces Gives #MooreHelp With Operation BBQ Relief

Charitable company helps serve over 1 million meals to 21 states across the country As we approach the season of giving thanks, it’s time to reflect on how to make a real impact in the community. As part of their second annual #MooreHelp campaign for Operation BBQ Relief (OBR), Moore’s Marinades & Sauces is proud to have raised $20,000 to support the organization’s cause – reaching its goal and plus some! A not-for-profit that provides hot meals to areas affected by natural disasters across the United States, OBR truly lends a hand to those in need. This year, Moore’s pledged to donate 10 cents for every bottle of marinade or sauce purchased during May, June, September and October. With a goal to raise awareness about OBR and help educate communities across the nation of the impact it has on the lives of those affected by disasters, this generous donation directly impacted OBR’s hurricane relief efforts in Texas and Florida. With the tragic devastation from Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, the team behind OBR was on the move serving BBQ meals to disaster victims and first responders. In less than three weeks, OBR served more than 437,860 hot BBQ meals! Knowing full well what OBR can accomplish, Moore’s is honored to support these relief efforts and bring increased awareness to people across the country. To learn more about Moore’s Marinades & Sauces and their partnership with OBR, visit http://www.mooresmarinade.com. About Operation BBQ Relief Operation BBQ Relief was founded in 2011 and is comprised of a Disaster Response Team of over 4,420 volunteers and competition BBQ teams. Operation BBQ Relief is able to quickly mobilize its deployment teams to any area across the country to provide hot BBQ meals, compassion, hope and friendship to those whose lives have been affected by disasters. For more information, visit www.operationbbqrelief.com.