Today, leaders and members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) joined a White House event celebrating the Working Families Tax Cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. NCBA played a key role in advancing this legislation, advocating for its passage and building on years of effort to expand the estate tax exemption, also known as the Death Tax, to help preserve family-owned cattle operations.
“One of NCBA’s longest standing priorities was expanding the Death Tax exemption and delivering much needed tax relief to rural America. Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, American cattle producers are in much better shape this tax season than last year,” said NCBA President and Virginia cattle producer Gene Copenhaver. “This tax relief protects countless family farms and ranches from being sold off to pay tax debts and the money that producers are now saving can be reinvested in these cattle operations for future generations. NCBA thanks President Trump for supporting America’s farming and ranching families.”
The White House event also highlighted the real‑world impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts on cattle producers across the country. Several NCBA members in attendance shared how the provisions have strengthened their operations, including a first-generation ranching family from South Dakota who have benefited from small-business and Section 179 deductions that make critical ranching investments such as equipment and fencing, tax deductible. Those savings helped them expand their cow herd and launch a direct-to-consumer retail beef business. A ranching family from Pennsylvania also underscored the long-term benefits of the legislation, noting they are opening a Trump Account for their newborn child, an investment they say could kick-start opportunity for the next generation.
Earlier in the day, NCBA participated in a tax roundtable with the Treasurer of the United States Brandon Beach discussing the opportunities created by the Working Families Tax Cuts.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s call on Congress to pass a farm bill and to provide market relief for America’s farmers and ranchers.
“Farm Bureau thanks President Trump for outlining action to deliver regulatory relief and for advocating for Congress to deliver much-needed certainty for farmers and ranchers working on behalf of all of America’s families.
“Farmers need a lifeline to make it through this growing season, and we appreciate the president’s support for including emergency assistance in the next funding bill. His call for quick passage of a new, modernized farm bill also underscores the need for Congress to come together to pass the legislation, which has been delayed for years.
“We also appreciate the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing record-high renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027, which will help drive increased demand for American grown crops. Now is the time for Congress to take the next step and make E15 blended gasoline available year-round and we welcome the president’s push for Congress to take action. Drivers deserve a year-round choice of lower cost gasoline that will help grow the farm economy by boosting demand for corn by almost 50%.
“We stand ready to work with the administration and Congress to move these priorities forward to ensure farmers and ranchers can continue to meet the food, fiber and fuel needs of America’s families.”
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