co-ops

A large number of organizations representing farmers, ranchers, forest owners, agricultural cooperatives, and industry stakeholders sent a letter to Congressional leaders regarding Section 199A in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.   “We urge Congress to permanently extend the expiring 199A provision within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017,” the letter said.   Section...

Member investment is an important pillar of the cooperative business model, as seen in many parts of America, especially rural portions of the country. Yet, as Phil Kenkel of Oklahoma State University Extension points out, there are many examples of what equity, and its returns, might look like.   “...

The National Farmers Union will host the College Conference on Cooperatives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 16-19.  During the three days, participants will hear from experts in the field of cooperatives, participate in interactive learning activities and workshops, and tour co-ops in the Twin Cities.  Th...

October was National Cooperative Month, giving many across the nation an opportunity to see the intricate part the cooperative model plays in the nation’s economy, particularly in rural America.   “Whether you belong to a credit union, you get electricity in a rural area, or even if you drink milk or eat candy that has sugar from sugarbeets, you’re probably benefiting from a cooperative.”   Under

Agricultural Co-ops top the nation's list of largest cooperatives. The National Cooperative Bank this week released its annual NCB Co-op 100, listing the nation's top 100 revenue-earning cooperative businesses. The report shows that in 2017, these businesses posted revenue totaling approximately $214...

Vermont’s new GMO law goes into effect July 1st that will require any foods that have even a portion that contains genetically modified organisms to be labeled.   National Council of Farmer Co-operatives President Chuck Conner says this could hurt smaller farmers.   “...