Cedar Rapids firm eyes tax loophole loan plan for farmers
A Cedar Rapids real estate firm touts safe harbor leasing under the Economic Recovery Act of 1981 to let farmers access 14 percent loans by selling investment tax credits and depreciation benefits to corporations. IBM and Ford pioneered the approach. no deals signed yet, but early meetings drew praise.
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Farmers split over Reagan food stamp shift to states
Iowa farm leaders debate Reagan New Federalism plan to move food stamp administration to the states. Some warn of lower farm income and a $12 billion annual market loss if Congress cuts funding, while others say more efficient state control could boost programs. Political clout and humanitarian concerns cited.
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Jaycees Name Outstanding Young Iowa Farmer at Gala
In Des Moines Gary Kunde 33 of Bellevue won the Iowa Jaycees outstanding young farmer award. He operates an 870 acre cattle and hog farm. Decorah’s Delbert Smith 31 and a 565 acre dairy operation was named first runner up. Walcott’s Dick Hahn 29 earned the most promising farmer under 30.
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