The Minnesota Agri Growth Council, a non partisan and non profit group made up of farmers, ranchers, cooperatives, food processers and energy companies sees two major positives in Governor Tim Walz’s budget proposal. Executive Director Tamara Nelsen says the Section 179 expensing and buffer tax break are two most beneficial provisions for agriculture.

She says one of the main concerns with the Governor’s budget her group wants addressed and is willing to work with the Governor on is the 20 cent a gallon fuel tax to fund infrastructure.

Nelsen says farmers are currently being hit with tax pressure from several sources.

Nelsen says farmers need some positive solutions to their concerns because they’re facing low commodity prices and increasing production costs.