The Farm Bill occurs every five years, and sets U.S. agricultural policy for the next five years. The policy decisions in the Farm Bill affect all aspects of agriculture - from producers, to lenders, to agricultural processors. In addition to the Farm Bill, there are always issues in the agricultural space that matter to those in financial services. This session will give you updates on happenings in the agricultural policy world and how potential policy changes will affect our industry. Lastly, this session will touch on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia and how it continues to affect American agriculture.

Lawyers to join and discuss important Tax Court opinions and the arguments the IRS is making in current matters. The discussion will consider the IRS approach to various Cannabis industry tax positions including Section 471(c), how it differs from Section 471(a) and how it might be defended. Discussion will also center on the process of defending a tax position (settle, appeal, trial) and the IRS’s current position on some key issues including Bonus Depreciation, Section 263A, tax collections, and penalties.

In this Fireside Chat panelists will recap content covered earlier throughout the conference. They will also help to answer questions from participants that may not have been previously addressed.

Earlier this year, reports of the struggling cannabis market made headlines as supply increased while prices and profits fell. Now, as we inch closer to mid-year, how is the market trending? Join this session for a lively discussion on cannabis market trends and opportunities. During the presentation, panelists will share data and insights to help answer questions on the mind of every cannabis entrepreneur:     * Is now the time to enter the cannabis market or sell existing holdings?     * What does cannabis cultivation licensing and harvest data tell us about expected supply in the summer and fall of 2023?     * How might new retail storefronts increase opportunities across different areas of the country?     * Is flower on the decline while manufactured products take market share?     * Will wholesale and retail prices continue to decline or might we see a rebound?