Bill promises biomass break for farmers

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By NATHAN BRUTTELL Argus-Press Staff Writer Email this story Print this story
Monday, January 12, 2009 10:02 AM EST

As the nation faces a recession, local and state officials have passed a bill to ease the burden on the agricultural world and the environment.

A bill signed New Year's Eve allows Michigan farmers who purchase machinery that can harvest biomass material to receive a key sales tax exemption under a new law authored by State Rep. Dick Ball, R-Owosso, according to a press release.

The bill, which is part of a statewide energy project, provides a tax exemption on machinery such as combines that can harvest grain and other crops, while collecting the biomass residue used to produce alternative energy.

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