Caucus Co-Chair Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) and CSC member Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have introduced the Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act, a bill that would make permanent a provision passed last year that enables farmers and ranchers to voluntarily place land into conservation easements to help protect wildlife habitat. Farmers and ranchers who make contributions can deduct up to 100% of their adjusted gross income and can receive the tax break for up to 15 years. The Administration supports the legislation.