Over 17 million farmers around the world plant GM crops, and their numbers grow each season-they grew by 6% from 2011. In fact, 9 in 10 of these farmers run small farms, too.In addition to higher yields and higher farm income, their reasons include:Increased management flexibility.ver 17 million farmers around the world plant GM crops, and their numbers grow each season-they grew by 6% from 2011. In fact, 9 in 10 of these farmers run small farms, too.
FICA tax is paid by both workers and their employers. FICA tax is typically 7.65% of earnings up to $127,200 (2017 figure). Employees pay 6.2% of their earnings for Social Security retirement benefits and their employer pays 6.2% for a total of 12.4% of a worker's income. An additional 1.45% tax is also collected to fund Medicare benefits and this, too, is matched by employers.
When you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, you continue to pay premiums for your Part B (medical insurance) benefits. Medicare decides the Part B premium rate. The standard Part B premium for 2016 is $121.80, but can be higher depending on your income. For persons who receive Social Security benefits, many still pay the 2015 premium rate of $104.90. You usually also pay a separate monthly premium for having the Part C plan.