SUSTAINS Act

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, P.L. 117-169, provisions related to implementation of the Landscape Scale Restoration Program and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program Rural Forest Markets Act of 2023, S.3399/H.R. 5315 (generally, no specific provisions) The Forest Data Modernization Act of 2023, S.1743 (generally, no specific provisions) Issues related to the Climate Smart Commodities partnership program implementation by US Department of Agriculture Issues related to the American Forest Foundations Family Forest Carbon Program (generally) Issues related to the American Forest Foundations Field to Forest Program (generally) Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act, H.R. 2606 (generally, no specific provisions) Issues related to CPA-52 implementation by US Department of Agriculture Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill), H.R. 8467, generally, and provisions related to U.S. Department of Agricultures Regional Conservation Partnership Program Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of (HEIRS) Property Act, H.R. 8198 (generally, no specific provisions) Issues related to the USDA Conservation Stewardship Program Implementation of the Growing Climate Solutions Act, P.L. 117-2 (generally, no specific provisions) Reforestation tax incentives (generally, bill number not yet available)

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, P.L. 117-169, provisions related to implementation of the Landscape Scale Restoration Program and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program Rural Forest Markets Act of 2023, S.3399/H.R. 5315 (generally, no specific provisions) The Forest Data Modernization Act of 2023, S.1743 (generally, no specific provisions) Issues related to the Climate Smart Commodities partnership program implementation by US Department of Agriculture Issues related to the American Forest Foundations Family Forest Carbon Program (generally) Issues related to the American Forest Foundations Field to Forest Program (generally) Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act, H.R. 2606 (generally, no specific provisions) Issues related to CPA-52 implementation by US Department of Agriculture Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill), H.R. 8467, generally, and provisions related to U.S. Department of Agricultures Regional Conservation Partnership Program Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of (HEIRS) Property Act, H.R. 8198 (generally, no specific provisions) Issues related to the USDA Conservation Stewardship Program Implementation of the Growing Climate Solutions Act, P.L. 117-2 (generally, no specific provisions)

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, P.L. 117-169, provisions related to implementation of the Landscape Scale Restoration Program and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program Rural Forest Markets Act of 2023, S.3399/H.R. 5315 (generally, no specific provisions) The Forest Data Modernization Act of 2023, S.1743 (generally, no specific provisions) 2023 House Farm Bill (bill number not yet available), generally, and provisions related to US Department of Agricultures Regional Conservation Partnership Program Issues related to the Climate Smart Commodities partnership program implementation by US Department of Agriculture Issues related to the American Forest Foundations Family Forest Carbon Program (generally) Issues related to the American Forest Foundations Field to Forest Program (generally) Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act, H.R. 2606 (generally, no specific provisions) Issues related to CPA-52 implementation by US Department of Agriculture

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

- H.R. 2606, Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act of 2021 - S. 1251/H.R. 2820, Growing Climate Solutions Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1251/H.R.2820, Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 2606, Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues pertaining to climate and its impact in the agriculture, food, and forestry sectors; S.1251 - Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021, FY2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill; H.R.2606 - SUSTAINS Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

EPA Clean Water Rule - Supported efforts to finalize an effective, science-based rulemaking under the Clean Water Act. Conservation - Supported funding for farm bill conservation programs in FY 2022 appropriations process. Supported administrative actions to provide greater opportunity for dairy farmers to access EQIP and CSP. Climate change - provided feedback to House and Senate committees and member offices on potential climate change legislation and its impacts on the dairy sector. Advocated for Fiscal Year 2022 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations report language to direct that certain feed additives be classified as foods rather than drugs, as well as accompanying funding. In budget reconciliation process, supported the inclusion of climate smart ag provisions in budget reconciliation, including in the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376). Also supported Growing Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 2820 & S. 1251) and SUSTAINS Act (H.R. 2606).

Client expense: $306,540 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- H.R. 2606, Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act of 2021 - S. 1251/H.R. 2820, Growing Climate Solutions Act - H.R.2518, Producing Responsible Energy & Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment (PRECISE) Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Michigan Farm Bureau has communicated with the House and Senate opposing House-added sections of the America COMPETES Act that ban the farming and trade of American mink and significantly amend the Lacey Act. This would be detrimental to farmers raising mink and all of animal agriculture. Michigan Farm Bureau communicated with the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on S. 4030, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. Farm Bureau generally supported the bill, but opposed a provision in Section 2 and Section 7 which would establish a mandatory minimum order under which certain percentages of cattle are purchased. Farm Bureau also expressed support for the following livestock bills with the Ag Committees: H.R. 7764: directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide additional payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for nutrient management practices. H.R. 2518, the PRECISE Act: would allow for the use of EQIP dollars to be used for the adoption of precision agriculture technology for the purpose of participating in the EQIP program. H.R. 2606, the SUSTAINS Act: would establish public-private partnership contribution accounts within NRCS to incentivize private funding by awarding dollars to targeted conservation initiatives that would improve land use for sequestering carbon, wildlife habitat, water quality, and other practices that promote the conservation of natural resources. H.R. 4140, the BUTCHER BLOCK Act: would help drive competition by establishing a loan program at USDA Rural Development that would allow for the development of new and expanding processing facilities. Farm Bureau policy is generally supportive of enhanced enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act and our members support adequate funding and staff at USDA to carry out the mission. However, Farm Bureau has reservations regarding how H.R. 7606, the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act would be implemented and did not offer support.

H.R. 2606, Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act H.R. 2518, Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment (PRECISE) Act S.1251/H.R.2820, Growing Climate Solutions Act

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to climate-smart, precision-placed agricultural nutrient management practices that focus on efficient plant uptake, reducing nutrient losses, improved water quality and soil health and provide incentives for farmers. Issues relating to applications of precision-placed, in-furrow orthophosphate starter fertilizer under USDA-NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Nutrient Management Code 590. Issues relating to the Executive Order, Promoting Competition in the American Economy and the notice from USDA about plans for investments to Support Innovative American-made Fertilizer to give US Farmers more choices in the Marketplace. Issues relating to the need for more production of phosphoric acid. Issues relating to USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. Support H.R. 2606, the Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions Act of 2021 (SUSTAINS Act). This legislation encourages private sector funding of USDA conservation initiatives. Support H.R.7764, that directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide additional payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives (EQIP) Program for implementation of a nutrient management practice. Issues relating to funds from the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act going toward a streamlining initiative that provides incentives for nutrient management activities through Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), EQIP Conservation Incentive Contracts, and the Conservation Stewardship Program. Issues relating to liquid, orthophosphate fertilizer and regenerative agriculture systems. Issues relating to companies driving carbon credit market development through pledges to become net-zero and offsetting their carbon emissions using energy efficiency, renewable energy, or carbon credits. Issues relating to an amendment to H.R. 8294 , Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023 before the House Rules Committee that requires the Secretary of the Interior to designate phosphate and potash as critical minerals. The designation as a critical mineral would make the process for extraction and production in the US less burdensome.

- H.R. 2606, Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act of 2021 - S. 1251/H.R. 2820 the Growing Climate Solutions Act, to create a new USDA program to address climate change by empowering farmers, ranchers, and private landowners to voluntarily implement agriculture and farming practices that will reduce emissions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to climate-smart, precision-placed agricultural nutrient management practices that focus on efficient plant uptake, reducing nutrient losses, improved water quality and soil health and provide incentives for farmers. Issues relating to applications of precision-placed, in-furrow orthophosphate starter fertilizer under USDA-NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Nutrient Management Code 590. Issues relating to farmer participation in Environmental Quality Incentive Program and Conservation Stewardship Program. Issues relating to how stakeholders provide testimony for field hearings on the 2023 Farm Bill Issues relating to the Executive Order, Promoting Competition in the American Economy and the notice from USDA about plans for investments to Support Innovative American-made Fertilizer to give US Farmers more choices in the Marketplace. Issues relating to the need for more production of phosphoric acid. Issues relating to an update of USDA-Economic Research Service publication Farm Profits and Adoption of Precision Agriculture. Support H.R. 2606, the Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions Act of 2021 (SUSTAINS Act). This legislation encourages private sector funding of USDA conservation initiatives. Support H.R.7764, that directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide additional payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives (EQIP) Program for implementation of a nutrient management practice. Support H.R. 2518, Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act, or PRECISE Act. Alleviates farmers costs of conversion to more sustainable nutrient management practices. The PRECISE Act compliments the principles of the voluntary, EQIP and CSP conservation programs by leveraging incentives for the adoption of precision agriculture technology by increasing cost share and practice payments for the purchase of precision agriculture equipment and systems.

H.R. 2606, Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act H.R. 2518, Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment (PRECISE) Act

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE