California Milk Marketing Order Act

Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act; Trade Promotion Authority Legislation; Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act (H.R. 1599)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act; Trade Promotion Authority Legislation; Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act (H.R. 1599)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act; Trade Promotion Authority Legislation; Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act (H.R. 1599)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act; Trade Promotion Authority Legislation; Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act (H.R. 1599)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

2014 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Margin Protection Program. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest. Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act HR 4800 - Ag Appropriations S 2389 - Ag Appropriations

Client expense: $135,164 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority. H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R.2748, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. S.1486, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. H.R.3695, to extend temporarily the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act. H.Res.379, to express sense of House regarding Senate crop insurance amendment to H.R.2642. H.R.4157, the Farmer Identity Protection Act.H.R.4413, Customer Protection and end User Relief Act. H.R. 4423, Acre in, Acre Out Act. H.R.4956, American Energy Opportunity Act of 2014. H.R.4992, Refueling Assistance Act of 2014. S.2201, to limit Federal Crop Insurance Corporation subsidy to agricultural producers. S.2330, End-User Protection Act of 2014. H.R.5392, Fairness for Farmers Act of 2014. H.R.5542, Farm Protection Act of 2014. H.R.5616, to promote and enhance urban agricultural production and agricultural research. H.R.5634, to amend the Federal crop Insurance Act. S.2764, American Livestock Protection and Ranching Opportunity Act of 2014. S.2815, Farmer Flexibility Act of 2014. S.CON.RES.39, supports voluntary, incentive-based private land conservation through local districts. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences. Postal service reform, including rural community service

2014 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act HR 4800 - Ag Appropriations S 2389 - Ag Appropriations

Client expense: $135,164 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

2014 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act HR 4800 - Ag Appropriations S 2389 - Ag Appropriations

Client expense: $147,971 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority. H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R.2748, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. S.1486, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. H.R.3695, to extend temporarily the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act. H.Res.379, to express sense of House regarding Senate crop insurance amendment to H.R.2642. H.R.4157, the Farmer Identity Protection Act.H.R.4413, Customer Protection and end User Relief Act. H.R. 4423, Acre in, Acre Out Act. H.R.4956, American Energy Opportunity Act of 2014. H.R.4992, Refueling Assistance Act of 2014. S.2201, to limit Federal Crop Insurance Corporation subsidy to agricultural producers. S.2330, End-User Protection Act of 2014. H.R.5392, Fairness for Farmers Act of 2014. H.R.5542, Farm Protection Act of 2014. H.R.5616, to promote and enhance urban agricultural production and agricultural research. H.R.5634, to amend the Federal crop Insurance Act. S.2764, American Livestock Protection and Ranching Opportunity Act of 2014. S.2815, Farmer Flexibility Act of 2014. S.CON.RES.39, supports voluntary, incentive-based private land conservation through local districts. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences. Postal service reform, including rural community service

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act

Client expense: $143,332 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

2014 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act HR 4800 - Ag Appropriations S 2389 - Ag Appropriations

Client expense: $104,444 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority. H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R.2748, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. S.1486, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. H.R.3695, to extend temporarily the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act. H.Res.379, to express sense of House regarding Senate crop insurance amendment to H.R.2642. H.R.4157, the Farmer Identity Protection Act.H.R.4413, Customer Protection and end User Relief Act. H.R. 4423, Acre in, Acre Out Act. H.R.4956, American Energy Opportunity Act of 2014. H.R.4992, Refueling Assistance Act of 2014. S.2201, to limit Federal Crop Insurance Corporation subsidy to agricultural producers. S.2330, End-User Protection Act of 2014. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences. Postal service reform, including rural community service

Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

California federal milk marketing order (H.R. 1396/S. 663, support); 2014 Farm Bill (S.10/S. 954/H.R.1947, H.R.2642 support); Farm Bill Implementation: monitor; Dairy Security Act (support); Goodlatte/Scott Amendment (oppose), Farmer Cooperative Caucus (support);

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Legislation to reauthorize Farm Programs and reform U.S. dairy policy: Agriculture Reform, Food & Jobs Act of 2013 (S.10); Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013 (S.605); Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 (S.670); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act;

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority. H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R.2748, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. S.1486, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. H.R.3695, to extend temporarily the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act. H.Res.379, to express sense of House regarding Senate crop insurance amendment to H.R.2642. H.R.4157, the Farmer Identity Protection Act.Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences. Postal service reform, including rural community service

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 10 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Client expense: $217,009 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act

Client expense: $357,473 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 2642; HR 1947; "The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013;" provisions impacting dairy producers S663/HR1396; The California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act of 2013; authorization of proposed FMMO for California. S954; "The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013;" provisions affecting dairy producers. HR 3102; Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013; nutrition assistance provisions of farm bill

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority. H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R.2748, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. S.1486, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. H.R.3695, to extend temporarily the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act. H.Res.379, to express sense of House regarding Senate crop insurance amendment to H.R.2642.Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences. Postal service reform, including rural community service

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act

Client expense: $111,415 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Legislation to reauthorize Farm Programs and reform U.S. dairy policy: Agriculture Reform, Food & Jobs Act of 2013 (S.10); Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013 (S.605); Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 (S.670); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Legislation to reauthorize Farm Programs and reform U.S. dairy policy: Agriculture Reform, Food & Jobs Act of 2013 (S.10); Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013 (S.605); Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 (S.670); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act;

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

California federal milk marketing order (H.R. 1396/S. 663, support); 2013 Farm Bill (S.10/S. 954/H.R.1947 support, H.R.2642 Monitor); Dairy Security Act (support); Goodlatte/Scott Amendment (oppose), Farmer Cooperative Caucus (support); Sensible School Lunch Act (H.R. 1303/S.427, support)

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 2642; HR 1947; "THe Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013;" provisions impacting dairy producers S663/HR1396; The California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act of 2013; authorization of proposed FMMO for California. S954; "The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013;" provisions affecting dairy producers. HR 3102; Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013; nutrition assistance provisions of farm bill

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 10 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Client expense: $217,009 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

California federal milk marketing order (H.R. 1396/S. 663, support); 2013 Farm Bill (S.10/S. 954/H.R.1947 support, H.R.2642 Monitor); Dairy Security Act (support); Goodlatte/Scott Amendment (oppose), Preserving Marginal Lands and Protecting Farming Act (H.R. 349, support); Farmer Cooperative Caucus (support); Sensible School Lunch Act (H.R. 1303/S.427, support)

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Legislation to reauthorize Farm Programs and reform U.S. dairy policy: Agriculture Reform, Food & Jobs Act of 2013 (S.10); Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013 (S.605); Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 (S.670); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act;

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority. H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R.2748, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. S.1486, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service.Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences. Postal service reform, including rural community service

HR 1947; "THe Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013;" provisions impacting dairy producers S663/HR1396; The California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act of 2013; authorization of proposed FMMO for California. S954; "The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013;" provisions affecting dairy producers.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

California federal milk marketing order (H.R. 1396/S. 663, support); 2013 Farm Bill (S.10/S. 954/H.R.1947 support, H.R.2642 Monitor); Dairy Security Act (support); Goodlatte/Scott Amendment (oppose), Preserving Marginal Lands and Protecting Farming Act (H.R. 349, support); Farmer Cooperative Caucus (support); Sensible School Lunch Act (H.R. 1303/S.427, support)

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

California federal milk marketing order (H.R. 1396/S. 663, support); 2013 Farm Bill (S.10/S. 954/H.R.1947 support, H.R.2642 Monitor); Dairy Security Act (support); Goodlatte/Scott Amendment (oppose), Preserving Marginal Lands and Protecting Farming Act (H.R. 349, support); Farmer Cooperative Caucus (support); Sensible School Lunch Act (H.R. 1303/S.427, support)

Client expense: $463,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 10 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Client expense: $190,032 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority.Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences.

Legislation to reauthorize Farm Programs and reform U.S. dairy policy: Agriculture Reform, Food & Jobs Act of 2013 (S.10); Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013 (S.605); Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 (S.670); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act;

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

The Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (extension); Implementation of provisions affecting dairy producers. S663/HR1396; The California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act of 2013; authorization of proposed FMMO for California. S10; Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013; provisions affecting dairy producers.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 10 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Client expense: $122,120 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Legislation to reauthorize Farm Programs and reform U.S. dairy policy: Agriculture Reform, Food & Jobs Act of 2013 (S.10); Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013 (S.605); Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 (S.670); California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act (S.663, H.R. 1396); Immigration Reform Legislation (H.R. 1444); Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits & Security Act

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

California federal milk marketing order (H.R. 1396/S. 663, support); 2013 Farm Bill (S. 10, support); Dairy Security Act (support); Preserving Marginal Lands and Protecting Farming Act (HR 349, support); Farmer Cooperative Caucus (support); Sensible School Lunch Act (H.R. 1303/S.427, support)

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)