NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS, LLC

Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and providing a report to Congress that identifies any potential regulatory, non-regulatory, and legislative recommendations, including the appropriateness of any definitions for liquid orthophosphate-based nutrients used in conservation practices. Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit). Support S. 720 and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning. Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest. Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grants. Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: HR 1459

Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and providing a report to Congress that identifies any potential regulatory, non-regulatory, and legislative recommendations, including the appropriateness of any definitions for liquid orthophosphate-based nutrients used in conservation practices. Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit). Support S. 720 and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning. Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest. Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grants. Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: HR 1495

Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and providing a report to Congress that identifies any potential regulatory, non-regulatory, and legislative recommendations, including the appropriateness of any definitions for liquid orthophosphate-based nutrients used in conservation practices. Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit). Support S. 720 and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning. Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest. Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grants. Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 719

Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and providing a report to Congress that identifies any potential regulatory, non-regulatory, and legislative recommendations, including the appropriateness of any definitions for liquid orthophosphate-based nutrients used in conservation practices. Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit). Support S. 720 and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning. Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest. Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grants. Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 720

Issues relating to the role of government facilitating the pace of adoption of proven, sustainable & precision agricultural practices to further reduce GHG emissions. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and improving federal resources available for working lands programs like Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Security Program & the Regional Conservation Partnership (RCPP) programs. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and supporting financial incentives to farmers that are voluntary, science-based, and measurable and conservation practices employed should improve the efficiency of nutrient uptake, reducing nutrient losses, and improving farmers profitability. Support NRCS nutrient management practices 590 that encourages applications of in-furrow, starter fertilizer that will improve water quality & soil health. Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit). Support S. 720, and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning. Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest. Issues relating to adjustments to statutory language that would limit indirect (administrative) costs for USDAs Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to a fixed percentage. Allows organizations to capture administrative costs within their program agreement match. Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Office for Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) and future rounds of grant awards. Issues relating to timing and how USDA will proceed with establishment of the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, as prescribed in S.1251 and HR 2820, the Growing Climate Solutions Act that was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY 2023 (P.L. 117-328). Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: HR 1459

Issues relating to the role of government facilitating the pace of adoption of proven, sustainable & precision agricultural practices to further reduce GHG emissions. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and improving federal resources available for working lands programs like Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Security Program & the Regional Conservation Partnership (RCPP) programs. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and supporting financial incentives to farmers that are voluntary, science-based, and measurable and conservation practices employed should improve the efficiency of nutrient uptake, reducing nutrient losses, and improving farmers profitability. Support NRCS nutrient management practices 590 that encourages applications of in-furrow, starter fertilizer that will improve water quality & soil health. Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit). Support S. 720, and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning. Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest. Issues relating to adjustments to statutory language that would limit indirect (administrative) costs for USDAs Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to a fixed percentage. Allows organizations to capture administrative costs within their program agreement match. Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Office for Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) and future rounds of grant awards. Issues relating to timing and how USDA will proceed with establishment of the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, as prescribed in S.1251 and HR 2820, the Growing Climate Solutions Act that was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY 2023 (P.L. 117-328). Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: HR 1495

Issues relating to the role of government facilitating the pace of adoption of proven, sustainable & precision agricultural practices to further reduce GHG emissions. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and improving federal resources available for working lands programs like Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Security Program & the Regional Conservation Partnership (RCPP) programs. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and supporting financial incentives to farmers that are voluntary, science-based, and measurable and conservation practices employed should improve the efficiency of nutrient uptake, reducing nutrient losses, and improving farmers profitability. Support NRCS nutrient management practices 590 that encourages applications of in-furrow, starter fertilizer that will improve water quality & soil health. Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit). Support S. 720, and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning. Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest. Issues relating to adjustments to statutory language that would limit indirect (administrative) costs for USDAs Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to a fixed percentage. Allows organizations to capture administrative costs within their program agreement match. Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Office for Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) and future rounds of grant awards. Issues relating to timing and how USDA will proceed with establishment of the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, as prescribed in S.1251 and HR 2820, the Growing Climate Solutions Act that was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY 2023 (P.L. 117-328). Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: HR 2820

Issues relating to the role of government facilitating the pace of adoption of proven, sustainable & precision agricultural practices to further reduce GHG emissions. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and improving federal resources available for working lands programs like Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Security Program & the Regional Conservation Partnership (RCPP) programs. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and supporting financial incentives to farmers that are voluntary, science-based, and measurable and conservation practices employed should improve the efficiency of nutrient uptake, reducing nutrient losses, and improving farmers profitability. Support NRCS nutrient management practices 590 that encourages applications of in-furrow, starter fertilizer that will improve water quality & soil health. Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit). Support S. 720, and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning. Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest. Issues relating to adjustments to statutory language that would limit indirect (administrative) costs for USDAs Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to a fixed percentage. Allows organizations to capture administrative costs within their program agreement match. Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Office for Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) and future rounds of grant awards. Issues relating to timing and how USDA will proceed with establishment of the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, as prescribed in S.1251 and HR 2820, the Growing Climate Solutions Act that was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY 2023 (P.L. 117-328). Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.1251

Issues relating to the role of government facilitating the pace of adoption of proven, sustainable & precision agricultural practices to further reduce GHG emissions. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and improving federal resources available for working lands programs like Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Security Program & the Regional Conservation Partnership (RCPP) programs. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and supporting financial incentives to farmers that are voluntary, science-based, and measurable and conservation practices employed should improve the efficiency of nutrient uptake, reducing nutrient losses, and improving farmers profitability. Support NRCS nutrient management practices 590 that encourages applications of in-furrow, starter fertilizer that will improve water quality & soil health. Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit). Support S. 720, and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning. Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest. Issues relating to adjustments to statutory language that would limit indirect (administrative) costs for USDAs Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to a fixed percentage. Allows organizations to capture administrative costs within their program agreement match. Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Office for Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) and future rounds of grant awards. Issues relating to timing and how USDA will proceed with establishment of the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, as prescribed in S.1251 and HR 2820, the Growing Climate Solutions Act that was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY 2023 (P.L. 117-328). Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 719

Issues relating to the role of government facilitating the pace of adoption of proven, sustainable & precision agricultural practices to further reduce GHG emissions. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and improving federal resources available for working lands programs like Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Security Program & the Regional Conservation Partnership (RCPP) programs. Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and supporting financial incentives to farmers that are voluntary, science-based, and measurable and conservation practices employed should improve the efficiency of nutrient uptake, reducing nutrient losses, and improving farmers profitability. Support NRCS nutrient management practices 590 that encourages applications of in-furrow, starter fertilizer that will improve water quality & soil health. Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit). Support S. 720, and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning. Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest. Issues relating to adjustments to statutory language that would limit indirect (administrative) costs for USDAs Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to a fixed percentage. Allows organizations to capture administrative costs within their program agreement match. Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Office for Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) and future rounds of grant awards. Issues relating to timing and how USDA will proceed with establishment of the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, as prescribed in S.1251 and HR 2820, the Growing Climate Solutions Act that was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY 2023 (P.L. 117-328). Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 720

Issues relating to USDA-Rural Development Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (Funding Opportunity Number: RD‐RBS‐22‐01‐FPEP). Issues relating to NRCS 590 Nutrient Management Practice Standards and agriculture carbon programs. Issues relating to evaluation of a pacific northwest location for a new manufacturing plant to serve farmers in the US west coast region. Issues relating to possible national railroad strike. Support S. 5128, Fertilizer Stewardship, Utilization, Sustainability, Technology, Access, Innovation, and Nourishment Act (SUSTAINS Act) Issues relating to funds from USDAs Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) for farmers converting to precision agriculture & sustainable practices.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 5128

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.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2606

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.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.7764

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.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8294

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.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2518

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.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2606

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.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.7764

Issues relating to conservation provisions in Subtitle F, H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, (Committee Print 117-18). Issues relating to climate-smart agricultural nutrient practices and incentives under federal crop insurance for such practices. Issues relating to applications of commercial fertilizers under NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Nutrient Management Code 590.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5376