CHARLES WILLETT

Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels Infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE (Research Education and Economics) USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. USDA biotechnology labeling implementation The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Requirement for USDA to issue report on available data sets regarding use and effects of conservation practices and summary of steps to provide such data to university researchers. New cover crop practice guidelines for federal crop insurance along with a more flexible date for growers to hay, graze, or cut a cover crop on prevented planted acres. Agriculture Disaster Aid Implementation of applying Yield Trend Adjustment factor to the guarantee of the modified Agriculture Risk Coverage Program - county option. Support of the Family Farmer Relief Act Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act Inquiry for Colorado Corn Growers on Transition Yields, Limited Irrigation agreements and availability of higher levels of revenue insurance coverage Federal Crop Insurance: Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction

Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels Infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE (Research Education and Economics) USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. USDA biotechnology labeling implementation The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Requirement for USDA to issue report on available data sets regarding use and effects of conservation practices and summary of steps to provide such data to university researchers. Agriculture Disaster Aid Support Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act Support H.R 5259: Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019 Support Seeding Naval Resilience Act Support Reauthorization of Gran Standards Act Support tax code changes to protect farmers' use of cash method of accounting Federal Crop Insurance: Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process Formation of House Crop Insurance Caucus Concerns regarding accuracy of June crop report released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service Oppose cuts in 2021 President's Budget

Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels Infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE (Research Education and Economics) USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. USDA biotechnology labeling implementation The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Requirement for USDA to issue report on available data sets regarding use and effects of conservation practices and summary of steps to provide such data to university researchers. New cover crop practice guidelines for federal crop insurance along with a more flexible date for growers to hay, graze, or cut a cover crop on prevented planted acres. Agriculture Disaster Aid Implementation of applying Yield Trend Adjustment factor to the guarantee of the modified Agriculture Risk Coverage Program - county option. Support of the Family Farmer Relief Act Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act Inquiry for Colorado Corn Growers on Transition Yields, Limited Irrigation agreements and availability of higher levels of revenue insurance coverage Federal Crop Insurance: Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction

Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels Infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE (Research Education and Economics) USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. USDA biotechnology labeling implementation The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Requirement for USDA to issue report on available data sets regarding use and effects of conservation practices and summary of steps to provide such data to university researchers. Agriculture Disaster Aid Implementation of applying Yield Trend Adjustment factor to the guarantee of the modified Agriculture Risk Coverage Program - county option. Support of the Family Farmer Relief Act Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act Federal Crop Insurance: Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process Formation of House Crop Insurance Caucus Concerns regarding accuracy of June crop report released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels Infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE (Research Education and Economics) USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. USDA biotechnology labeling implementation The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in the same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.

Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.

Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget Support AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA regulation of biotechnology Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol Inquiry on proposal to add cottonseed to the oilseed program in the ARC/PLC programs FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Procurement and USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues. PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section

Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget Support AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA regulation of biotechnology Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Procurement and USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Support the appointment of Chris Giancarlo as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation Federal Crop Insurance: Changes to replant rule to better reflect contemporary farming practices. Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support expansion of the Margin Protection Insurance policy availability. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on Senate Agriculture appropriations bills approved funding for the National Agriculture Statistics Service

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill. Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision, support of permanent tax cuts for pass-through entities. Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiries on loss adjustments and claims for fumonisin related quality discounts.

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill. Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision, support of permanent tax cuts for pass-through entities. Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiries on loss adjustments and claims for fumonisin related quality discounts.

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section

Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill. Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision, support of permanent tax cuts for pass-through entities. Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiries on loss adjustments and claims for fumonisin related quality discounts.

2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization, Agricultural Act of 2014. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate farm bills that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support reauthorization of current P.L. 480, Food for Progress, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Oppose use of these program funds to pay costs of unspecified activities in recipient countries and proposal to decrease minimum funding level for non-emergency Title II programs. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support corn-based ethanol. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products. Definitions of actively engaged farmers in the new farm bill for the purpose of payment limitations. Support nomination of Darci Vetter, Deputy Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, as Chief Agricultural Negotiator on office of USTR. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Senate Finance Committee tax reform discussion draft that would require certain agricultural businesses to shift from cash accounting methods to accrual methods of accounting. H.R. 4267, legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. CFTC: Request for clarity on Forward Contract Exclusion to volumetric options embedded within a physical contract. Farm Bill implementation: Adequate resources for FSA training and regional equity in resource for web-based decision tools. Comments on proposed rulemaking regarding position limits for derivatives. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Support of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations.

2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support corn-based ethanol and RFS. Concerns regarding the Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support nomination of Darci Vetter, Deputy Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, as Chief Agricultural Negotiator on office of USTR. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Senate Finance Committee tax reform discussion draft that would require certain agricultural businesses to shift from cash accounting methods to accrual methods of accounting. Legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Support of HR 4413, the Customer Protection and End-User Relief Act of 2014 Support renewal of the expired provisions in the federal tax code for Section 179 Small Business Expensing and Bonus Depreciation Inquiry on proposed legislation to address concerns regarding business expensing rules released by the Internal Revenue Service Supported an open, competitive bid process for the new farm bill commodity and crop insurance program web-based producer decision tools to be funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Inquiries and recommendations on the implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, administration of seed corn production history, production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage Programs Support of funding for the Veteran/Farmer programs authorized in the Farm Bill. Oppose amendments to the Agriculture Appropriations bills that would adversely impact funding and implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Farm Bill implementation: Adequate resources for FSA training and regional equity in resource for web-based decision tools. Comments on proposed rulemaking regarding position limits for derivatives. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Supported an open, competitive bid process for the new farm bill commodity and crop insurance program web-based producer decision tools to be funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Inquiries and recommendations on the implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, administration of seed corn production history, production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage Programs Support of timely implementation of new provisions for bifurcation of enterprise unit policy coverage and the Supplemental Coverage Option Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors

2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre programs as well as direct and counter-cyclical programs. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre and direct and counter-cyclical programs. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology.

2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS. Support of amendment by Rep. Bob Gibbs to modify price loss coverage program in H.R. 1947. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support of nomination of Krysta Harden to Deputy Secretary of USDA. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate farm bills that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support reauthorization of current P.L. 480, Food for Progress, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Oppose use of these program funds to pay costs of unspecified activities in recipient countries and proposal to decrease minimum funding level for non-emergency Title II programs. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Support of improved 508H system incentives for new product research and development. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS. Support of amendment by Rep. Bob Gibbs to modify price loss coverage program in H.R. 1947. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support of nomination of Krysta Harden to Deputy Secretary of USDA. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Suppor of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate farm bills that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support reauthorization of current P.L. 480, Food for Progress, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Oppose use of these program funds to pay costs of unspecified activities in recipient countries and proposal to decrease minimum funding level for non-emergency Title II programs. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Support of improved 508H system incentives for new product research and development. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS. Support of amendment by Rep. Bob Gibbs to modify price loss coverage program in H.R. 1947. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support of nomination of Krysta Harden to Deputy Secretary of USDA. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Suppor of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre programs as well as direct and counter-cyclical programs. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre and direct and counter-cyclical programs. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology.

2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2013. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Support of legislation to extend of Transaction Account Guarantee program for community banks through the FDIC insurance program. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Oppose Amendment 254 (Begich-Flake) amendment to S.Con.Res. 8 regarding disclosure of personal information related to participation in the federal crop insurance program. Comments regarding potential impact of the American Family Economic Protection act as a replacement for the budget sequestration and proposed funding cuts to current commodity programs. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Inquiry regarding crop insurance premium increases resulting from changes to preventing planting loads in rating system. Support of Acreage and Crop Reporting System Streamlining Initiative for FSA and RMA administered programs. Discussion of various Commodity Title reforms proposed by the House and Senate Agriculture Committees for a new farm bill in 2012.

2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTC: implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; public comments requested revision of the seventh element of its test for embedded volumetric optionality in a forward contract to clarify that the relevant time for looking at the parties intentions is at the time the contract was entered into as opposed to the time for exercise on non-exercise of the opportunity. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Crop Insurance: Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology and expansion of the Yield Trend Endorsement to other crops and states. Discussion with RMA officials reported inconsistencies in aflatoxin testing/loss adjustment procedures; revision in producer guidance and information on RMA website. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Support of legislation to extend of Transaction Account Guarantee program for community banks through the FDIC insurance program. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.

2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, FEderal Agriculture REform and Risk Management Act H.R. 6233, Agriculture Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Change in release time/pause in trading for USDAs major statistical response, in particular, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates to ensure timely and more equal access to a wide range of market participants. Modification of provisions for federal crop insurance to allow haying and grazing of a corn crop for the 2013 crop year. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.

2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, FEderal Agriculture REform and Risk Management Act H.R. 6233, Agriculture Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Change in release time/pause in trading for USDAs major statistical response, in particular, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates to ensure timely and more equal access to a wide range of market participants. Modification of provisions for federal crop insurance to allow haying and grazing of a corn crop for the 2013 crop year. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.

Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program Congressional Issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac Biofuels Infrastructure; Biofuels Research & Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Repeal of three percent withholding requirement on payments made to vendors by government entities. Funding of agriculture programs in the FY2012 budget S.473 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2011 H.R. 1573 - To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Support of current baseline spending for the Farm Bill Commodity Title and possible transfer of direct payments to ACRE, crop insurance and other risk management programs. FY2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill support funding for mandatory programs in the current farm bill. Support of completion of new farm bill authorization by the end of FY 2012. House FY2012 Budget Resolution support for spending reductions that are equitable and proportional to USDAs share funding in the federal budget. NCGA Public Comments on Independent Review Teams recommendations for changes to federal crop insurance program rating methodology. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program Coexistence Issues; FIFRA/Pesiticide Registration Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance; Update on research issues from USDA REE Proposed changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rule making issued the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer and Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS supported agriculture systems. Regulatory changes introduced by RMA to revise corn test weight discounts for federal crop insurance Public comments to CFTC in opposition to CME Group proposal to increase daily price limits on Corn Futures and Options CBOT Rule 10102D Requested information from USDA on payments from the SURE disaster assistance distributed by state Administration of crop insurance prevented planting provisions for production losses related to weather related flood management decisions by Corps of Engineers Inquiry into treatment of prevented planting indemnity claims and premiums paid for crop insurance policies that cover enterprise units.

Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program Congressional Issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac Biofuels Infrastructure; Biofuels Research & Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Repeal of three percent withholding requirement on payments made to vendors by government entities. Funding of agriculture programs in the FY2012 budget S.473 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2011 H.R. 1573 - To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Support of current baseline spending for the Farm Bill Commodity Title and possible transfer of direct payments to ACRE, crop insurance and other risk management programs. FY2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill support funding for mandatory programs in the current farm bill. Support of completion of new farm bill authorization by the end of FY 2012. House FY2012 Budget Resolution support for spending reductions that are equitable and proportional to USDAs share funding in the federal budget. NCGA Public Comments on Independent Review Teams recommendations for changes to federal crop insurance program rating methodology. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program Coexistence Issues; FIFRA/Pesiticide Registration Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance; Update on research issues from USDA REE Proposed changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rule making issued the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer and Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS supported agriculture systems. Regulatory changes introduced by RMA to revise corn test weight discounts for federal crop insurance Public comments to CFTC in opposition to CME Group proposal to increase daily price limits on Corn Futures and Options CBOT Rule 10102D Requested information from USDA on payments from the SURE disaster assistance distributed by state Administration of crop insurance prevented planting provisions for production losses related to weather related flood management decisions by Corps of Engineers Inquiry into treatment of prevented planting indemnity claims and premiums paid for crop insurance policies that cover enterprise units.

H.R. 6124 The Food Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implemenation H.R. 6124 Food Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 2759 Food Safety Enhancement Act Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act Congressional Issues: S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 4213: American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 FY2011 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Average Crop Revenue Program Implemenation Biofuels Infrastructure Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits Farm Bill Conservation Programs FIFRA/FQPA Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives in commodity and securities markets. Mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives in regulated central clearing houses. Comments to RMA on APH Rating Methodology for Federal Crop Insurance Program Legislation to extend business tax provisions that expired at teh end of 2009 Restoring American Finiancial Stability Act - Proposals for mandatory clearing of Over-the-Counter Derivatives in commodity exchanges Legislative proposals for estate tax reform Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws ANSO Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Biobased Procurement Program CAFO Rulemaking Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence, Standard Reinsurance Agreement Negotiations Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Comments to RMA on APH Rating Methodology for Federal Crop Insurance Program Request by RMA Regional Office for affliated state association comments on non-irrgated issues plaguing crop insurance in Western Nebraska, Western Kansas, and Eastern Colorado. Questions on quality loss adjustments procedures due to claims for vomitoxin related Damage. Inquiry to NASS and RMA on counties disqualified for Group Risk Income Protection policies in the federal crop insurance program.

H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act Congressional Issues: Proposed 2009 Ad Hoc Agricultural Disaster Aid under Section 32 authority. S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of Over-the-Counter Derivatives H.R. 5124; legislation prohibiting the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine H.R. 5141 - Small Business Paperwork Elimination Act - Support S. 3758 - Small Business Paperwork Elimination Act - Support Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Biofuels Infrastructure Biofuels Research & Development Corn Amylase Approval - Support Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits Estate Tax Amendment to H.R. 5297 - Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 Farm Bill Conservation Programs FIFRA/FQPA RMA, APH and COMBO Rating Methodology for Federal Crop Insurance Program Legislation to extend business tax provisions that expired at the end of 2009 Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010; proposed regulation of Over-the-Counter Derivatives Post patent biotechnology research, investment and industry concerns FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Yeild Trend Adjustment Proposal - Federal Crop Insurance Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Limitations on Section 32 Ad Hoc Agricultural Disaster Assistance for 2009. Biobased Procurement Program CAFO Rulemaking Corn Amylase Approval - Support Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Changes proposed by the Farm Service Agency to modify the Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreement (UGRSA) Insect resistance management proposals Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance

H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program Congressional Issues: Proposed 2009 Ad Hoc Agricultural Disaster Aid under Section 32 authority. H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of Over-the-Counter Derivatives H.R. 5124; legislation prohibiting the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine S. 3221; legislation to preserve eligibility for guarantee farmer loan program. S. 3307; Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Biofuels Infrastructure Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits Coexistence Issues Estate Tax Reform Legislation Farm Bill Conservation Programs Legislation to extend business tax provisions that expired at the end of 2009 FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Yeild Trend Adjustment Endorsement Proposal - Federal Crop Insurance Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program Coexistence Issues FIFRA/Pesiticide Registration Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Inquiry on distribution of SURE and Ad Hoc disaster assistance payments. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Proposed guidance by RMA to address prevented planting claims in the prairie pothole region Restoration of certain counties eligibility for GRP/GRZP County Crop Insurance program eligibility. Timely distribution of ACRE payments. Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Changes proposed by the Farm Service Agency to modify the Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreement (UGRSA) Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance Update on research issues from USDA REE

H.R. 6124 The Food Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act Congressional Issues: S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of Over-the-Counter Derivatives H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 5124; legislation prohibiting the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine FY2011 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation Biofuels Infrastructure Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits Farm Bill Conservation Programs FIFRA/FQPA RMA, APH and COMBO Rating Methodology for Federal Crop Insurance Program Legislation to extend business tax provisions that expired at the end of 2009 Future funding of commodity programs Legislation to maintain 2008 Farm Bill eligibility ruls for FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010; proposed regulation of Over-the-Counter Derivatives Post patent biotechnology research, investment and industry concerns FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws ANSI Sustaninable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Biobased Procurement Program CAFO Rulemaking Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence, Standard Reinsurance Agreement Negotiations Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Inquiry to NASS and RMA on counties disqualified for Group Risk Income Protection policies in the federal crop insurance program Support budget savings from new Standard Reinsurance Agreement for the federal crop insurance program to be redirected back to the USDA programs Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Changes proposed by the Farm Service Agency to modify the Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreement (UGRSA) Insect resistance management proposals Support current U.S. position in Codex on labeling for biotechnology

H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act Congressional Issues: Proposed 2009 Ad Hoc Agricultural Disaster Aid under Section 32 authority. S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of Over-the-Counter Derivatives H.R. 5124; legislation prohibiting the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine H.R. 5141 - Small Business Paperwork Elimination Act - Support S. 3758 - Small Business Paperwork Elimination Act - Support Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Biofuels Infrastructure Biofuels Research & Development Corn Amylase Approval - Support Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits Estate Tax Amendment to H.R. 5297 - Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 Farm Bill Conservation Programs FIFRA/FQPA RMA, APH and COMBO Rating Methodology for Federal Crop Insurance Program Legislation to extend business tax provisions that expired at the end of 2009 Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010; proposed regulation of Over-the-Counter Derivatives Post patent biotechnology research, investment and industry concerns FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Yeild Trend Adjustment Proposal - Federal Crop Insurance Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Limitations on Section 32 Ad Hoc Agricultural Disaster Assistance for 2009. Biobased Procurement Program CAFO Rulemaking Corn Amylase Approval - Support Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Changes proposed by the Farm Service Agency to modify the Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreement (UGRSA) Insect resistance management proposals Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance

Energy & Water Appropriations for FY10; Mississippi River Inland Waterways, Trust Fund, DOE Biomass H.R. 3183; S. 1436 - Appropriations for the Naviagation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

Energy & Water Appropriations for FY10; Mississippi River, Inland Waterways, Trust Fund, DOE Biomass H.R. 3183; S. 1436 - Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program Congressional Issues: Proposed 2009 Ad Hoc Agricultural Disaster Aid under Section 32 authority. H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of Over-the-Counter Derivatives H.R. 5124; legislation prohibiting the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine S. 3221; legislation to preserve eligibility for guarantee farmer loan program. S. 3307; Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Biofuels Infrastructure Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits Coexistence Issues Estate Tax Reform Legislation Farm Bill Conservation Programs Legislation to extend business tax provisions that expired at the end of 2009 FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Yeild Trend Adjustment Endorsement Proposal - Federal Crop Insurance Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program Coexistence Issues FIFRA/Pesiticide Registration Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Inquiry on distribution of SURE and Ad Hoc disaster assistance payments. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Proposed guidance by RMA to address prevented planting claims in the prairie pothole region Restoration of certain counties eligibility for GRP/GRZP County Crop Insurance program eligibility. Timely distribution of ACRE payments. Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Changes proposed by the Farm Service Agency to modify the Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreement (UGRSA) Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance Update on research issues from USDA REE

H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act Congressional Issues: Proposed 2009 Ad Hoc Agricultural Disaster Aid under Section 32 authority. S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of Over-the-Counter Derivatives H.R. 5124; legislation prohibiting the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine H.R. 5141 - Small Business Paperwork Elimination Act - Support S. 3758 - Small Business Paperwork Elimination Act - Support Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Biofuels Infrastructure Biofuels Research & Development Corn Amylase Approval - Support Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits Estate Tax Amendment to H.R. 5297 - Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 Farm Bill Conservation Programs FIFRA/FQPA RMA, APH and COMBO Rating Methodology for Federal Crop Insurance Program Legislation to extend business tax provisions that expired at the end of 2009 Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010; proposed regulation of Over-the-Counter Derivatives Post patent biotechnology research, investment and industry concerns FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Yeild Trend Adjustment Proposal - Federal Crop Insurance Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Limitations on Section 32 Ad Hoc Agricultural Disaster Assistance for 2009. Biobased Procurement Program CAFO Rulemaking Corn Amylase Approval - Support Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Changes proposed by the Farm Service Agency to modify the Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreement (UGRSA) Insect resistance management proposals Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance

H.R. 6124 The Food Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implemenation H.R. 6124 Food Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 2759 Food Safety Enhancement Act Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act Congressional Issues: S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 4213: American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 FY2011 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Average Crop Revenue Program Implemenation Biofuels Infrastructure Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits Farm Bill Conservation Programs FIFRA/FQPA Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives in commodity and securities markets. Mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives in regulated central clearing houses. Comments to RMA on APH Rating Methodology for Federal Crop Insurance Program Legislation to extend business tax provisions that expired at teh end of 2009 Restoring American Finiancial Stability Act - Proposals for mandatory clearing of Over-the-Counter Derivatives in commodity exchanges Legislative proposals for estate tax reform Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws ANSO Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Biobased Procurement Program CAFO Rulemaking Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence, Standard Reinsurance Agreement Negotiations Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Comments to RMA on APH Rating Methodology for Federal Crop Insurance Program Request by RMA Regional Office for affliated state association comments on non-irrgated issues plaguing crop insurance in Western Nebraska, Western Kansas, and Eastern Colorado. Questions on quality loss adjustments procedures due to claims for vomitoxin related Damage. Inquiry to NASS and RMA on counties disqualified for Group Risk Income Protection policies in the federal crop insurance program.

H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act Congressional Issues: Proposed 2009 Ad Hoc Agricultural Disaster Aid under Section 32 authority. S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of Over-the-Counter Derivatives H.R. 5124; legislation prohibiting the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine H.R. 5141 - Small Business Paperwork Elimination Act - Support S. 3758 - Small Business Paperwork Elimination Act - Support Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Biofuels Infrastructure Biofuels Research & Development Corn Amylase Approval - Support Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits Estate Tax Amendment to H.R. 5297 - Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 Farm Bill Conservation Programs FIFRA/FQPA RMA, APH and COMBO Rating Methodology for Federal Crop Insurance Program Legislation to extend business tax provisions that expired at the end of 2009 Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010; proposed regulation of Over-the-Counter Derivatives Post patent biotechnology research, investment and industry concerns FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Yeild Trend Adjustment Proposal - Federal Crop Insurance Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Limitations on Section 32 Ad Hoc Agricultural Disaster Assistance for 2009. Biobased Procurement Program CAFO Rulemaking Corn Amylase Approval - Support Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Changes proposed by the Farm Service Agency to modify the Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreement (UGRSA) Insect resistance management proposals Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance

H.R. 6124 The Food Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act Congressional Issues: S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of Over-the-Counter Derivatives H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 5124; legislation prohibiting the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine FY2011 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation Biofuels Infrastructure Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits Farm Bill Conservation Programs FIFRA/FQPA RMA, APH and COMBO Rating Methodology for Federal Crop Insurance Program Legislation to extend business tax provisions that expired at the end of 2009 Future funding of commodity programs Legislation to maintain 2008 Farm Bill eligibility ruls for FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010; proposed regulation of Over-the-Counter Derivatives Post patent biotechnology research, investment and industry concerns FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws ANSI Sustaninable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Biobased Procurement Program CAFO Rulemaking Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence, Standard Reinsurance Agreement Negotiations Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Inquiry to NASS and RMA on counties disqualified for Group Risk Income Protection policies in the federal crop insurance program Support budget savings from new Standard Reinsurance Agreement for the federal crop insurance program to be redirected back to the USDA programs Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Changes proposed by the Farm Service Agency to modify the Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreement (UGRSA) Insect resistance management proposals Support current U.S. position in Codex on labeling for biotechnology

Energy & Water Appropriations for FY10; Mississippi River, Inland Waterways, Trust Fund, DOE Biomass H.R. 3183; S. 1436 - Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Energy & Water Appropriations for FY10; Mississippi River Inland Waterways, Trust Fund, DOE Biomass H.R. 3183; S. 1436 - Appropriations for the Naviagation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

H.R. 6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 2749 - Food Saftey Enhancement Act Title I, Commodity Programs; Implmentation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program and the FSA Farm Storage Loan Program. Congressional Issues: FY 2011 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program. Agriculture Transportation. Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws. Average Crop Revenue Program implementation - production evidence requirements and land owner approval procedures. Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Biofuels Infrastructure. Biofuels Research & Development. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits. Farm Bill Conservation Programs. FIFRA/FQPA H.R. 2749 - Food Saftey Enhancement Act - concerns regarding on farm provisions to expand FDA's authority on access to records, product traceability and establishement of safety standard regulations. Proposed taxes on sweetened beverages. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives in the commodity and securities markets and to require clearing of OTC derivatives in regulated central clearing houses. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws ANSO Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Biobased Procurement Program CAFO Rulemaking Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Delays in implementation of changes to FSA Farm Storage Loan Program. Disparities in quality discount procedures for mycotoxin loss claims for farm stored and commercial stored corn. Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence, Standard Reinsurance Agreement. Implementation of Average Crop Revenue Program: additional information resources for FSA staff and eligible farmers. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Request UPdated on Progress of Implementation. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program

HR 2749 The Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, issues and concerns regarding the bill's on farm provisions to expand the authority of the HHS/FDA on access to records, product traceability, and establishment of safety standard regulations, also concerns regarding quarantine and stop movement provisions.

H.R. 6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 2759 Food Safety Enhancement Act Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program. S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act. Congressional Issues: S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 HR. 3524 Family Farm Preservation Conservation Estate Tax Act H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 FY2011 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program. Agriculture Transportation. Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws. Average Crop Revenue Program Implementation - production evidence requirements and land owner approval procedures. Biofuels Infrastructure. Biofuels Research & Development. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits. Farm Bill Conservation Programs. FIFRA/FQPA. Proposed taxes on sweetened beverages. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives in teh commodity and securities markets. Mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives in regulated central clearing houses. Regulation of the Farm Credit System; Consumer Financial Protection Act and the Financial Stability Improvement Act. CFTC: Earlier implementation of CME proposal to introduce Variable Storage Rage on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws. ANSO Sustaninable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards. Biobased Procurement Program. CAFO Rulemaking. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforst to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Disparities in quality discount procedures for mycotoxin loss claims for farm stored and commercial stored corn. Federal Crop Insurance: Inquiry on extension of End of Insurance period for delayed harvest due to adverse weather conditions Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence, Standard Reinsurance Agreement Negotiations. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Insecticide Resistance Management Issues. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Full Funding for NIFA in H.R. 6124 CFTC: Earlier implementation of CME proposal to introduce Variable Storage Rage on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract

H.R. 6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 2759 Food Safety Enhancement Act Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program. S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act. Congressional Issues: S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 HR. 3524 Family Farm Preservation Conservation Estate Tax Act H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 FY2011 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program. Agriculture Transportation. Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws. Average Crop Revenue Program Implementation - production evidence requirements and land owner approval procedures. Biofuels Infrastructure. Biofuels Research & Development. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits. Farm Bill Conservation Programs. FIFRA/FQPA. Proposed taxes on sweetened beverages. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives in teh commodity and securities markets. Mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives in regulated central clearing houses. Regulation of the Farm Credit System; Consumer Financial Protection Act and the Financial Stability Improvement Act. CFTC: Earlier implementation of CME proposal to introduce Variable Storage Rage on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws. ANSO Sustaninable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards. Biobased Procurement Program. CAFO Rulemaking. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforst to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Disparities in quality discount procedures for mycotoxin loss claims for farm stored and commercial stored corn. Federal Crop Insurance: Inquiry on extension of End of Insurance period for delayed harvest due to adverse weather conditions Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence, Standard Reinsurance Agreement Negotiations. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Insecticide Resistance Management Issues. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Full Funding for NIFA in H.R. 6124 CFTC: Earlier implementation of CME proposal to introduce Variable Storage Rage on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract

H.R. 6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 2759 Food Safety Enhancement Act Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program. S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act. Congressional Issues: S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 HR. 3524 Family Farm Preservation Conservation Estate Tax Act H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 FY2011 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program. Agriculture Transportation. Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws. Average Crop Revenue Program Implementation - production evidence requirements and land owner approval procedures. Biofuels Infrastructure. Biofuels Research & Development. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits. Farm Bill Conservation Programs. FIFRA/FQPA. Proposed taxes on sweetened beverages. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives in teh commodity and securities markets. Mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives in regulated central clearing houses. Regulation of the Farm Credit System; Consumer Financial Protection Act and the Financial Stability Improvement Act. CFTC: Earlier implementation of CME proposal to introduce Variable Storage Rage on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws. ANSO Sustaninable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards. Biobased Procurement Program. CAFO Rulemaking. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforst to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Disparities in quality discount procedures for mycotoxin loss claims for farm stored and commercial stored corn. Federal Crop Insurance: Inquiry on extension of End of Insurance period for delayed harvest due to adverse weather conditions Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence, Standard Reinsurance Agreement Negotiations. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Insecticide Resistance Management Issues. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Full Funding for NIFA in H.R. 6124 CFTC: Earlier implementation of CME proposal to introduce Variable Storage Rage on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract

H.R. 6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 2759 Food Safety Enhancement Act Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program. S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act. Congressional Issues: S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 HR. 3524 Family Farm Preservation Conservation Estate Tax Act H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 FY2011 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program. Agriculture Transportation. Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws. Average Crop Revenue Program Implementation - production evidence requirements and land owner approval procedures. Biofuels Infrastructure. Biofuels Research & Development. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits. Farm Bill Conservation Programs. FIFRA/FQPA. Proposed taxes on sweetened beverages. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives in teh commodity and securities markets. Mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives in regulated central clearing houses. Regulation of the Farm Credit System; Consumer Financial Protection Act and the Financial Stability Improvement Act. CFTC: Earlier implementation of CME proposal to introduce Variable Storage Rage on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws. ANSO Sustaninable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards. Biobased Procurement Program. CAFO Rulemaking. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforst to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Disparities in quality discount procedures for mycotoxin loss claims for farm stored and commercial stored corn. Federal Crop Insurance: Inquiry on extension of End of Insurance period for delayed harvest due to adverse weather conditions Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence, Standard Reinsurance Agreement Negotiations. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Insecticide Resistance Management Issues. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Full Funding for NIFA in H.R. 6124 CFTC: Earlier implementation of CME proposal to introduce Variable Storage Rage on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract

H.R.6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote timely implementation of Average Crop Revenue Election Program. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs. Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX, Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuels. S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007. H.R.977 Derivatives Markets Transparency & Accountability Act. Congressional Issues: FY 2010 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program. FIFRA/FQPA. Farm Bill Conservation Programs. Agriculture Transportation. Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws. H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of extended enrollment period. Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & congressional Intent. Biofuels Infrastructure. Energy Tax Incentives. Climate Change. Biofuels Research & Development. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. USDA interim final rule (Federal Register) to implement payment limitation and eligibility provisions - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Tax policy for small businesses and family farmers - capital gains and depreciation schedules. S.384 - Food security through food aid and research - begin discussion on legislation and awareness. Support of Farm Credit System remaining under the regulatory and legislative oversight authority of the Farm Credit Administration and Congressional Agricultural Committees. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Federal Crop Insurance Program - Risk Management Agency "Review of the APH Rating Methodology" and current levels of premiums Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Request Update on Progress of Implementation Wetlands Determination. Implementation of ACRE Program consistent with the terms of H.R.6124. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries. USDA - Proposed rule to amend the Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement, Group Risk Protection Endorsement, the Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations and the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic Provisions: Re: SOD Saver Provisions mandated by the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Biotechnology Issues Food Aid

H.R.6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote timely implementation of Average Crop Revenue Election Program. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs. Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX, Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuels. S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007. H.R.977 Derivatives Markets Transparency & Accountability Act. Congressional Issues: FY 2010 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program. FIFRA/FQPA. Farm Bill Conservation Programs. Agriculture Transportation. Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws. H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of extended enrollment period. Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & congressional Intent. Biofuels Infrastructure. Energy Tax Incentives. Climate Change. Biofuels Research & Development. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. USDA interim final rule (Federal Register) to implement payment limitation and eligibility provisions - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Tax policy for small businesses and family farmers - capital gains and depreciation schedules. S.384 - Food security through food aid and research - begin discussion on legislation and awareness. Support of Farm Credit System remaining under the regulatory and legislative oversight authority of the Farm Credit Administration and Congressional Agricultural Committees. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Federal Crop Insurance Program - Risk Management Agency "Review of the APH Rating Methodology" and current levels of premiums Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Request Update on Progress of Implementation Wetlands Determination. Implementation of ACRE Program consistent with the terms of H.R.6124. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries. USDA - Proposed rule to amend the Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement, Group Risk Protection Endorsement, the Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations and the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic Provisions: Re: SOD Saver Provisions mandated by the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Biotechnology Issues Food Aid

HR 6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008, Implementation HR 6124, Title I, Promote timely implementation of ACRE Program and FSA Farm Storage Loan Program; support of extended entollment period for ACREconsideration of GPS yield records by the USDA FSA for required production evidence as an alternative to traditional documents HR 977 Derivatives Markets Transparency & Accountability Act CFTC, support for the agency to continue as a separate and independent authority responsible for market regulation and customer protection mechanisms in US futures markets Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Administration proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Over-the-Counter derivatives in commodity and equity markets and to require clearing of all standardized OTC derivatives through regulated central counterparts. Restoration of resources from USDA for support of cooperatively-owned businesses through research, technical advisory assistance, reports and educational programs and statistical services. FY2010 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Programs Climate mitigation through agricultural offsets Oppose Carbofuran tolerance revocation Implemetantation of 1008 EPA Gulf Hypoxia Plan Support Nomination of Krysta Harden as Assistant Secretary of Congressional Relations at USDA

Energy & Water Appropriations for FY10, Mississippi River, Inland Waterways, Trust Fund, DOE Biomass H.R. 3183; S. 1436 - Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Energy & Water Appropriations for FY10; Mississippi River, Inland Waterways, Trust Fund, DOE Biomass H.R. 3183; S. 1436 - Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

H.R.6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote timely implementation of Average Crop Revenue Election Program. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs. Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX, Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuels. S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007. H.R.977 Derivatives Markets Transparency & Accountability Act. Congressional Issues: FY 2010 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program. FIFRA/FQPA. Farm Bill Conservation Programs. Agriculture Transportation. Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws. H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of extended enrollment period. Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & congressional Intent. Biofuels Infrastructure. Energy Tax Incentives. Climate Change. Biofuels Research & Development. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. USDA interim final rule (Federal Register) to implement payment limitation and eligibility provisions - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Tax policy for small businesses and family farmers - capital gains and depreciation schedules. S.384 - Food security through food aid and research - begin discussion on legislation and awareness. Support of Farm Credit System remaining under the regulatory and legislative oversight authority of the Farm Credit Administration and Congressional Agricultural Committees. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Federal Crop Insurance Program - Risk Management Agency "Review of the APH Rating Methodology" and current levels of premiums Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Request Update on Progress of Implementation Wetlands Determination. Implementation of ACRE Program consistent with the terms of H.R.6124. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries. USDA - Proposed rule to amend the Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement, Group Risk Protection Endorsement, the Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations and the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic Provisions: Re: SOD Saver Provisions mandated by the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Biotechnology Issues Food Aid

H.R. 6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 2759 Food Safety Enhancement Act Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program. S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act. Congressional Issues: S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act - Changes to clarify exemption for farms. H.R. 4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 HR. 3524 Family Farm Preservation Conservation Estate Tax Act H.R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 FY2011 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program. Agriculture Transportation. Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws. Average Crop Revenue Program Implementation - production evidence requirements and land owner approval procedures. Biofuels Infrastructure. Biofuels Research & Development. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits. Farm Bill Conservation Programs. FIFRA/FQPA. Proposed taxes on sweetened beverages. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives in teh commodity and securities markets. Mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives in regulated central clearing houses. Regulation of the Farm Credit System; Consumer Financial Protection Act and the Financial Stability Improvement Act. CFTC: Earlier implementation of CME proposal to introduce Variable Storage Rage on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws. ANSO Sustaninable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards. Biobased Procurement Program. CAFO Rulemaking. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforst to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Disparities in quality discount procedures for mycotoxin loss claims for farm stored and commercial stored corn. Federal Crop Insurance: Inquiry on extension of End of Insurance period for delayed harvest due to adverse weather conditions Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence, Standard Reinsurance Agreement Negotiations. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Insecticide Resistance Management Issues. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Full Funding for NIFA in H.R. 6124 CFTC: Earlier implementation of CME proposal to introduce Variable Storage Rage on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract

Energy & Water Appropriations for FY10, Mississippi River, Inland Waterways, Trust Fund, DOE Biomass H.R. 3183; S. 1436 - Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Energy & Water Appropriations for FY10; Mississippi River, Inland Waterways, Trust Fund, DOE Biomass H.R. 3183; S. 1436 - Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

H.R.6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote timely implementation of Average Crop Revenue Election Program. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs. Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX, Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuels. S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007. H.R.977 Derivatives Markets Transparency & Accountability Act. Congressional Issues: FY 2010 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program. FIFRA/FQPA. Farm Bill Conservation Programs. Agriculture Transportation. Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws. H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of extended enrollment period. Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & congressional Intent. Biofuels Infrastructure. Energy Tax Incentives. Climate Change. Biofuels Research & Development. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. USDA interim final rule (Federal Register) to implement payment limitation and eligibility provisions - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Tax policy for small businesses and family farmers - capital gains and depreciation schedules. S.384 - Food security through food aid and research - begin discussion on legislation and awareness. Support of Farm Credit System remaining under the regulatory and legislative oversight authority of the Farm Credit Administration and Congressional Agricultural Committees. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Federal Crop Insurance Program - Risk Management Agency "Review of the APH Rating Methodology" and current levels of premiums Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Request Update on Progress of Implementation Wetlands Determination. Implementation of ACRE Program consistent with the terms of H.R.6124. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries. USDA - Proposed rule to amend the Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement, Group Risk Protection Endorsement, the Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations and the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic Provisions: Re: SOD Saver Provisions mandated by the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Biotechnology Issues Food Aid

H.R.6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote timely implementation of Average Crop Revenue Election Program. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs. Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX, Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuels. S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007. H.R.977 Derivatives Markets Transparency & Accountability Act. Congressional Issues: FY 2010 Budget Resolution & Proposed Funding Reductions for Commodity & Crop Insurance Program. FIFRA/FQPA. Farm Bill Conservation Programs. Agriculture Transportation. Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws. H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of extended enrollment period. Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & congressional Intent. Biofuels Infrastructure. Energy Tax Incentives. Climate Change. Biofuels Research & Development. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. USDA interim final rule (Federal Register) to implement payment limitation and eligibility provisions - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Tax policy for small businesses and family farmers - capital gains and depreciation schedules. S.384 - Food security through food aid and research - begin discussion on legislation and awareness. Support of Farm Credit System remaining under the regulatory and legislative oversight authority of the Farm Credit Administration and Congressional Agricultural Committees. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Federal Crop Insurance Program - Risk Management Agency "Review of the APH Rating Methodology" and current levels of premiums Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Request Update on Progress of Implementation Wetlands Determination. Implementation of ACRE Program consistent with the terms of H.R.6124. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries. USDA - Proposed rule to amend the Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement, Group Risk Protection Endorsement, the Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations and the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic Provisions: Re: SOD Saver Provisions mandated by the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008. Biotechnology Issues Food Aid

Energy & Water Appropriations for FY09, Mississippi River, Missouri River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund, DOE Biomass Energy & Water Appropriations for FY10, Mississippi River, Missouri River, Inland Waterways, Trust Fund, DOE Biomass H.R.1, American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2001, seeking funding for the Navigation & Ecosystem Sustainability Program on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

H.R.2419 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.2419 Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX; Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA S.3268 Stop Excessive Speculation Act Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the 2009 crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Participation in Agriculture Advisory Council to discuss the marked increase in price volatility and the impact of speculators on the commodity markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terriorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey USDA - Proposal for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to establish in the event of a liquidity crunch, a temporary loan guarantee program to qualified financial institutions lending to grain and cotton hedges and similar agribusiness entities, for the purpose of ensuring for continuation of traditional and critical forwarding contracting and farm supply input financing for producers. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.

H.R.6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX, Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R. 1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements. Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Federal Crop Insurance Program - Risk Management Agency "Review of the APH Rating Methodology" and current levels of premiums. Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Request Update on Progress of Implementation. Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program consistent with the terms of H.R.6124. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.

H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Food, Conservation, & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R. 2419, Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; Oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid Title VII, Research; all studies & provisions related to biofuels & coproducts Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy & biofuels Tax Title: All provisions related to energy & biofuel tax incentives & reductions H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIF/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2008 Farm Bill Commodity Title Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Value-Added Product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Commodity Futures Trading: provided oral & written testimony to the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Commodities & Risk Management on the adverse impact of a lack of convergence between the cash & futures contracts for corn. Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased product Voluntary Label program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Participated in the Agriculture Markets Roundtable to comment on the lack of convergence between futures & cash prices which is limiting the ability of growers to manage their production risks through grain elevators impacted by higher margin requirements. Alternative solutions were offered to address commodity price inflation that do have fundamental market support. Value-Added product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Program Legislation Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey

H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act H.R. 2419, Food and Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs ; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; eliminate cuts to GSM-102, oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid, Title VII, Research; all studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, promote aflatoxin research for corn Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy and biofuels Title XI, Misc; Request language to mandate independent actuarial review of crop insurance rating system Tax Title; All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions Pryor-Lincoln Amendment; oppose portions of proposed text as worded H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S.1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance/GAO Study Program Federal Crop Insurance - Biotech Yield Endorsement Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Executive Branch: Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards DHS Chemical Security Rulemaking Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue & Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisiions to Prevent Planting Provisions USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Legalization Federal Crop Insurance Program Endorsement of Biotech Yield Endorsement Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Inquiry into the lack of convergence betwen the futures and cash prices, impact of higher margin requirements' on grain elevators and producers' ability to forward contract the sale of their commodities. Request to participate in a public roundtable meeting to discuss the current markets and the price discovery function of exchanges. Addressed issues of concern regarding rate of progress in adjusting premiums of crop insurance products on a more actuarially sound basis. Letters of Support for the FCIC approval of BYE (biotechnology endorsement) discount product for federal crop insurance policies.

H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act H.R. 2419, Food and Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs ; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; eliminate cuts to GSM-102, oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid, Title VII, Research; all studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, promote aflatoxin research for corn Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy and biofuels Title XI, Misc; Request language to mandate independent actuarial review of crop insurance rating system Tax Title; All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions Pryor-Lincoln Amendment; oppose portions of proposed text as worded H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S.1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance/GAO Study Program Federal Crop Insurance - Biotech Yield Endorsement Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Executive Branch: Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards DHS Chemical Security Rulemaking Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue & Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisiions to Prevent Planting Provisions USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Legalization Federal Crop Insurance Program Endorsement of Biotech Yield Endorsement Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Inquiry into the lack of convergence betwen the futures and cash prices, impact of higher margin requirements' on grain elevators and producers' ability to forward contract the sale of their commodities. Request to participate in a public roundtable meeting to discuss the current markets and the price discovery function of exchanges. Addressed issues of concern regarding rate of progress in adjusting premiums of crop insurance products on a more actuarially sound basis. Letters of Support for the FCIC approval of BYE (biotechnology endorsement) discount product for federal crop insurance policies.

H.R.2419 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.2419 Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX; Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA S.3268 Stop Excessive Speculation Act Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the 2009 crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Participation in Agriculture Advisory Council to discuss the marked increase in price volatility and the impact of speculators on the commodity markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terriorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey USDA - Proposal for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to establish in the event of a liquidity crunch, a temporary loan guarantee program to qualified financial institutions lending to grain and cotton hedges and similar agribusiness entities, for the purpose of ensuring for continuation of traditional and critical forwarding contracting and farm supply input financing for producers. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.

H.R.6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX, Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R. 1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements. Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Federal Crop Insurance Program - Risk Management Agency "Review of the APH Rating Methodology" and current levels of premiums. Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Request Update on Progress of Implementation. Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program consistent with the terms of H.R.6124. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.

H.R.2419 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.2419 Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX; Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA S.3268 Stop Excessive Speculation Act Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the 2009 crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Participation in Agriculture Advisory Council to discuss the marked increase in price volatility and the impact of speculators on the commodity markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terriorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey USDA - Proposal for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to establish in the event of a liquidity crunch, a temporary loan guarantee program to qualified financial institutions lending to grain and cotton hedges and similar agribusiness entities, for the purpose of ensuring for continuation of traditional and critical forwarding contracting and farm supply input financing for producers. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.

H.R.6124 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R. 6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX, Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R. 1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws H.R.6124 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements. Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Federal Crop Insurance Program - Risk Management Agency "Review of the APH Rating Methodology" and current levels of premiums. Implementation of FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Request Update on Progress of Implementation. Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program consistent with the terms of H.R.6124. Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers. Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.