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Renewable Fuels Standard E-15 Labeling Biofuels Infrastructure -S.. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687 Congressional issues: S. 1185, Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Natural gas E-85 Renewable fuels infrastructure Ethanol emissions Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard All programs dealing with ethanol and greenhouse gas emission reductions E-85 Natural gas RFS implementation Ethanol import tariff EPA environmental regulations EPA waiver requests Higher blends of ethanol waiver with EPA

Renewable Fuels Standard E-15 Labeling Biofuels Infrastructure - S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687 Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tarriff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implemenation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations EPA Waiver Requests Higher Blends of Ethanol Waiver with EPA

See attached: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations. Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act supporting legislation being introduced. H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards. Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label language Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers.

See Attached Congressional Issues: H.R. 872 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act - Supporting legislation being introduced H.R. 201B - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve teh authority of states to set their own water quality standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act "certainty" or "assurance" program for farmers

See attached: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations. Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act supporting legislation being introduced. H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards. Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label language Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers.

See Attached Congressional Issues: H.R. 872 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act - Supporting legislation being introduced H.R. 201B - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve teh authority of states to set their own water quality standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act "certainty" or "assurance" program for farmers

See Attached Congressional Issues: H.R. 872 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act - Supporting legislation being introduced Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language FIFRA registration for AF-36 biopesticide

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.

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance & label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) S. 3735 & H.R. 6087; support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Kerry-Lieberman draft climate change legislation - provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

All Activities Related to Volumeteric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption and Small Producer Tax Credit; H.R. 4940 and S. 3231 Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption

All Activities Related to Volumeteric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption and Small Producer Tax Credit; H.R. 4940 and S. 3231 Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption H.R. 4853

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

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

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) S. 3735 & H.R. 6087; support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Kerry-Lieberman draft climate change legislation - provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) S. 3735 & H.R. 6087; support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Kerry-Lieberman draft climate change legislation - provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance & label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) S. 3735 & H.R. 6087; support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance & label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Kerry-Lieberman draft climate change legislation - provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) S. 3735 & H.R. 6087; support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance & label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Kerry-Lieberman draft climate change legislation - provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) S. 3735 & H.R. 6087; support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Kerry-Lieberman draft climate change legislation - provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance & label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) S. 3735 & H.R. 6087; support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

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

All Activities Related to Volumeteric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption and Small Producer Tax Credit; H.R. 4940 and S. 3231 Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption

All Activities Related to Volumeteric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption and Small Producer Tax Credit; H.R. 4940 and S. 3231 Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption H.R. 4853

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) S. 3735 & H.R. 6087; support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

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

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

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Kerry-Lieberman draft climate change legislation - provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) S. 3735 & H.R. 6087; support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance & label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Kerry-Lieberman draft climate change legislation - provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Jurisdiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance & label language

Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Kerry-Lieberman draft climate change legislation - provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language

All Activities Related to Volumeteric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption and Small Producer Tax Credit; H.R. 4940 and S. 3231 Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption H.R. 4853

H.R.1476, Open Fuel Standard Act H.R.1, American Recovery & Reinvestment Act H.R.2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act. Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations

HR 1476 Open Fuel Standard Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Importa Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations

H.R.1476, Open Fuel Standard Act H.R.1, American Recovery & Reinvestment Act H.R.2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act. Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations

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

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

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III). Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard. H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality.) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture.) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act. Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets.) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. CRP/Buffer Strips. Low Carbon Fuel Standards. Ethanol Emission Standards. Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. Farm Bill Conservation Program. Atrazine. Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures. Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule. Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation. National Oceans Policy Executive Order.

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

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III). Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard. H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality.) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture.) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act. Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets.) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. CRP/Buffer Strips. Low Carbon Fuel Standards. Ethanol Emission Standards. Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. Farm Bill Conservation Program. Atrazine. Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures. Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule. Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation. National Oceans Policy Executive Order.

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III). Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard. H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality.) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture.) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act. Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets.) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. CRP/Buffer Strips. Low Carbon Fuel Standards. Ethanol Emission Standards. Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. Farm Bill Conservation Program. Atrazine. Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures. Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule. Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation. National Oceans Policy Executive Order.

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III). Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard. H.R. 21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality.) H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets). Provisions dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters. Congressional Issues: Climate Change - H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets). Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III). Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard. H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality.) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture.) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act. Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets.) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. CRP/Buffer Strips. Low Carbon Fuel Standards. Ethanol Emission Standards. Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. Farm Bill Conservation Program. Atrazine. Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures. Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule. Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation. National Oceans Policy Executive Order.

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III). Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard. H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality.) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture.) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act. Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets.) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. CRP/Buffer Strips. Low Carbon Fuel Standards. Ethanol Emission Standards. Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. Farm Bill Conservation Program. Atrazine. Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures. Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule. Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation. National Oceans Policy Executive Order.

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

HR 2454, American Clean Energy & Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) and low carbon fuel standard S.787 Clean Water Restoration Act HR 21, Oceans Conservation Education & National STrategy for the 21st Century Act, provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Clean Air Act Fin/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change-Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservation Program Support continued registration of Atrazine Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbofuran Food Tolerance Revocation Oppose NPDES Clean Water Act Permits for Pesticide Applications

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III). Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard. H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality.) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture.) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act. Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets.) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. CRP/Buffer Strips. Low Carbon Fuel Standards. Ethanol Emission Standards. Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. Farm Bill Conservation Program. Atrazine. Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures. Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule. Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation. National Oceans Policy Executive Order.

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III). Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard. H.R. 21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality.) H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets). Provisions dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters. Congressional Issues: Climate Change - H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets). Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III). Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard. H.R. 21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality.) H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets). Provisions dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters. Congressional Issues: Climate Change - H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets). Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order

HR 2454, American Clean Energy & Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) and low carbon fuel standard S.787 Clean Water Restoration Act HR 21, Oceans Conservation Education & National STrategy for the 21st Century Act, provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Clean Air Act Fin/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change-Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservation Program Support continued registration of Atrazine Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbofuran Food Tolerance Revocation Oppose NPDES Clean Water Act Permits for Pesticide Applications

Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III). Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard. H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality.) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture.) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act. Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets.) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. CRP/Buffer Strips. Low Carbon Fuel Standards. Ethanol Emission Standards. Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter. Wetlands. Hypoxia. Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs. Farm Bill Conservation Program. Atrazine. Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures. Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule. Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation. National Oceans Policy Executive Order.

All Activities Related to the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit H.R.2776, Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242, Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption

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

All Activities Related to the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit H.R.2776, Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242, Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption

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

Activities Related to Locks & Dams on the Upper Mississippi & Missouri Rivers Activities Related to Inland Waterway Trust Funds Congressional Issues: Transportation & International Competitiveness Locks & Dams on Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers - Funding for Authorized Projects Inland Waterways Trust Funds Missouri River H.R.1, American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2001, seeking funds for the Navigation & Ecosystem Sustainability Program on the Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Executive Branch: Transportation & International Competitiveness Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Missouri River