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World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre programs as well as direct and counter-cyclical programs. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre and direct and counter-cyclical programs. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology.
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NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS. Support of amendment by Rep. Bob Gibbs to modify price loss coverage program in H.R. 1947. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support of nomination of Krysta Harden to Deputy Secretary of USDA. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Source: Senate LDA
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre programs as well as direct and counter-cyclical programs. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre and direct and counter-cyclical programs. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology.
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS. Support of amendment by Rep. Bob Gibbs to modify price loss coverage program in H.R. 1947. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support of nomination of Krysta Harden to Deputy Secretary of USDA. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
A concurrent resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2013. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Support of legislation to extend of Transaction Account Guarantee program for community banks through the FDIC insurance program. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Oppose Amendment 254 (Begich-Flake) amendment to S.Con.Res. 8 regarding disclosure of personal information related to participation in the federal crop insurance program. Comments regarding potential impact of the American Family Economic Protection act as a replacement for the budget sequestration and proposed funding cuts to current commodity programs. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Inquiry regarding crop insurance premium increases resulting from changes to preventing planting loads in rating system. Support of Acreage and Crop Reporting System Streamlining Initiative for FSA and RMA administered programs. Discussion of various Commodity Title reforms proposed by the House and Senate Agriculture Committees for a new farm bill in 2012.
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, FEderal Agriculture REform and Risk Management Act H.R. 6233, Agriculture Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Change in release time/pause in trading for USDAs major statistical response, in particular, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates to ensure timely and more equal access to a wide range of market participants. Modification of provisions for federal crop insurance to allow haying and grazing of a corn crop for the 2013 crop year. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTC: implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; public comments requested revision of the seventh element of its test for embedded volumetric optionality in a forward contract to clarify that the relevant time for looking at the parties intentions is at the time the contract was entered into as opposed to the time for exercise on non-exercise of the opportunity. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Crop Insurance: Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology and expansion of the Yield Trend Endorsement to other crops and states. Discussion with RMA officials reported inconsistencies in aflatoxin testing/loss adjustment procedures; revision in producer guidance and information on RMA website. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Support of legislation to extend of Transaction Account Guarantee program for community banks through the FDIC insurance program. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.
Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, FEderal Agriculture REform and Risk Management Act H.R. 6233, Agriculture Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Change in release time/pause in trading for USDAs major statistical response, in particular, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates to ensure timely and more equal access to a wide range of market participants. Modification of provisions for federal crop insurance to allow haying and grazing of a corn crop for the 2013 crop year. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.
To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program Congressional Issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac Biofuels Infrastructure; Biofuels Research & Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Repeal of three percent withholding requirement on payments made to vendors by government entities. Funding of agriculture programs in the FY2012 budget S.473 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2011 H.R. 1573 - To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Support of current baseline spending for the Farm Bill Commodity Title and possible transfer of direct payments to ACRE, crop insurance and other risk management programs. FY2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill support funding for mandatory programs in the current farm bill. Support of completion of new farm bill authorization by the end of FY 2012. House FY2012 Budget Resolution support for spending reductions that are equitable and proportional to USDAs share funding in the federal budget. NCGA Public Comments on Independent Review Teams recommendations for changes to federal crop insurance program rating methodology. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program Coexistence Issues; FIFRA/Pesiticide Registration Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance; Update on research issues from USDA REE Proposed changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rule making issued the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer and Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS supported agriculture systems. Regulatory changes introduced by RMA to revise corn test weight discounts for federal crop insurance Public comments to CFTC in opposition to CME Group proposal to increase daily price limits on Corn Futures and Options CBOT Rule 10102D Requested information from USDA on payments from the SURE disaster assistance distributed by state Administration of crop insurance prevented planting provisions for production losses related to weather related flood management decisions by Corps of Engineers Inquiry into treatment of prevented planting indemnity claims and premiums paid for crop insurance policies that cover enterprise units.
To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program Congressional Issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac Biofuels Infrastructure; Biofuels Research & Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Repeal of three percent withholding requirement on payments made to vendors by government entities. Funding of agriculture programs in the FY2012 budget S.473 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2011 H.R. 1573 - To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Support of current baseline spending for the Farm Bill Commodity Title and possible transfer of direct payments to ACRE, crop insurance and other risk management programs. FY2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill support funding for mandatory programs in the current farm bill. Support of completion of new farm bill authorization by the end of FY 2012. House FY2012 Budget Resolution support for spending reductions that are equitable and proportional to USDAs share funding in the federal budget. NCGA Public Comments on Independent Review Teams recommendations for changes to federal crop insurance program rating methodology. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program Coexistence Issues; FIFRA/Pesiticide Registration Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance; Update on research issues from USDA REE Proposed changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rule making issued the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer and Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS supported agriculture systems. Regulatory changes introduced by RMA to revise corn test weight discounts for federal crop insurance Public comments to CFTC in opposition to CME Group proposal to increase daily price limits on Corn Futures and Options CBOT Rule 10102D Requested information from USDA on payments from the SURE disaster assistance distributed by state Administration of crop insurance prevented planting provisions for production losses related to weather related flood management decisions by Corps of Engineers Inquiry into treatment of prevented planting indemnity claims and premiums paid for crop insurance policies that cover enterprise units.
See attached page:Congressional issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Trade Promotion Authority Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Executive Branch issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Trade Promotion Authority U.S.-China Biotechnology Working Group Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
See attached page for details.Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 · second_quarter · 2A
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre programs as well as direct and counter-cyclical programs. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre and direct and counter-cyclical programs. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology.
See attached page:Congressional issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Executive Branch issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea U.S.-China Biotechnology Working Group Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
See attached page for details.Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
See attached page for details.Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
See attached page:Congressional issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Executive Branch issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea U.S.-China Biotechnology Working Group Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre programs as well as direct and counter-cyclical programs. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre and direct and counter-cyclical programs. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2013. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Support of legislation to extend of Transaction Account Guarantee program for community banks through the FDIC insurance program. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Oppose Amendment 254 (Begich-Flake) amendment to S.Con.Res. 8 regarding disclosure of personal information related to participation in the federal crop insurance program. Comments regarding potential impact of the American Family Economic Protection act as a replacement for the budget sequestration and proposed funding cuts to current commodity programs. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Inquiry regarding crop insurance premium increases resulting from changes to preventing planting loads in rating system. Support of Acreage and Crop Reporting System Streamlining Initiative for FSA and RMA administered programs. Discussion of various Commodity Title reforms proposed by the House and Senate Agriculture Committees for a new farm bill in 2012.
See attached page for details.Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
See attached page:Congressional issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea U.S.-EU High Level Working Group Executive Branch issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea U.S.-E.U. High Level Working Group U.S.-China Biotechnology Working Group Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See attached page for details. Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
See attached page: Congressional issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea Executive Branch issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea U.S.-E.U. High Level Working Group U.S.-China Biotechnology Working Group
2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTC: implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; public comments requested revision of the seventh element of its test for embedded volumetric optionality in a forward contract to clarify that the relevant time for looking at the parties intentions is at the time the contract was entered into as opposed to the time for exercise on non-exercise of the opportunity. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Crop Insurance: Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology and expansion of the Yield Trend Endorsement to other crops and states. Discussion with RMA officials reported inconsistencies in aflatoxin testing/loss adjustment procedures; revision in producer guidance and information on RMA website. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Support of legislation to extend of Transaction Account Guarantee program for community banks through the FDIC insurance program. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
See attached page: Congressional issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea Executive Branch issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea U.S.-E.U. High Level Working Group U.S.-China Biotechnology Working Group
See attached page for details. Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program See additional pages. Congressional issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) Recommendations of revisions to CFTC's definition of swap dealer and 3) Capital requirements of swap dealers and major swap participants. Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program legislation introduced for the 2012 Farm Bill commodity title by Senators Thune and Durbin. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. S. 3240-Agriculture Reform Food and Jobs Act of 2012, amendments to S. 3240 including conservation compliance for federal crop insurance, premium subsidy reductions for entities with average adjusted gross income (AGI) greater than $750,000, and new AGI limits for conservation programs. Support of agriculture risk coverage program and supplemental coverage option. Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Federal Crop Insurance: New product development and utilization of GPS yield monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program See additional pages. Congressional issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) Recommendations of revisions to CFTC's definition of swap dealer and 3) Capital requirements of swap dealers and major swap participants. Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for the Farm Bill Commodity Title and possible transfer of direct payments to ACRE, crop insurance and other risk management programs. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. Support of Independent Review Teams recommendations for changes to federal crop insurance program rating methodology. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program legislation introduced for the 2012 Farm Bill commodity title by Senators Thune and Durbin. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Policy modifications to the ACRE program by transferring a portion of current direct payments for NCGAs proposed Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program (ADAP) and a portion for deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012 Rural Economic Farm and Ranch Sustainability and Hunger Act Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yield monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Yield trend adjustment endorsement proposal Federal Crop Insurance; Update on research issues from USDA REE. Proposed Changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Requested office of Management and Budget to review the cost/benefit analyses being conducted by the CFTC as part of its rulemaking process. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS-supported agricultural systems. Administration of crop insurance prevented planting provisions for production losses related to weather related flood management decisions by Corps of Engineers. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Policy modifications to the ACRE program by transferring a portion of current direct payments for NCGAs proposed Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program (ADAP) and a portion for deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Inquiry with the FSA regarding the ACRE programs payments for eligible program crops planted after cover crops (for soil conservation purposes) that are not harvested.
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2011 · second_quarter · 2A
Executive Branch: DDG's; Coexistence Congressional Issues: MAP and FMD Funds - support funding; DDG's; Coexistence; FTA's with Korea, Columbia and Panama
Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program Congressional Issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac Biofuels Infrastructure; Biofuels Research & Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Repeal of three percent withholding requirement on payments made to vendors by government entities. Funding of agriculture programs in the FY2012 budget S.473 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2011 H.R. 1573 - To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Support of current baseline spending for the Farm Bill Commodity Title and possible transfer of direct payments to ACRE, crop insurance and other risk management programs. FY2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill support funding for mandatory programs in the current farm bill. Support of completion of new farm bill authorization by the end of FY 2012. House FY2012 Budget Resolution support for spending reductions that are equitable and proportional to USDAs share funding in the federal budget. NCGA Public Comments on Independent Review Teams recommendations for changes to federal crop insurance program rating methodology. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program Coexistence Issues; FIFRA/Pesiticide Registration Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance; Update on research issues from USDA REE Proposed changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rule making issued the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer and Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS supported agriculture systems. Regulatory changes introduced by RMA to revise corn test weight discounts for federal crop insurance Public comments to CFTC in opposition to CME Group proposal to increase daily price limits on Corn Futures and Options CBOT Rule 10102D Requested information from USDA on payments from the SURE disaster assistance distributed by state Administration of crop insurance prevented planting provisions for production losses related to weather related flood management decisions by Corps of Engineers Inquiry into treatment of prevented planting indemnity claims and premiums paid for crop insurance policies that cover enterprise units.
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See attached page: Congressional issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea Executive Branch issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP and FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper MIssissippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding.
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP and FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper MIssissippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding.
See additional page Congressional issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea Executive Branch issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program Congressional Issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac Biofuels Infrastructure; Biofuels Research & Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Repeal of three percent withholding requirement on payments made to vendors by government entities. Funding of agriculture programs in the FY2012 budget S.473 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2011 H.R. 1573 - To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Support of current baseline spending for the Farm Bill Commodity Title and possible transfer of direct payments to ACRE, crop insurance and other risk management programs. FY2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill support funding for mandatory programs in the current farm bill. Support of completion of new farm bill authorization by the end of FY 2012. House FY2012 Budget Resolution support for spending reductions that are equitable and proportional to USDAs share funding in the federal budget. NCGA Public Comments on Independent Review Teams recommendations for changes to federal crop insurance program rating methodology. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program Coexistence Issues; FIFRA/Pesiticide Registration Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance; Update on research issues from USDA REE Proposed changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rule making issued the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer and Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS supported agriculture systems. Regulatory changes introduced by RMA to revise corn test weight discounts for federal crop insurance Public comments to CFTC in opposition to CME Group proposal to increase daily price limits on Corn Futures and Options CBOT Rule 10102D Requested information from USDA on payments from the SURE disaster assistance distributed by state Administration of crop insurance prevented planting provisions for production losses related to weather related flood management decisions by Corps of Engineers Inquiry into treatment of prevented planting indemnity claims and premiums paid for crop insurance policies that cover enterprise units.
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Executive Branch: DDG's; Coexistence; Amylase Congressional Issues: MAP and FMD Funds - support funding; DDG's; Coexistence; Amylase; Alfalfa Regulations; FTA's with Korea
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. Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject-chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac Biofuels Infrastructure Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC: Treasury Department's proposed regulatory framework to promote greater transparency of Energy Tax Credits Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs FY2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food & Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding Yeild Trend Adjustment Endorsement Proposal - Federal Crop Insurance Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Support for funding of Agriculture Food Policy and the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute H.R. 4, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011 to repeal new insurance Form 1099 filing requirements Repeal of three percent withholding requirement on payments made to vendors by government entities. Proposed reductions in FY2011 continuing resolutions funding for domestic agriculture and international food assistance programs. Funding of agriculture programs in the FY2012 budget Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program Coexistence Issues FIFRA/Pesiticide Registration Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yeild monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 - Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Restoration of certain counties eligibility for GRP/GRZP County Crop Insurance program eligibility. Support repeal of the 3 percent tax on local, state and federal contract payments, Medicare payments and farm payments. Yeild trend adjustment endorsement proposal - Federal Crop Insurance Update on research issues from USDA REE Proposed changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims Comments on RMAs proposed rule for Good Performance Refund regulation for federal crop insurance Comments in support of CRA petition for alternate name of corn sugar to replace high fructose corn syrup for label ingredient purposes To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rule making issued the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer and Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS supported agriculture systems. Regulatory changes introduced by RMA to revise corn test weight discounts for federal crop insurance
2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, FEderal Agriculture REform and Risk Management Act H.R. 6233, Agriculture Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Change in release time/pause in trading for USDAs major statistical response, in particular, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates to ensure timely and more equal access to a wide range of market participants. Modification of provisions for federal crop insurance to allow haying and grazing of a corn crop for the 2013 crop year. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
See attached page for details. Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
See attached page: Congressional issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea Executive Branch issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea U.S.-E.U. High Level Working Group
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP and FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding.
See attached page: Congressional issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea Executive Branch issues: Distillers dried grains Biotechnology regulatory issues Coexistence Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program Trans-Pacific Partnership Low Level Presence Policy Sanitary and Phytosanitary Barriers to trade International biotechnology approvals Free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Energy & Water Appropriations for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP & FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program See additional pages. Congressional issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption-related provisions on risk retention for Farmer Mac customers. Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for the Farm Bill Commodity Title and possible transfer of direct payments to ACRE, crop insurance and other risk management programs. FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. Support of Independent Review Teams recommendations for changes to federal crop insurance program rating methodology. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program legislation introduced for the 2012 Farm Bill commodity title by Senators Thune and Durbin. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Policy modifications to the ACRE program by transferring a portion of current direct payments for NCGAs proposed Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program (ADAP) and a portion for deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. House-Senate 2012 Farm Bill Agreement submitted to Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction re changes to the counter cyclical payment program Rural Economic Farm and Ranch Sustainability and Hunger Act Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yield monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Yield trend adjustment endorsement proposal Federal Crop Insurance; Update on research issues from USDA REE. Proposed Changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dea.er/participant and changes to position limits. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS-supported agricultural systems. Regulatory changes introduced by RMA to revise corn test weight discounts for federal crop insurance. Administration of crop insurance prevented planting provisions for production losses related to weather related flood management decisions by Corps of Engineers. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Policy modifications to the ACRE program by transferring a portion of current direct payments for NCGAs proposed Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program (ADAP) and a portion for deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Inquiry with the FSA regarding the ACRE programs payments for eligible program crops planted after cover crops (for soil conservation purposes) that are not harvested.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program Congressional issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as a percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption-related provisions on risk retention for customers of Farmer Mac. Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for the Farm Bill Commodity Title and possible transfer of direct payments to ACRE, crop insurance and other risk management programs. FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. Support of Independent Review Teams recommendations for changes to federal crop insurance program rating methodology. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program legislation introduced for the 2012 Farm Bill commodity title by Senators Thune and Durbin. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction Policy modifications to the ACRE program by transferring a portion of current direct payments for NCGAs proposed Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program (ADAP) and a portion for deficit reduction. Request to the FCC for reconsideration/modification of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due the proposed ground based systems documented interference with spectrum for GPS supported agriculture systems. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yield monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Yield trend adjustment endorsement proposal Federal Crop Insurance; Update on research issues from USDA REE. Proposed Changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dea.er/participant and changes to position limits. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS-supported agricultural systems. Regulatory changes introduced by RMA to revise corn test weight discounts for federal crop insurance. Administration of crop insurance prevented planting provisions for production losses related to weather related flood management decisions by Corps of Engineers. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Policy modifications to the ACRE program by transferring a portion of current direct payments for NCGAs proposed Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program (ADAP) and a portion for deficit reduction. Request to the FCC for reconsideration/modification of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due the proposed ground based systems documented interference with spectrum for GPS supported agriculture systems. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology Inquiry with the FSA regarding the ACRE programs payments for eligible program crops planted after cover crops (for soil conservation purposes) that are not harvested.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Executive Branch: DDG's; Coexistence Congressional Issues: MAP and FMD Funds - support funding; DDG's; Coexistence; FTA's with Korea, Columbia and Panama
Energy & Water Appropriations for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP & FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Energy & Water Appropriations for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP & FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)