Reported covered position: Legislative Assistant, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
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Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
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NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2018 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Source: Senate LDA
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support FCC Rural Broadband Support Universal Service Fund Support H.R. 4881, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support FCC Rural Broadband Support Universal Service Fund Support H.R. 4881, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support FCC Rural Broadband Support Universal Service Fund Support H.R. 4881, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support FCC Rural Broadband Support Universal Service Fund Support H.R. 4881, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Nevada Land Sovereignty Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Nevada Land Sovereignty Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Nevada Land Sovereignty Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Methow Headwaters Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Methow Headwaters Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Methow Headwaters Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Methow Headwaters Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Methow Headwaters Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Methow Headwaters Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section
Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill. Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision, support of permanent tax cuts for pass-through entities. Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiries on loss adjustments and claims for fumonisin related quality discounts.
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill. Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision, support of permanent tax cuts for pass-through entities. Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiries on loss adjustments and claims for fumonisin related quality discounts.
Methow Headwaters Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section
Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill. Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision, support of permanent tax cuts for pass-through entities. Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiries on loss adjustments and claims for fumonisin related quality discounts.
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Food and Ag Budget USDA biotechnology labeling implementation Farm Bill, House and Senate Animal and plant genome editing
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
International Biotechnology regulatory issues Support Market Access Program Support Foreign Market Development Program Support NAFTA Sanity and Phytosanitary barriers to trade USMCA Trade Agreement Low Level Presence Policy US-Mexico Sugar Suspension Agreement US-Korea free trade agreement Plant Breeding Innovation Policy Oppose tariffs on agricultural products
Support FCC Rural Broadband Support Universal Service Fund Support H.R. 4881, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
Renewable fuel standard Renewable fuels infrastructure corn-based ethanol Education of renewable volume obligations Reid Vapor Pressure
Congressional Issues: Railroad access capacity infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching Surface Transportation Board rail transportation of grain
Energy and Water Appropriations 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 USDA NRCS Funding Funding for mandatory Farm Bill programs Funding for McGovern-Dole, Food for Peace and Food for Progress Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill.
Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Renewable Fuels infrastructure Corn-based ethanol Education of renewable volume obligations Reid Vapor Pressure Executive Branch Issues: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard Renewable Volume Obligation (RVOs) Renewable fuels infrastructure Reid Vapor Pressure
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Support FCC Rural Broadband Support Universal Service Fund Support H.R. 4881, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
Food and Ag Budget USDA biotechnology labeling implementation Farm Bill, House and Senate Animal and plant genome editing
Energy and Water Appropriations 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 USDA NRCS Funding Funding for mandatory Farm Bill programs Funding for McGovern-Dole, Food for Peace and Food for Progress Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill.
Congressional Issues: Railroad access capacity infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching Surface Transportation Board rail transportation of grain
Renewable fuel standard Renewable fuels infrastructure corn-based ethanol Education of renewable volume obligations Reid Vapor Pressure
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
International Biotechnology regulatory issues Support Market Access Program Support Foreign Market Development Program Support NAFTA Sanity and Phytosanitary barriers to trade USMCA Trade Agreement Low Level Presence Policy US-Mexico Sugar Suspension Agreement US-Korea free trade agreement Plant Breeding Innovation Policy Oppose tariffs on agricultural products
Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Renewable Fuels infrastructure Corn-based ethanol Education of renewable volume obligations Reid Vapor Pressure Executive Branch Issues: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard Renewable Volume Obligation (RVOs) Renewable fuels infrastructure Reid Vapor Pressure
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Renewable fuel standard Renewable fuels infrastructure corn-based ethanol Education of renewable volume obligations Reid Vapor Pressure
Congressional Issues: Railroad access capacity infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching Surface Transportation Board rail transportation of grain
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Support FCC Rural Broadband Support Universal Service Fund Support H.R. 4881, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
International Biotechnology regulatory issues Support Market Access Program Support Foreign Market Development Program Support NAFTA Sanity and Phytosanitary barriers to trade USMCA Trade Agreement Low Level Presence Policy US-Mexico Sugar Suspension Agreement US-Korea free trade agreement Plant Breeding Innovation Policy Oppose tariffs on agricultural products
Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Renewable Fuels infrastructure Corn-based ethanol Education of renewable volume obligations Reid Vapor Pressure Executive Branch Issues: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard Renewable Volume Obligation (RVOs) Renewable fuels infrastructure Reid Vapor Pressure
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Food and Ag Budget USDA biotechnology labeling implementation Farm Bill, House and Senate Animal and plant genome editing
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs for new crop insurance products Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Development of new crop insurance conservation pilot program via S22/S08 process. Support of multiyear yield/revenue insurance product introduction.
Energy and Water Appropriations 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 USDA NRCS Funding Funding for mandatory Farm Bill programs Funding for McGovern-Dole, Food for Peace and Food for Progress Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2018 · second_quarter · 2A
International Biotechnology regulatory issues Support Market Access Program Support Foreign Market Development Program Support NAFTA Sanity and Phytosanitary barriers to trade Low Level Presence Policy US-Mexico Sugar Suspension Agreement US-mexico Dolphin-safe tuna case US-Korea free trade agreement Plant Breeding Innovation Policy Oppose tariffs on agricultural products
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Food and Ag Budget USDA biotechnology labeling implementation Farm Bill, House and Senate Animal and plant genome editing
Congressional Issues: Railroad access capacity infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching Surface Transportation Board rail transportation of grain
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Renewable fuel standard Renewable fuels infrastructure corn-based ethanol Education of renewable volume obligations Reid Vapor Pressure
Energy and Water Appropriations 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 USDA NRCS Funding Funding for mandatory Farm Bill programs Funding for McGovern-Dole, Food for Peace and Food for Progress Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill.
Support FCC Rural Broadband Support Universal Service Fund Support H.R. 4881, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
Support Farm Bill, House (H.R. 2) and Senate (S. 3042) Title I Commodity Programs Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Statements on Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Support amendments from Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Thune to improve ARC-County program provisions in S. 3042 (Farm Bill) Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Renewable Fuels infrastructure Corn-based ethanol Education of renewable volume obligations Reid Vapor Pressure Executive Branch Issues: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard Renewable Volume Obligation (RVOs) Renewable fuels infrastructure Reid Vapor Pressure
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Energy and Water Appropriations 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 USDA NRCS Funding Funding for mandatory Farm Bill programs Funding for McGovern-Dole, Food for Peace and Food for Progress Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill.
FCC Rural Broadband Universal Service Fund
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Renewable fuel standard Renewable fuels infrastructure corn-based ethanol Education of renewable volume obligations Reid Vapor Pressure
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Renewable Fuels infrastructure Corn-based ethanol Education of renewable volume obligations Reid Vapor Pressure Executive Branch Issues: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard Renewable Volume Obligation (RVOs) Renewable fuels infrastructure Reid Vapor Pressure
Food and Ag Budget USDA biotechnology labeling implementation Farm Bill, House and Senate Animal and plant genome editing
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Congressional Issues: Railroad access capacity infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching Surface Transportation Board rail transportation of grain
International Biotechnology regulatory issues Support Market Access Program Support Foreign Market Development Program Support NAFTA Sanity and Phytosanitary barriers to trade Low Level Presence Policy US-Mexico Sugar Suspension Agreement US-mexico Dolphin-safe tuna case US-Korea free trade agreement Plant Breeding Innovation Policy Oppose tariffs on agricultural products
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Energy and Water Appropriations 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 USDA NRCS Funding Funding for mandatory Farm Bill programs Funding for McGovern-Dole, Food for Peace and Food for Progress Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill.
International Biotechnology regulatory issues Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program NAFTA Sanity and Phytosanitary barriers to trade Low Level Presence Policy US-Mexico Sugar Suspension Agreement US-mexico Dolphin-safe tuna case US-Korea free trade agreement Plant Breeding Innovation Policy
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill. Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision, support of permanent tax cuts for pass-through entities. Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiries on loss adjustments and claims for fumonisin related quality discounts.
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section
FCC Rural Broadband Universal Service Fund
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Support of Regional Conservation Partnership Improvement Act Support of Heitkamp-Ernst legislation to improve implementation of the ARC-County program option for more accurate and equitable producer payments. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: to preserve benefits of Section 199 provision. Consideration of Senate draft legislation regarding conservation practices in counties through crop insurance. Federal Crop Insurance: Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on budget savings from the elimination of the 10 percent buy-up option for prevented planting coverage.
Food and Ag Budget USDA biotechnology labeling implementation Farm Bill, House and Senate Animal and plant genome editing
Congressional Issues: Railroad access capacity infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching Surface Transportation Board rail transportation of grain
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Issues related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects HR 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave 4 Act) HR 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 Cargo Preference Act Administration Infrastructure Plan.
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Congressional Issues: Railroad access capacity infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching Surface Transportation Board rail transportation of grain
Food and Ag Budget USDA biotechnology labeling implementation Farm Bill, House and Senate Animal and plant genome editing
FCC Rural Broadband Universal Service Fund
Cuba Trade restrictions International Biotechnology regulatory issues Market Access Program Foreign Market Development Program NAFTA Sanity and Phytosanitary barriers to trade Low Level Presence Policy US-Mexico Sugar Suspension Agreement US-mexico Dolphin-safe tuna case US-Korea free trade agreement Plant Breeding Innovation Policy
Energy and Water Appropriations 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 USDA NRCS Funding Funding for mandatory Farm Bill programs Funding for McGovern-Dole, Food for Peace and Food for Progress Request legislation to waive automatic sequester of mandatory farm programs to offset deficit spending resulting from enactment of tax reform bill.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office