Farm Bill

Organizational Statements, U.S. Farm Bill

This page lists statements and information concerning the issue taken from the web sites of various organizations, trade associations, and interest groups involved in the issue. We provide both a link to the main page of the organization concerned as well as a copy of the pages relating to the issue that we found in our searches. Because we want to keep information concerning each of our cases for an archive, we copied their pages during the period of research. Below each statement is the original URL from which we retrieved the information. Note that some of these original URLs may not work because the group has updated or changed its website.

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Internal Archive for the American Farm Bureau, downloaded on 6/12/03:

Farm Bureau Outlines Farm Bill Priorities (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2001/nr0628.html)
Farm Bureau Praises House Version of Farm Bill (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2001/nr0727.html)
Farm Bureau Applauds Farm Bill Completion (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2002/nr0426b.html)
Farm Bureau Calls on Congress to Finish Farm Bill (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2002/nr0419.html)
Analysts Optimistic Farm Bill Will Reach Finish Line (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2002/nr0106h.html)
Farm Groups Urge Commitment to Farm Bill (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2002/nr0716.html)
Statement by Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation Regarding Passage of the Farm Bill (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2002/nr0508.html)
Groups Urge House to Make New Farm Bill a 'Top Priority' (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2001/nr0925.html)
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation Regarding Senate Consideration of the Farm Bill, S. 1731 (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2002/nr0212.html)
FB: Groups Urge Appropriators to Protect Farm Bill (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2002/nr0710a.html)
FB Delegates Back Disaster Aid, Oppose Farm Bill Changes (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2003/nr0122.html)

Files downloaded 8/6/03:

Farm Bureau: New Farm Bill Must Balance All Interests (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2001/nr0228.html )
Farm Bureau Urges Prompt Passage of House Farm Bill (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2001/nr0907.html)
AFBF Lists Priorities for Farm Bill Conference Report (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2002/nr0227.html)
Stallman: 'Stalling Tactics' in Senate Jeopardizes Farm Bill (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2001/nr1214.html)
FB Delegates Continue Support for Farm Bill Direction (http://www.fb.org/news/nr/nr2002/nr0109.html)

Internal Archive for the American Farmland Trust, downloaded on 10/20/03:

Policy Update, 11/28/01 (http://www.farmland.org/landworks/private/news/archive/112801.htm)
Policy Update, 2/08/02 (http://www.farmland.org/landworks/private/news/archive/020802.htm)
Policy Update, 2/15/02 (http://www.farmland.org/landworks/private/news/archive/021502.htm)
Policy Update, 12/5/01 (http://www.farmland.org/landworks/private/news/archive/120401.htm)
Policy Update, 3/16/01 (http://www.farmland.org/landworks/private/news/archive/031601.htm)
Policy Update, 3/19/02 (http://www.farmland.org/landworks/private/news/archive/031902.htm)
Policy Update, 4/30/02 (http://www.farmland.org/landworks/private/news/archive/043002.htm)
Ranks Georgia Third In Farmland Lost To Development (http://www.farmland.org/farmingontheedge/major_pr_georgia.htm)
Study Shows America's Best Farmland Falling Fastest To Development (http://www.farmland.org/farmingontheedge/major_pr_natl.htm)
Farmland Loss Accelerating In Virginia (http://www.farmland.org/farmingontheedge/major_pr_virginia.htm)
Field Notes, 2/1/02 (http://www.farmland.org/landworks/private/news/state/020202.htm)
Field Notes, 10/26/01 (http://www.farmland.org/landworks/private/news/state/102601.htm)
Field Notes, 7/26/02 (http://www.farmland.org/landworks/private/news/state/072602.htm)
National Conference 2001 Schedule (http://www.farmland.org/conference_2001/conference_session_details.pdf)

Internal Archive for the American Meat Institute, downloaded on 10/21/03:

Coalition Letter Opposing Anti-Agribusiness Policies in Current Legislation, 3/12/02 (http://www.meatami.com/Content/ContentGroups/Business/Competition1/Antitrust_Legislation/Coalition_Letter_Opposing_Anti-Agribusiness_Policies_in_Current_Legislation_(March_12,_2002).htm)
Coalition Letter to Senate Opposing Anti-Trust Amendments to Farm Bill (http://www.meatami.com/Content/ContentGroups/Business/Competition1/Antitrust_Legislation/Coalition_Letter_to_Senate_Opposing_Anti-Trust_Amendments_to_Farm_Bill_(November_27,_2001).htm)
Letter to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service on Country-of-Origin Labeling Program (http://www.meatami.com/Content/ContentGroups/International_Trade/NAFTA_Issues/Country-of-Origin_Labeling/ACF4ED6.pdf)
Coalition Letter to Senator Thomas Opposing Competition Title in the Farm Bill (http://www.meatami.com/Content/ContentGroups/Business/Competition1/Industry_Structure/Agribusiness_Processor_Letter_Opposing_Competition_Title_in_the_Farm_Bill_(November_5,_2001).htm)
John Block Reports from Washington (http://www.meatami.com/Content/ContentGroups/Business/Competition1/Industry_Structure/ACFE3D9.doc)
Questionaire Regarding Livestock Marketing, House Agriculture Committee (http://www.meatami.com/Content/ContentGroups/Business/Competition1/Industry_Structure/Questionnaire.pdf)
Issue Briefing: S. Amdt. 2534 (http://www.meatami.com/Content/ContentGroups/Business/Competition1/Industry_Structure/ACF1776.pdf)
Issue Backgrounder: Country-of-Origin Labeling (http://www.meatami.com/Content/ContentGroups/International_Trade/NAFTA_Issues/Country-of-Origin_Labeling/ACF5763.pdf)
AMI Statement on Ag Economists' Debate Over Packer Ownership Ban (http://www.meatami.com/Content/ContentGroups/Business/Competition1/Industry_Structure/AMI_Statement_on_Ag_Economists_Debate_Over_Packer_Ownership_Ban_(March_13,_2002).htm)
Coalition Letter to Ag Secretary Veneman on the Administration's Positions (http://www.meatami.com/Content/ContentGroups/International_Trade/Bilateral_Issues/Cuba1/Coaliton_Letter_to_Agriculture_Secretary_RE_Agricultural_Exports_to_Cuba_(April_4,_2002).htm)

Internal Archive for the American Soybean Association, downloaded on 6/12/03:

ASA Strongly Opposes Amendments to 2002 Farm Bill (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2002%20releases/r071602.htm)
ASA Applauds Completion of Farm Bill (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2002%20releases/r043002.htm)
ASA Urges Conferees to Accept Senate Soybean Support Provisions and Conclude Farm Bill (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2002%20releases/r041802.htm)
House Farm Bill Offer Falls Short of Equity for Soybeans (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2002%20releases/r041802c.htm)
ASA Applauds Senate Passage of Farm Bill (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2002%20releases/r021302.htm)
ASA Urges Senate to Complete New Farm Bill (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2002%20releases/r012302.htm)
ASA Takes Farm Bill and China Trade Issues to Policymakers (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2001%20releases/r101701.htm)
ASA Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill Calls on Senate to Develop Soy-Friendly Legislation (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2001%20releases/r100501.htm)
ASA Seeks Action on Farm Bill, Trade and Biodiesel Legislation (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2001%20releases/r081301.htm)
ASA Will Seek Equitable Treatment for Soybeans in Senate Farm Bill (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2001%20releases/r073001.htm)
ASA Urges House to Remedy Oilseed Inequities in Farm Bill Proposal (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2001%20releases/r071801.htm)
ASA Urges Rapid Enactment of New Farm Bill and Presents Policy Recommendations to Senate (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2001%20releases/r071201.htm)
ASA Applauds Release of USDA & Senate Democrat Farm Policy Principles (http://www.soygrowers.com/newsroom/releases/2001%20releases/r091901.htm)
Bean Beat, December 2002 (http://www.soygrowers.com/publications/beanbeat/2002/ASA_Bean_Beat_Dec_2002.pdf)
Bean Beat, November 2002 (http://www.soygrowers.com/publications/beanbeat/2002/Bean_Beat_Nov_FNL.pdf)
Bean Beat, August 2002 (http://www.soygrowers.com/publications/beanbeat/2002/Bean_Beat_Aug_2002.pdf)
Bean Beat, April 2002 (http://www.soygrowers.com/publications/beanbeat/2002/April_2002.pdf)
Bean Beat, March 2002 (http://www.soygrowers.com/publications/beanbeat/2002/mar_2002.pdf)
Bean Beat, December 2001 (http://www.soygrowers.com/publications/beanbeat/2001/dec_2001.pdf)
Bean Beat, November 2001 (http://www.soygrowers.com/publications/beanbeat/2001/Nov.%202001.pdf)

Internal Archive for the Citizens Against Government Waste, downloaded on 6/11/03:

Taxpayer Group Applauds Senator Lugar's Farm Bill Alternative (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_10182001b)
Congress's Farm Money Grab (http://www.cagw.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5220&news_iv_ctrl=1202)
CCAGW: Vote No on the Farm Bill (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_05012002a)
Will GOP Rescue the Milk Tax? (http://www.cagw.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5955&news_iv_ctrl=1203)
Pork-barrel Spending Cuts into War Dollars (http://www.cagw.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5144)
CAGW Blasts "Strategic Milk Reserve" (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_07232002)
CAGW Declares Victory on Farm Bill, at Least For This Year CA (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsReleases_12192001GW_9)
CCAGW Applauds Senate Farm Subsidy Caps "Amendment is a Step in the Right Direction," says Schatz (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_02082002)
CCAGW Criticizes Farm Security Act (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_10012001)
CCAGW Denounces Senate Passage of Bloated Farm Bill (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_02132002)
Conrad Wants More Farm Spending (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_06192002b)
Will the GOP Rescue the Milk Tax? (http://www.cagw.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5955&news_iv_ctrl=1203)
CCAGW Declares Victory On Farm Bill, At Least For This Year (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsReleases_12192001)
The Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture Lays an Egg (http://www.cagw.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5256&news_iv_ctrl=1202)
Texas Reps. Combest and Stenholm are Co-Porkers of the Month (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_10092001)
Government Waste Group Denounces Senate Farm Bill (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_11162001)
Taxpayer Group Blasts Leahy Farm Provision (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_12042001)
Waste Wire, October 2001 (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_wastewire_Oct_2001)
No Excuses For Growing Federal Deficit (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_05222002)
Senators Conrad and Dorgan are Porkers of the Month of June (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_06072002a)
Sen. Jeffords' Bloated Barn Boondoggle (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_06202002)
Sen. Daschle is the Porker of the Month for December 2001 (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_porkerofthemonth_Dec01)
Waste Wire, July 2002 (http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_Wastewire_July_2002)

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Farm Subsidies Baloon (http://www.cagw.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5249&news_iv_ctrl=1202)

Internal Archive for the Ducks Unlimited, downloaded on 6/11/03:

Farm Bill Update: House Passes Farm Security Act (http://www.ducks.org/news/farm_bill_update.asp)
Farm Bill Dedicates Record Funding for Conservation Farming (http://www.ducks.org/news/farm_bill_update_may_2002.asp)
In the Home Stretch - Farm Bill nears completion (http://www.ducks.org/news/farm_bill_update_march_2002.asp)
President Signs U.S. Farm Bill With Record Conservation Spending (http://www.ducks.org/news/farm_bill_2002.asp)
U.S. Farm Bill Will Establish New Wildlife Program (http://www.ducks.org/news/farm_bill_2002_wildlife_program.asp)
Farm Bill Update: Conservation Amendment Narrowly Defeated (http://www.ducks.org/news/vote_conservation_amendment.asp)

Internal Archive for the Environmental Defense, downloaded on 6/2/03:

A State-by-State Analysis of America's Growing Conservation Backlog (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/1328_losingground%2Ehtm)
Agricultural Policy: Problems and Solutions (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/article.cfm?contentid=639)
Agriculture Programs: Solutions (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/article.cfm?contentid=643)
Anti-Environmental Farm Bill Rider Defeated (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=484)
Environmental Defense Applauds House Vote on Farm Subsidy Limits, Conservation (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=1962)
Bringing Dead Zones Back to Life (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/817_DeadZone%2EPDF)
Comments on the Revised Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the St. John's Basin-New Madrid Floodway Project (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/1118_searchinger%2EPDF)
A Critical Year for the Environment (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/article.cfm?contentid=1639)
Detailed Responses to House Ag Committee Claims about the Boehlert/Kind/Gilchrest/Dingell Amendment (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/388_Detailed%20Responses%20RE%20Boehlert%2Ehtm)
Environmental Defense Applauds Senate Farm Bill Conservation Title (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=1446)
Environmental Defense Praises New Lugar, Bush Administration Farm Bill Position (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=52)
Environmental Defense Praises Passage of Farm Bill Amendments (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=1345)
Environmental Groups Applaud New Harkin Farm Bill (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=922)
EPA Proposes Plan To Reduce Dead Zone In Gulf Of Mexico (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=1125)
Family Farmers Recruited for a Safe, Clean Environment (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/article.cfm?ContentID=306)
Farm Bill 2002 (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/system/templates/page/subissue.cfm?subissue=8)
Farm Bill Agreement Will Hurt the Environment (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=1982)
Farm Bill Conservation Update, 12/23/2002 (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/article.cfm?contentid=2745)
Farm Bill Funds Can Help Water Quality, Sprawl & Wildlife (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=66)
Farm Bill Holds Key To Polluted Bays (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=59)
Farm Bill Water Conservation Program Survives Floor Attack (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=1419)
Farm Conservation Funding Slashed in Final Conference Package (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=1834)
Farm Proposal Ignores Conservation Demand (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=74)
Food For Thought: The Case for Reforming Farm Programs to Preserve the Environment and Help Family Farmers, Ranchers and Foresters (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/160_FoodForThought%2Epdf)
Harkin Proposal Short Changes Farm Conservation Needs (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=48)
A Home on the Range: How Economic Incentives Can Save the Threatened Utah Prairie Dog (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/155_HomeOnTheRange%2Epdf)
Newsletter, May 2002 (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/1979_0502.pdf)
Environmental Defense Pans House Passage of Farm Conference Report (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=1988)
Restoring Life to the 'Dead Zone' (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/article.cfm?ContentID=324)
Revitalize Conservation Programs and Farm Communities in the Next Farm Bill (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/article.cfm?contentid=389)
Science Study Shows Agricultural Fertilizer Choking U.S. Oceans (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=121)
Senate Farm Bill Proposal Gives Conservationists Another Chance (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/article.cfm?contentid=309)
Senior House Democrats Push Farm Conservation Funds (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=1636)
Statement of Environmental Defense on Farm Bill Passage (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=2008)
Summary of the Boehlert-Kind-Gilchrest-Dingell Conservation Amendment to H.R. 2646 (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/386_Boehlert%20et%20al%20Conservation%20Amendment%2Ehtm)
Texas Conservation Groups Support USDA Conservation Funding (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=1809)
The Fight to Help Farmers Help the Environment Continues! (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/article.cfm?ContentID=385)
Top Ten Reasons to Support Boehlert-Kind-Gilchrest-Dingell Conservation Amendment (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/387_Top%20Ten%20Reasons%20to%20Support%20Boehlert%2Ehtm)
USDA Rejects Most Requests For Conservation Funding (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=72)
Your Key to Leveraging Farm Bill Conservation Programs (http://www.environmentaldefense.org/farmbill/overview.cfm?nav=nonprofits)

Internal Archive for the Environmental Working Group, downloaded on 6/11/03:

About the 2002 Farm Bill: A Missed Opportunity (http://www.ewg.org/farm/farmbill/stake.php)
KEY FARM POLICY REFORMS BREWING IN CONGRESS (http://www.ewg.org/farm/farmreforms_022202.php)
What's at Stake? Key Reforms Will Help More Farmers and the Environment (http://www.ewg.org/farm/keyreforms_022202.php)
Taking a closer look at the numbers (http://www.ewg.org/farm/finalnumbers_21Mar02.php)
Correspondence (http://www.ewg.org/farm/paymentlimitletter.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Nevada Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Nevada.php)
Agri-business As Usual Farm Bill Conferees Sell Out Reform (http://www.ewg.org/farm/release_27APR02.php)
Environmental Groups Applaud New Harkin Farm Bill (http://www.ewg.org/pressreleases/pr20011205.html)
Wasteful House Farm Bill Dead For This Year (http://www.ewg.org/pressreleases/pr20011023.html)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Wyoming Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Wyoming.php)
EWG Letter to House Agriculture Committee, Larry Combest (http://www.ewg.org/reports/CombestMay2001/combestletter.html)
City Slickers: Location of Farm Subsidy Recipient in Major U.S. Cities (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cityslickers/)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Nevada Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Nevada.php)

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Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Idaho Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Idaho.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Arizona Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Arizona.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to West Virginia Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/WestVirginia.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Utah Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Utah.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Arkansas Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Arkansas.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to North Carolina Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/NorthCarolina.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Iowa Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Iowa.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Illinois Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Illinois.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Florida Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Florida.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to South Carolina Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/SouthCarolina.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Pennsylvania Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Pennsylvania.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to South Dakota Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/SouthDakota.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Colorado Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Colorado.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to North Dakota Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/NorthDakota.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Maine Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Maine.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Oklahoma Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Oklahoma.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Kansas Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Kansas.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Maryland Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Maryland.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to California Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/California.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Michigan Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Michigan.php)
EWG Letter to House Agriculture Committee, Larry Combest (TX-19) (http://www.ewg.org/reports/CombestMay2001/combestletter.html)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to New Jersey Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/NewJersey.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Ohio Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Ohio.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Kentucky Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Kentucky.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Indiana Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Indiana.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Minnesota Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Minnesota.php)
Senators to quiz Veneman over farm bill implementation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/news/story.php?id=1207)
An Analysis of Farm Subsidies in the 19th District of Texas (http://www.ewg.org/reports/CombestMay2001/combestoverview.html)
Environmental Group Praises Lugar's Farm Proposal (http://www.ewg.org/pressreleases/pr20011017.html)
California Farmers Could Reap $185 Million in U.S. House Showdown on Subsidy Reform (http://www.ewg.org/pressreleases/capr20010928.html)

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EWG and Other Environmental and Taxpayer Groups Hail Rep. Kind's May 2 House Floor Effort To Cap Subsidies To Largest Farms (http://www.ewg.org/farm/housevote_050202.php)
City Slickers: Location of Farm Subsidy Recipient in Major U.S. Cities (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cityslickers/)
EWG's Farm Subsidy Database Updated With Latest USDA Records (http://www.ewg.org/pressreleases/release_27MAR02.php)
Senate Approach Would Speed Payments to Texas Farmers for Farmland Conservation (http://www.ewg.org/farm/cnsv_needs/Texas.php)
California Farmers Could Reap $185 Million in U.S. House Showdown on Subsidy Reform (http://www.ewg.org/pressreleases/capr20010928.html)
Huge Disparity in Federal Aid to Latino Farmers (http://www.ewg.org/pressreleases/pr20011001.html)

Internal Archive for the Grocery Manufacturers Association, downloaded on 6/11/03:

Dairy Program (http://www.gmabrands.com/publicpolicy/docs/WhitePaper.cfm?docid=464)
The Federal Sugar Commodity Program (http://www.gmabrands.com/publicpolicy/docs/WhitePaper.cfm?docid=286)
Country of Origin Labeling - Federal (http://www.gmabrands.com/publicpolicy/docs/WhitePaper.cfm?docid=298)
GMA Letter to Congress Requests Retention of One Cent Sugar Forfeiture Penalty (http://www.gmabrands.com/publicpolicy/docs/Correspondence.cfm?docid=909)
GMA Outlines Principles For Sugar Reform; Current Program Barrier To U.S. Trade (http://www.gmabrands.com/news/docs/NewsRelease.cfm?docid=809)

Internal Archive for the Humane Society of the United States, downloaded on 6/11/03:

U.S. Senate Passes Farm Bill Addressing Animal Fighting, Puppy Mills, Farm Animals and Bears (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13184)
Ultimate Fight: Our Battle to Save Anti-Cockfighting Legislation (http://www.hsus.org/ace/14087)
HumaneLines, Issue 193 - May 1, 2002 (http://www.hsus.org/ace/14033)
Amendment Could Deny Protections to Birds, Mice, and Rats (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13339)
Humane Scorecard for the 107th Congress (http://www.hsus.org/ace/14580)
HumaneLines, Issue 182 - February 13, 2002 (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13178)
HumaneLines, Issue 183 - February 20, 2002 (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13304)
HumaneLines, Issue 186 - March 13, 2002 (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13463)
U.S. Senate Passes Bear Protection Act (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13189)
HSUS Calls on Congress To Reject Farm Bill Conference Report (http://www.hsus.org/ace/14027)
Passage of Farm Bill Denies Protection to Birds, Mice, and Rats (http://www.hsus.org/ace/14121)
Why We Still Need Farm Aid (http://www.hsus.org/ace/15312)
HumaneLine, Issue 187 - March 20, 2002 (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13513)
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Four Animal Protection Amendments to Farm Bill (http://www.hsus.org/ace/11917)
HumaneLine, Issue 185 - March 7, 2002 (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13431)
HumaneLine, Issue 189 - April 3, 2002 (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13802)
HumaneLine, Issue 194 - May 8, 2002 (http://www.hsus.org/ace/14078)
HSUS Calls on FDA, USDA and Congress to Halt Slaughter of Diseased Livestock (http://www.hsus.org/ace/12840)
The HSUS Calls on Congress to Toughen Federal Animal Fighting Law (http://www.hsus.org/ace/14772)
HumaneLine, Issue 184 - February 26, 2002 (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13343)
HumaneLine, Issue 188 - March 27, 2002 (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13751)
U.S. Senate Approves Measure to Combat Animal Fighting (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13187)
U.S. Senate Adopts Puppy Protection Act (http://www.hsus.org/ace/13188)
Get the Facts on Humane Slaughter (http://www.hsus.org/ace/14230)
Senate Committee Approves Record $5 Million for Humane Slaughter Enforcement (http://www.hsus.org/ace/14773)

Internal Archive for the Independent Community Bankers of America, downloaded on 6/13/03:

ICBA Advises Conferees on Farm Bill (http://www.ibaa.org/sitesearch/sitesearch_pubfr.html)
ICBA Letter to Farm Bill Conferees (http://www.ibaa.org/sitesearch/sitesearch_pubfr.html)
Farm Groups and ICBA Urge Senate to Act on Farm Bill (http://www.ibaa.org/sitesearch/sitesearch_pubfr.html)
ICBA Joins Farm Groups Urging No Changes to Farm Bill (http://www.icba.org/sitesearch/sitesearch_pubfr.html)
House Passes Farm Bill; President Urges Quick Conclusion (http://www.icba.org/sitesearch/sitesearch_pubfr.html)
USDA Pilot Program to Make Farm Bill Payments by Internet (http://www.icba.org/sitesearch/sitesearch_pubfr.html)
ICBA Lobbies for Farm Aid and New Farm Bill (http://www.icba.org/sitesearch/sitesearch_pubfr.html)
Combest & Stenholm Applaud Farm Bill by Southern Senators (http://www.icba.org/sitesearch/sitesearch_pubfr.html)

Downloaded on 8/7/03:

President Signs Farm Bill, USDA Pledges Quick Implementation (www.ibaa.org/user-cgi/AT-IBCAsearchCGI?sum=d1000)
ICBA Congratulates Senate on Passing Farm Aid (www.ibaa.org/user-cgi/AT-IBCAsearchCGI?sum=d260)
Administration Again Urges Delay of Farm Bill (www.ibaa.org/user-cgi/AT-IBCAsearchCGI?sum=d1038)
USDA Predicts Sharp Decrease in 2002 Farm Income (www.ibaa.org/user-cgi/AT-IBCAsearchCGI?sum=d1385)

Internal Archive for the International Dairy Foods Association , downloaded on 11/5/03:

Farm Bill Conference Agrees on Budget Framework; Specific Dairy Provisions Still Pending (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/03/farmbi4.cfm)
Making Sense of the Dairy Provisions in the Farm Bill (http://www.idfa.org/leg/daryprov.cfm)
Northeast Diary Compact Authorization Expires (http://www.idfa.org/news/releases/2001/expires.cfm)
2001 Dairy Forum Address "Working Together in the Future Tense" (http://www.idfa.org/news/releases/2001/address.cfm)
Farm Bill Conferees Set to Meet this Wednesday (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/03/farmconf.cfm)
IDFA- Diary Provisions in the Farm Bill 2/15/02 (http://www.idfa.org/leg/dyprov.pdf)
Farm Bill Agreement Reached; A Big Win on Dairy Provisions (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/04/agree.cfm)
New Dairy Proposal Floated during Farm Bill Conference (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/04/farmbill.cfm)
IDFA's Connie Tipton Testifies Before House on Farm Bill (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/06/tipton.cfm)
Farm Bill: Dairy Provisions (http://www.idfa.org/leg/issuepap/dyprovis.cfm)
Much at Stake on Farm Bill; Members Urged to Act Now (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/02/farmbill.cfm)
Farm Bill: Sugar Provisions (http://www.idfa.org/leg/issuepap/sugprov.cfm)
Harmful Milk Pricing Laws Dodged in 2001; Debate Resumes in 2002 (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/12/usda.cfm)
Possible Dairy Compact Deal on Farm Bill is Roundly Criticized (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/02/criticiz.cfm)
May 2002 DEIP Update: Dairy Export Incentive Program Reauthorized (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/05/deip.cfm)
USDA Gets Stay on Beef Ruling, Continues Checkoffs Without Changes (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/07/usdabeef.cfm)
Congress Takes Action on Farm Bill; Significant House Dairy Provisions Defeated (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/10/defeated.cfm)
Coalition for Fair Milk Prices (http://www.idfa.org/leg/cofairpr.cfm)
Federal Dairy Policies Need Fundamental Reform (http://www.idfa.org/leg/issuepap/feddairypolicies.cfm)
USDA Offers Special Drought Relief to Dairy Producers in 37 States (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/10/droughtaid.cfm)
Veneman to Testify at Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing Tomorrow (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/09/veneman_testimony.cfm)
Northeast Dairy Compact Authorization Expires (2) (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/10/expire.cfm)
Dispute Continues over US Access to Mexican Sugar (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/intlhap/01-09.cfm)
Final Program for Dairy Forum 2002 (http://www.idfa.org/meetings/forumpro.cfm)
Dairy Companies Unite Against Possible Dairy Amendments in Senate (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/11/leahy.cfm)
July 2002 DEIP Update: Program Begins Fiscal Year 2003 (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/07/deip.cfm)
IDFA Joins Senators, Consumer Groups in Fight Against Milk Tax Legislation (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/12/taxleg.cfm)
Sugar Amendment Likely During Farm Bill Debate (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/09/sugar.cfm)
International Happenings- September 2001 (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/09/internat.cfm)
Senate Easily Approves $6 Billion Drought Aid for Farmers (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/09/drought_aid.cfm)
Worldwide Food Expo Offers the Latest in Dairy Technology and Business (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/07/world.cfm)
Senate Creates $2 Billion Federal Subsidy for Dairy Farmers; New Amendment Promoting Farm Savings Accounts May be Offered as Replacement Dairy Plan (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/12/fedsub.cfm)
Urgent Notice- Farm Bill Negotiations Country of Origin Labeling Should NOT Apply to Processed Product (http://www.idfa.org/leg/urgent.cfm)
New Farm Bill Debuts to Mixed Reviews (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/05/mixed.cfm)
The Evolving Federal Milk Marketing Orders: From 1996 to 2002, and Beyond (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/11/milkmarket.cfm)
Make Sure Your Congressional Representatives Know Where you Stand on Farm Bill Provisions (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/03/farmbill.cfm)
Congress May Take UP Farm Bill This Week (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/08/farmbill.cfm )
In Wake of National Tragedy, Compact Fate Remains Uncertain (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/09/compact.cfm)
WTO Members Must Conquer Serious Differences to Keep Ag Talks on Schedule (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/11/wto.cfm)
Press Statement- December 4, 2001 (http://www.idfa.org/leg/issuepap/ctstate.cfm)
Criticism of Leahy Dairy Plan Grows; Senate to Consider Farm Bill Any Day (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/11/critic.cfm)
Statement of Connie Tipton, Senior Group Vice President International Dairy Foods Association on Passage of Senate Farm Bill Commodity Title, including Sen. Leahy Dairy Provision (http://www.idfa.org/leg/issuepap/ctleahy.cfm)
2002 International Sweetener Colloquium (http://www.idfa.org/meetings/collpro.cfm)
Dairy Compacts Under Fire: Excerpts from Editorials and Letters (http://www.idfa.org/leg/compacts/underfire.cfm)
White House Briefing Highlights 2001 Washington Conference (http://www.idfa.org/news/releases/2001/washconf.cfm)
Press Statement on Dairy in the Farm Bill (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/04/close.cfm)
Washington Changed by Recent Events (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/09/tragedy.cfm)
Farm Bill Conference Begins; Conferees to Meet Again on March 19 (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/03/farmbi3.cfm)
Veneman Answers Senate Questions on Farm Bill Implementation (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2002/09/veneman_testimony2.cfm)
Worldwide Food Expo Registration Deadline is Today! (http://www.idfa.org/news/stories/2001/08/deadline.cfm)

Internal Archive for the National Association of Wheat Growers, downloaded on 6/10/03:

Commodity Groups Join in Message to Congress (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=120)
Conference Planned on Farm Bill Conservation Issues (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=190)
Constructive Receipt (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=215)
A Farm Bill Is Clearly In Sight (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=73)
Farm Bill Conference Documents (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=78)
Farm Bill Conference Makes Progress (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=63)
Farm Bill Debate Continues (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=66)
Farm Bill Fine Print (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=93)
Farm Bill Fine Print II (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=96)
Farm Bill Passes 64-35! (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=83)
Farm Bill Rules Expected "Soon" (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=163)
Farm Bill Signed into Law (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=88)
Farm Bill - We're On Our Way (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=77)
Farm Bill Work Continues During Spring Recess (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=65)
Groups Urge Senate to Expedite Action on New Farm Bill (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=25)
Harkin Bill Unveiled (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=34)
Highlights of the Conservation and Commodity Titles of the Farm Bill (http://www.wheatworld.org/pdf/Farm%20Bill%20Explanation%202002.pdf)
Myth and Facts about the 2002 Farm Bill (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=103)
NAWG Applauds Passage of Farm Bill in House, Calls on Senate for Prompt Action (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=79)
NAWG Applauds Passage of Farm Bill in Senate (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=81)
NAWG Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Action on Farm Bill (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=21)
NAWG Looks to Preservation of Commodity Title in Farm Bill (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=53)
NAWG Speaks Out On Proposed Farm Bill (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=13)
NAWG Supports Domenici Amendment on Western Water (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=38)
NAWG's House Report Card on Farm Bill Votes (http://www.wheatworld.org/pdf/House%20Report%20Card.pdf)
NAWG's Senate Report Card on Farm Bill Votes (http://www.wheatworld.org/pdf/Senate%20Report%20Card.pdf)
NAWG's Wheat Industry Conference and Exposition Post-Conference Newsletter (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=42)
No Farm Bill Yet… (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=72)
President Signs Farm Bill With Producer Members in Attendance (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=91)
Senate Agriculture Committee Passes Farm Bill Proposal (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=22)
Senate Continues to Move on Farm Bill Debate (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=24)
Senate Must Complete Farm Bill This Week (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=28)
Senate Passes Farm Bill (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=50)
USDA Announces Loan Rates (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=101)
U.S. Farm Bill - The Trade Title Briefing Paper (http://www.wheatworld.org/pdf/TradeTitle.pdf)
Wheat Growers Applaud Agreement of House and Senate Ag Conferees (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=76)
Wheat Growers Pleased with Conference Committee Progress on Farm Bill (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=61)
Wheat Growers Urge Acceptance of House Farm Bill Compromise (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=71)
While Time Runs Short, Conference Committee Efforts Continue (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=67)
Work on Implementation of Farm Bill Commences (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=100)
Commission on Payment Limitations Finalized (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=208)
Spending Outlook (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=207)
NRCS Chief Knight Discusses Conservation (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=196)
USDA Proposes Rule on Income Qualifications (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=195)
Emergency Loans Now Available to Producers in Quarantine Areas (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=169)
Harmful Payment Limitations Hurt Real Farm Families and Rural Communities (http://www.wheatworld.org/pdf/Harmful%20Payment%20Limitations.pdf)
NAWG Joins Letter on Planting Flexibility (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=98)
Where we stand on some key commodity title issues… (http://www.wheatworld.org/html/news.cfm?ID=64)

Internal Archive for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, downloaded on 10/28//03:

Fact Sheet-January/February 2001 (http://www.beef.org/dsp/dsp_content.cfm?locationId=710&contentId=259&contentTypeId=1)
Cattlemen in St. Louis Vicinity - Speak Out! How to Effectively Implement Farm Bill Conservation Programs (http://www.beef.org/dsp/dsp_content.cfm?locationId=217&contentId=1682&contentTypeId=2)
Senate Farm Bill Contains Priorities for America's Cattle Producers (http://www.beef.org/dsp/dsp_content.cfm?locationId=217&contentId=173&contentTypeId=2)
Market Driven Farm Policy Programs Imperative for Largest Segment of American Agriculture (http://www.beef.org/dsp/dsp_content.cfm?locationId=217&contentId=117&contentTypeId=2)
Give Agriculture Some Credit. NCBA to Testify Before the Senate Agriculture Committee for Agriculture Credit (http://www.beef.org/dsp/dsp_content.cfm?locationId=217&contentId=84&contentTypeId=2)
US Agriculture Business in Need of a Long Term Plan in the Next Farm Bill (http://www.beef.org/dsp/dsp_content.cfm?locationId=217&contentId=63&contentTypeId=2)
Conserving Natural Resources for Future Generations must Be a Part of Farm Bill 2002 NCBA President- elect testifies before the Committee on Agriculture's Subcommittee on Conservation (http://www.beef.org/dsp/dsp_content.cfm?locationId=217&contentId=87&contentTypeId=2)
Flexibility and Adequate Conservation Resources Are Key to Effective 2002 Farm Bill The National Cattlemen's Beef Association Re-emphasizes Need for Strong Conservation Title (http://www.beef.org/dsp/dsp_content.cfm?locationId=217&contentId=145&contentTypeId=2)
Farm Bill 2002 Conservation Programs - NRCS Stie (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=2657&Title=Farm+Bill+2002+Conservation+Programs%2D%2D+NRCS+Site)
NCBA Comments to USDA on Income Limits for Program Participation (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=2629&Title=NCBA+Comments+to+USDA+on+Income+Limits+for+Program+Participation)
Senate Farm Bill: The Debate Continues (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=335&Title=Senate+Farm+Bill%3A+The+Debate+Continues)
Farm Bill Gaining Momentum (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=340&Title=Farm+Bill+Gaining+Momentum+)
NCBA to Testify on the 2002 Farm Bill (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=346&Title=NCBA+to+Testify+on+the+2002+Farm+Bill)
Combest Urges Farm Groups to Offer Specifics on Farm Bill (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=348&Title=Combest+Urges+Farm+Groups+to+Offer+Specifics+on+Farm+Bill)
Two Years Before Farm Renewal, Ag Committee Chair Says (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=353&Title=Two+Years+before+Farm+Renewal%2C+Ag+Committee+Chair+Says)
Senators Introduce Measure to Address Farm Bill's Flaws (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=357&Title=Senators+Introduce+Measure+to+Address+Farm+Bill%92s+Flaws)
Final Field Hearing Offer Chance to Give Input on Upcoming Farm Bill (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=363&Title=Final+Field+Hearings+Offer+Chance+to+Give+Input+on+Upcoming+Farm+Bill)
Farm Bill Agreed On (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=525&Title=Farm+Bill+Agreed+On)
Cattle Industry Priorities Included in Farm Bill Compromise (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=526&Title=Cattle+Industry+Priorities+Included+in+Farm+Bill+Compromise)
Statement by the NCBA Regarding President Signing 2002 Farm Bill (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=530&Title=Statement+by+the+NCBA+Regarding+President+Signing+2002+Farm+Bill)
USDA Launches Farm Bill Information Web Site (http://hill.beef.org/view.asp?DocumentID=534&Title=USDA+Launches+Farm+Bill+Information+Web+Site)

Internal Archive for the National Corn Growers Association, downloaded on 6/11/03:

Guide to the 2002 Farm Bill (http://www.ncga.com/farmbill/calculator/CalcBrochure.pdf)
Corn Commentary, 2
Corn Commentary, 3
Corn Commentary, 4
Corn Commentary, 5
Corn Commentary, 6
Corn Commentary, 7
Corn Commentary, 8
Corn Commentary, 9
Corn Commentary, 10
Corn Commentary, 11
Corn Commentary, 12
Corn Commentary, 13
Corn Commentary, 14
Corn Commentary, 15
Corn Commentary, 16
Corn Commentary, 17
Corn Commentary, 18
Corn Commentary, 19
Corn Commentary, 20

Internal Archive for the National Cotton Council, downloaded on 6/10/03:

Farm Bill Cotton Provisions Reviewed in Report to NCPA (http://www.cotton.org/gov/NCPA-Remarks.cfm)
National Cotton Council Chairman's Report (http://www.cotton.org/events/board/2002spring/NCC-Chairman-Report.cfm)
NCC Chairman's Report to Southern Cotton Ginners Association (http://www.cotton.org/gov/NCC-Report.cfm)
Senate Ag Committee Urged to Fund Farm Bill at House-Approved Level (http://www.cotton.org/gov/Senate-Letter.cfm)
U.S. Cotton Encouraged By Conferees' Farm Bill Budget Allocation (http://www.cotton.org/news/2002/NCC-Response-to-Conferees.cfm)
Cotton Industry Continues to Urge Prompt Action on New Farm Legislation; Expresses Concerns about Sen. Lugar's Farm Bill Proposal (http://www.cotton.org/news/2001/lugar-response.cfm)
Echols Calls For Industry Unity on Farm Bill Needs (http://www.cotton.org/news/2001/Echols-Report-to-ACP.cfm)
NCC Says House Panel's Farm Bill Concept Solid First Step (http://www.cotton.org/news/2001/Farm-Policy-Concept.cfm)
NCC Chairman's Report to the American Cotton Producers (http://www.cotton.org/gov/Echols-ACP-report.cfm)
NCC Commends Senate Farm Bill Passage, Urges President's Swift Action (http://www.cotton.org/news/2002/farm-bill-passage.cfm)
NCC Commends House Conferees' Farm Bill Proposal and Urges Timely Acceptance by Senate Leadership (http://www.cotton.org/news/2002/NCC-letter-to-House-conferees.cfm)
Farm Bill Finalization, Favorable Trade Negotiations Are Critical to U.S. Cotton Industry's Economic Recovery (http://www.cotton.org/news/2002/Echols-Report.cfm)
USDA Farm Policy Book Consistent With Congressional Farm Bill (http://www.cotton.org/news/2001/USDA-Book.cfm)
Legislative Affairs (http://www.cotton.org/membersvcs/about/report/legislative.cfm)
Quick Resumption of Farm Bill Deliberations Absolutely Essential, Says NCC Chairman (http://www.cotton.org/news/2001/Echols-Urges-Senate.cfm)
NCC Outlines Farm Bill Needs to Key Senate Panel (http://www.cotton.org/news/2001/Echols-July-Testimony.cfm)
Senate Ag Committee Bill Has Potential to Restore U.S. Cotton Profitability (http://www.cotton.org/news/2001/Harkin-Bill.cfm)
NCC Pleased with Farm Bill Agreement, Urges Swift Approval (http://www.cotton.org/news/2002/reaction.cfm)
Secretary Veneman, Sen. Hutchison, Chairman Combest to Shed Light on Farm Bill Process at NCC Annual Meeting (http://www.cotton.org/news/2002/2002-Annual-Meeting.cfm )

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NCC to Review Key Farm Law Provisions in Cotton Belt Meetings (http://www.cotton.org/news/2002/NCC-informational-meetings.cfm)
Letter to Senate Conferees Regarding Payment Levels (http://www.cotton.org/gov/)
Senate Ag Committee Urged to Fund Farm Bill at House-Approved Level (http://www.cotton.org/gov/Senate-Letter.cfm)
The Year in Perspective (http://www.cotton.org/events/board/2002annual/NCC-Chairman-Report.cfm)
Cotton Industry Continues to Urge Prompt Action on New Farm Legislation; Expresses Concerns about Sen. Lugar's Farm Bill Proposal (http://www.cotton.org/news/2001/lugar-response.cfm)
Report on Trade Issues (http://www.cotton.org/events/board/2002spring/Trade-Report.cfm)
U.S. Cotton Faces Challenges - From Farm Policy Preservation to EffectiveTrade Agreement Negotiations (http://www.cotton.org/news/2003/hoodbooker.cfm)
NCC: Grassley Amendment Adds Unnecessary Burden to Production Agriculture (http://www.cotton.org/news/Grassley-Amend.cfm)
NCC Welcomes Texas Senate Members' Action (http://www.cotton.org/news/2002/Senate-Letter.cfm)
NCC, Other Ag Groups Press for Farm Law Adoption this Year (http://www.cotton.org/news/2001/Senate-Letter.cfm)
House Action Critical for Effective Long-Term Farm Policy (http://www.cotton.org/news/2001/HR-2646-Passage.cfm)

Internal Archive for the National Farmer's Union, downloaded on 12/6/03:

32 Farm Groups Seek Emergency Agricultural Disaster Aid (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1035)
House Leaves Rural America in the Dust (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1024)
NFU to Congress: Pass Emergency Disaster Aid Now (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1022)
*National Farmers Union Honors Legislators for Rural Leadership (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1017)
Veneman Addresses Farmers Union Legislative Fly-In (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1012)
Farmers Union Applauds USDA's Updated Yield Criteria (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1009)
NFU Requests Farm Bill Implementation Hearings (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1008)
NFU Urges Producer Input on Country-of-Origin Labeling Rules (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1005)
*20 Farm Groups Support Senate Disaster Legislation (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1004)
*House Passes TPA, NFU Urges Senate Rebuff (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1003)
U.S. Agriculture Disaster Legislation Introduced (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1002)
National Farmers Union Disappointed with U.S. WTO Proposal (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=1001)
NFU Supports Wellstone-Dayton Disaster Legislation (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=999)
NFU Recognizes Efforts of Congressional Rural Caucus (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=996)
Farmers Union Members Testify on Livestock Concentration (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=995)
Farm Groups Call for Emergency Disaster Assistance (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=994)

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National Farmers Union Urges Farm Bill Passage in Senate (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=973)
Congressional Staff Urge Farmers to Get Involved (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=827)
Groups Urge Senate to Expedite Action on New Farm Bill (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=913)
FAPRI Analysis: Senate Farm Bill Provides Greatest Assistance (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=952)
Farm Bill Passes Senate, Heads to Conference, Numerous Farmers Union Policies Adopted (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=943)

Downloaded 8/5/03:

Farm Groups: Finish the Farm Bill Now (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=919)
Farmers Union Pushes for Competition Title in Farm Bill (http://www.nfu.org/newsroom_news_release.cfm?id=886 )

Internal Archive for the National Milk Producers Federation downloaded on 10/17/03:

Text of Jerry Kozak's 2001 Annual Meeting Speech (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=104)
NMPF Urges House, Senate Conferees To Adopt Equitable Payment Program (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=110)
It's How You Play The Game (http://64.226.132.227/news/ceoCorner/ceoCorner.cfm?release=36)
Camerlo 2002 Annual Meeting Speech (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=126)
NMPF Outlines Comprehensive Policy Framework For Future Of Domestic Dairy Industry In Congressional Testimony (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=80)
House Agriculture Committee Approves Draft Of 2002 Farm Bill (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=96)
Senate Passes 2002 Farm Bill Containing New Dairy Program (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=108)
President Bush Signs Farm Bill Benefitting Dairy Producers (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=113)
Family Ties (http://64.226.132.227/news/ceoCorner/ceoCorner.cfm?release=31)
NMPF Applauds Farm Bill Concept Paper (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=94)
NMPF Applauds Houseof Representatives Adoption Of Farm Bill (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=100)
Principle, Not Politics (http://64.226.132.227/news/ceoCorner/ceoCorner.cfm?release=33)
Final Version Of Farm Bill Contains Broad Portfolio Of Programs That Will Benefit U.S. Dairy Farmers (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=112)
Kozak 2002 Annual Meeting Speech (http://64.226.132.227/news/ceoCorner/ceoCorner.cfm?release=42)
Fooling Some of the People (http://64.226.132.227/news/ceoCorner/ceoCorner.cfm?release=35)
NMPF Encouraged By House Ag Committee Farm Bill Outline (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=93)
The One Percent Solution (http://64.226.132.227/news/ceoCorner/ceoCorner.cfm?release=37)
Labor Pains (http://64.226.132.227/news/ceoCorner/ceoCorner.cfm?release=40)
NMPF Supports Legislation Extending Dairy Price Support (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=24)
Text of Chairman Tom Camerlo's 2001 Annual Meeting Speech (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=103)
NMPF Applauds Feingold-Kohl Effort To Establish Johne's Disease Program (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=102)
Giving and Receiving (http://64.226.132.227/news/ceoCorner/ceoCorner.cfm?release=44)
NMPF Leaders Talk About Future Of Dairy Industry At 2002 Meeting (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=125)
U.S.D.A. Decides To Cut Farm Income, Weaken Dairy Safety Net (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=87)
NMPF Urges USDA To Alter Payment Rates For New M.I.L.C. Program In Manner That Maximizes Benefits To Dairy Farmers (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=122)
New EPA Environmental Rules To Cost Dairy Industry $150 Million (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=130)
NMPF Finds USDA Implementation Of New Dairy Program Not "Friendly" To Producers (http://64.226.132.227/news/pressReleases/pressReleases.cfm?mfrom=s&release=117)

Internal Archive for the National Pork Producers Council downloaded on 11/3/03:

Pork Producer Testimony (http://www.nppc.org/public_policy/testimony/testimonyBarb032201.html)
National Resource Conservation Service "Expanding the Capabilities of Conservation on Private Lands" (http://www.nppc.org/public_policy/testimony/testimony021108Schwartz.html)
Pork Producer Testimony 07/17/01 (http://www.nppc.org/public_policy/testimony/testimonyBarb071701.html)
Pork Producers Commend House on Passage of Farm Bill (http://www.nppc.org/news/releases/2001/100501FarmBillPassage.htm)
EQIP (http://www.nppc.org/public_policy/eqip.html)
Pork Producer Testimony 07/24/01 (http://www.nppc.org/public_policy/testimony/testimonyCaspers072401.html)
Competitive Markets (http://www.nppc.org/public_policy/comp_mkts.html)
NPPC Commends Bipartisan Senate Farm Bill Goals (http://www.nppc.org/news/releases/2001/092601NPPCComndsBiprtSen.htm)
Pork Producers Say $10 Billion in Farm Bill Needed for Conservation (http://www.nppc.org/news/releases/2001/032201porkprodbillion.htm)
NPPC Praises Conservation Focus on Farm Bill Concept Paper (http://www.nppc.org/news/releases/2001/071701FarmBillPaper.htm)
Pork Producers State Priorities As Congress Returns from August Recess (http://www.nppc.org/news/releases/2001/090601ProdStateCong.htm)
NPPC Focuses on Legislation, Regulatory Issues (http://www.nppc.org/news/releases/2001/070301NPPCfocuses.htm)
Country of Origin Labeling Price Tag: $2 Billion (http://www.nppc.org/news/stories/2002/021125countryorigin.htm)
Country of Origin Labeling (http://www.nppc.org/news/stories/2002/021206CountryofOrigin.html)

Internal Archive for the National Wildlife Federation downloaded on 10/29/03:

Working Landscapes (http://www.nwf.org/workinglandscapes/)
Smart Growth and Wildlife Listserv (http://www.nwf.org/smartgrowth/listserv53001.html)

Internal Archive for Quail Unlimited, downloaded on 10/27/03:

2002 Quail Unlimited Habitat Accomplishments (http://www.qu.org/main/habitat/habitat2002.cfm)

Internal Archive for the Sierra Club, downloaded on 10/29/03:

Environmental Public Education Campaign 2001 EPEC Campaign Highlights (http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/chapter/epec.htm)
Peak & Prairie Oct/Nov 2002 (http://colorado.sierraclub.org/pandp/2002-10/OctNov02.pdf)
Environmental Voter Education Campaign 2002 Iowa (http://www.sierraclub.org/voter_education/iowa/voter_guide_house.asp)
Sierra Magazine Lay of the Land Future Farms of America (http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/200201/lol3.asp)
President Bush's Budget Slashes Farm Conservation Programs that Promote Clean Water and Prevent Sprawl (http://www.sierraclub.org/cleanwater/waterquality/budget.asp)
North Star Journal April/May 2002 (http://minnesota.sierraclub.org/NSJ_AprMay02.pdf)
Congressional Votewatch Votes from the 107th Congress (http://www.sierraclub.org/votewatch/2002/)
Ad Script (http://www.sierraclub.org/voter_education/colorado/CO-radio.PDF)
Sierra Magazine Lay of the Land Updates (http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/200209/lol9.asp)
Revitalize Conservation Programs and Farm Communities in the Next Farm Bill (http://www.sierraclub.org/cleanwater/waterquality/farmbill.asp)
The Farm Bill: Let's Seize This Conservation Opportunity (http://missouri.sierraclub.org/SierranOnline/JulyAugust2001/08_Farm_Bill_Story_by_Roy_Hengerson.HTM)
Congressional Votewatch Increased Funding for Conservation Programs In the Farm Bill (http://www.sierraclub.org/votewatch/2001/farmbill-conservation.asp)
Sierra Club Calls on Congress to Reject Farm Bill Conference Report (http://newyork.sierraclub.org/rochester/farm_bill.htm)
Fact Sheet on the Dirty Farm Bill (HR 2646) (http://www.sierraclub.org/cleanwater/waterquality/dirtyfarmbill.asp)
December 3, 2001 BBRSC Newsletter (http://texas.sierraclub.org/bigbend/december01.html)
Wednesday, October 29 Instant Activism (http://iowa.sierraclub.org/text/conserve-file/act-farmbill.html)
Salmon Farms Have Been Grabbing Headlines Around The World (http://maine.sierraclub.org/Aquaculture%20News.htm)
Local Features (http://riogrande.sierraclub.org/pajarito/local_feature.html)
Southeast Sierran December 2001- January 2002 (http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/segg/newsletter/01Dec-02Jan.htm)
Lo, The Poor Farmer (http://www.sierraclub.org/roadtrip/lowplainsdrifter/farmer.asp)
Nebraska Chapter (http://nebraska.sierraclub.org/news.html)
Watch Clean Water (http://www.sierraclub.org/wwatch/cleanwater/)
Sierra Club Minutes May 18, 2002 (http://www.sierraclub.org/bod/minutes/2002/mb20020518.PDF)
Delaware Sierra News (http://delaware.sierraclub.org/SCDE2-02.pdf)
Comments on Draft Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Land and Water Conservation and Recreation Plan (http://texas.sierraclub.org/WideOpenSpaces/lwcp_comments.html)
Take Action on the House Farm Bill (http://riogrande.sierraclub.org/pajarito/NM_sprawl.html)
The Planet Newsletter (http://www.sierraclub.org/planet/200109/alerts.asp)
Sierra Magazine Get Cultivated (http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/200205/growers3.asp)
North Star Journal February March 2002 (http://minnesota.sierraclub.org/NSJ_FebMar02.pdf)
Conservation Alerts & Issues ((http://iowa.sierraclub.org/conserve.html)
Colorado Ad Script (http://www.sierraclub.org/voter_education/colorado/colorado_adscript.pdf)
Congressional VoteWatch Limiting Subsidies to Industrial Livestock Operations (http://www.sierraclub.org/votewatch/2002/cafo-subsidies.asp)
Fox Valley VoteWatch US House of Representatives ((http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/foxvalley/political/HouseWatch.htm)

Internal Archive for Trout Unlimited downloaded on 10/27/03:

Report Highlights the Chronic Problem of Dry Rivers in Colorado (http://www.tu.org/pdf/conservation/wwp/COLORADO.pdf)
Strategies for the National Conservation Agenda Fiscal Year 2001 (http://www.tu.org/pdf/conservation/2001_tu_national_cons_agnda.pdf)
2002 Annual Report (http://www.tu.org/about_tu/ann_report.asp)