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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 280 North High Street |
Address2 | 6th Floor |
City | Columbus |
State | OH |
Zip Code | 43215 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Columbus |
State | OH |
Zip Code | 43215 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40013105-48
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6. House ID# 398220000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Adam J. Sharp |
Date | 1/18/2024 4:46:16 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support certain provisions while expressing concern of other provisions in the EPA Renewable Fuel Standards for 2023, 2024 and 2025;
Support H.R. 1 - Lower Energy Costs Act;
Support U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline blend-to be sold during the summer driving season;
Discussed impacts of solar development on agricultrual production and land use;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Bales |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support funding priorities such as crop insurance, Title I commodity programs, trade promotion and working land conservation programs in the Farm Bill;
Support H.R. 1459/S. 720- PRECISE Act;
Support H.R. 1495/S. 719 - PAL Act;
Support S. 1014 - Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act;
Support S. 1488 - EATS Act;
Support petition for USDA Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing on milk prices including Class III or IV formula, Class III component and price calculations, Class I differentials, component values into Class III and IV price formulas and Class III and IV make allowances;
Support H.R. 1147 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;
Discussed impacts of solar development on agricultrual production and land use;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Small Business Administration (SBA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Irvin |
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Bales |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose USEPA rulemaking on definition of Waters of the United States under the federal Clean Water Act;
Support certain provision and oppose certain provision of the US EPA rulemaking on Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors;
Support for including in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization language under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) that codifies state oversight of pesticides at the state level;
Requested improvements to the US EPA's Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan Update: Nontarget Species Mitigation for Registration Review and Other FIFRA Action;
Oppose changes included in US EPA's Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for the Rodenticides;
Support HR 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act;
Support S. 391 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act;
Oppose certain elements of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rulemaking related to Section 10 Endangered Species Act (ESA) permit regulations;
Oppose certain elements of Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Herbicides (EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365);
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposed Department of Labor (DOL) final rule on Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States;
Oppose Department of Homeland Security rulemaking U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements;
Support S. 874 - Farm Operations Support Act;
Support most provisions while opposing mandatory E-Verify provision in H.R. 2 - Secure the Border Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), State - Dept of (DOS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Provided comments that oppose certain provisions while supporting other provisions of USDA rulemaking on Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act;
Support S.J.Res.25 and H.J.Res.59,resolutions to rescind the Department of Labor's rulemaking regarding Adverse Effect Wage Rate;
Provided comments on the proposed rulemaking Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Provided comments on the proposed rulemaking Agricultural Employment in the United States, 88 FR 63750 (September 15, 2023);
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support using the enforcement measures in United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) to reach the negotiated access to Canadian markets for U.S. dairy products;
Support using the enforcement measures in United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) to reach the negotiated access to Mexican markets for U.S. GMO corn products;
Support USDA Rulemaking Docket No. FSIS 2022-0015 regarding voluntary label Product of the U.S.A. or Made in the U.S.A.;
Support H.R. 4323 - Safeguarding American Value-Added Exports Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for appropriations in the following areas: Agricultural Research, Crop Protection; Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA); Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN); Rural Utilities Service telecommunications programs; Business and Industry Loan Program, Value-Added Producer Grant Program, and the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Program, Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program and Community Facilities Loan Guarantee Program; Foreign Agricultural Service, Emerging Markets Program and Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Small Business Administration (SBA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for Rural Utilities Service telecommunications programs, including the ReConnect Loan and Grant Program the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program, and Community Connect Program;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose capital gains tax increases and elimination of the stepped up basis provision in the administration's FY24 budget proposal;
Supported extension of Section 199A Small Business Deduction;
Supported S. 1706 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act - to make the Section 199A 20 percent business
income deduction permanent;
Supported H.R. 4721 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act - to make the Section 199A 20 percent business
income deduction permanent;
Supported S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - to make full and immediate expensing permanent;
Supported H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - to make full and immediate expensing permanent;
Supported S. 1108 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 - to repeal the estate tax;
Supported H.R. 4937 - The Preserving Family Farms Act of 2023, to allow more farmland or ranchland to be valued at agricultural value rather than development value under Sec. 2032A Special Use
Valuation;
Supported H.R. 3936 - The Tax Cuts for Working Families Act;
Supported H.R. 3937 - The Small Business Jobs Act;
Supported H.R. 3938 - The Build It in America Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support S.1867 and H.R. 3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America (ECRA) Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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