Issues relating to the USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) re: forthcoming status report on the total amount of increase in domestic fertilizer production that has been generated from the awarded FPEP projects.
Issues relating to the USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) re: projects in regions of the U.S that target underserved areas by the fertilizer industry.
Issues relating to the USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) re: impacts on projects subject to reviews under National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA).
Issues relating to farmer outreach and education showing how the use of liquid orthophosphate fertilizers applied in-furrow match practices in USDA-NRCS conservation and nutrient practice standards.
Issues relating to USDA working in a public-private partnership including manufacturers of liquid, high-orthophosphate fertilizer applied in-furrow, farmers, land grant universities and historically Black and Hispanic colleges to examine the features, advantages and benefits and any barriers to farmers use of these technologies, that are recognized as successful conservation and nutrient management practices.
Duration: August 19, 2021
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present
General Issues: Agriculture , Budget/Appropriations , Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines , Clean Air & Water (Quality) , Chemicals/Chemical Industry , Economics/Economic Development , Environmental/Superfund , Fuel/Gas/Oil , Government Issues , Homeland Security , Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace , Manufacturing , Railroads , Science/Technology , Transportation , Trade (Domestic & Foreign) , Trucking/Shipping
Spending: about $205,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2021: U.S. Senate, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), House of Representatives, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Lobbyist
Covered positions?
Timothy Cansler Assistant to Undersecretary, USDA
Assistant to Administrator, USDA
Assistant to Undersecretary, USDA
Assistant to Undersecretary, USDA
Assistant to Administrator, USDA
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, Cansler Consulting, LLC lobbied for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20.
Original Filing: 301568180.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) re: forthcoming status report on the total amount of increase in domestic fertilizer production that has been generated from the awarded FPEP projects.
Issues relating to the USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) re: projects in regions of the U.S that target underserved areas by the fertilizer industry.
Issues relating to the USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) re: impacts on projects subject to reviews under National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA).
Issues relating to farmer outreach and education showing how the use of liquid orthophosphate fertilizers applied in-furrow match practices in USDA-NRCS conservation and nutrient practice standards.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to USDA working in a public-private partnership including manufacturers of liquid, high-orthophosphate fertilizer applied in-furrow, farmers, land grant universities and historically Black and Hispanic colleges to examine the features, advantages and benefits and any barriers to farmers use of these technologies, that are recognized as successful conservation and nutrient management practices.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, Cansler Consulting, LLC lobbied for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 11.
Original Filing: 301523521.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and providing a report to Congress that identifies any potential regulatory, non-regulatory, and legislative recommendations, including the appropriateness of any definitions for liquid orthophosphate-based nutrients used in conservation practices.
Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) future awards and program status report. Successful candidate projects are pending completion of their National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) reviews.
Issues relating to vacate Speaker of the House and impacts on timing and possible extension of the farm bill.
Issues relating to USDA-NRCS outreach and education on how farmers can implement Nutrient Management practices like in-furrow application of liquid fertilizer and participate in NRCS programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Cansler Consulting, LLC lobbied for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 8, 2023.
Original Filing: 301498437.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and providing a report to Congress that identifies any potential regulatory, non-regulatory, and legislative recommendations, including the appropriateness of any definitions for liquid orthophosphate-based nutrients used in conservation practices.
Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grants.
Issues relating to the Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2023 including Priority Updates that direct the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize the review interim conservation practice standards and conservation practice standards that reduce the use of synthetic chemicals and fertilizers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Cansler Consulting, LLC lobbied for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 15, 2023.
Original Filing: 301476840.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and providing a report to Congress that identifies any potential regulatory, non-regulatory, and legislative recommendations, including the appropriateness of any definitions for liquid orthophosphate-based nutrients used in conservation practices.
Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit).
Support S. 720 and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning.
Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest.
Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grants.
Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, Cansler Consulting, LLC lobbied for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301460040.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the role of government facilitating the pace of adoption of proven, sustainable & precision agricultural practices to further reduce GHG emissions.
Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and improving federal resources available for working lands programs like Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Security Program & the Regional Conservation Partnership (RCPP) programs.
Issues relating to the 2023 Farm Bill and supporting financial incentives to farmers that are voluntary, science-based, and measurable and conservation practices employed should improve the efficiency of nutrient uptake, reducing nutrient losses, and improving farmers profitability.
Support NRCS nutrient management practices 590 that encourages applications of in-furrow, starter fertilizer that will improve water quality & soil health.
Support S. 719, and companion HR 1495, Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023, that allows producers to obtain a USDA low interest loan for up to $500k (terms 3-12 years) to finance eligible precision ag equipment (new or retrofit).
Support S. 720, and companion HR 1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE) Act of 2023, that uses existing USDA Conservation Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs, with up to a 90% guarantee, increases cost share and practice payments for precision agriculture technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and emphasizes the use of third-party providers for technical assistance for soil health planning.
Issues relating to Life Cycle Analysis showcasing environmental impacts associated alternative fertilizer management for corn production in the U.S. Midwest.
Issues relating to adjustments to statutory language that would limit indirect (administrative) costs for USDAs Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to a fixed percentage. Allows organizations to capture administrative costs within their program agreement match.
Issues relating to USDA Rural Development Office for Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) and future rounds of grant awards.
Issues relating to timing and how USDA will proceed with establishment of the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, as prescribed in S.1251 and HR 2820, the Growing Climate Solutions Act that was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY 2023 (P.L. 117-328).
Issues relating to USDA review of conservation practice relating to the application of orthophosphate-based nutrients that improve plant nutrient uptake efficiency and consequent growth, development, quality and yield.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, Cansler Consulting, LLC lobbied for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301432285.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to USDA-Rural Development Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (Funding Opportunity Number: RDRBS2201FPEP).
Issues relating to NRCS 590 Nutrient Management Practice Standards and agriculture carbon programs.
Issues relating to evaluation of a pacific northwest location for a new manufacturing plant to serve farmers in the US west coast region.
Issues relating to possible national railroad strike.
Support S. 5128, Fertilizer Stewardship, Utilization, Sustainability, Technology, Access, Innovation, and Nourishment Act (SUSTAINS Act)
Issues relating to funds from USDAs Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) for farmers converting to precision agriculture & sustainable practices.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Cansler Consulting, LLC lobbied for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301412041.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to climate-smart, precision-placed agricultural nutrient management practices that focus on efficient plant uptake, reducing nutrient losses, improved water quality and soil health and provide incentives for farmers.
Issues relating to applications of precision-placed, in-furrow orthophosphate starter fertilizer under USDA-NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Nutrient Management Code 590.
Issues relating to the Executive Order, Promoting Competition in the American Economy and the notice from USDA about plans for investments to Support Innovative American-made Fertilizer to give US Farmers more choices in the Marketplace.
Issues relating to the need for more production of phosphoric acid.
Issues relating to USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.
Support H.R. 2606, the Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions Act of 2021 (SUSTAINS Act). This legislation encourages private sector funding of USDA conservation initiatives.
Support H.R.7764, that directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide additional payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives (EQIP) Program for implementation of a nutrient management practice.
Issues relating to funds from the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act going toward a streamlining initiative that provides incentives for nutrient management activities through Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), EQIP Conservation Incentive Contracts, and the Conservation Stewardship Program.
Issues relating to liquid, orthophosphate fertilizer and regenerative agriculture systems.
Issues relating to companies driving carbon credit market development through pledges to become net-zero and offsetting their carbon emissions using energy efficiency, renewable energy, or carbon credits.
Issues relating to an amendment to H.R. 8294 , Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023 before the House Rules Committee that requires the Secretary of the Interior to designate phosphate and potash as critical minerals. The designation as a critical mineral would make the process for extraction and production in the US less burdensome.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Cansler Consulting, LLC lobbied for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301387864.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to climate-smart, precision-placed agricultural nutrient management practices that focus on efficient plant uptake, reducing nutrient losses, improved water quality and soil health and provide incentives for farmers.
Issues relating to applications of precision-placed, in-furrow orthophosphate starter fertilizer under USDA-NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Nutrient Management Code 590.
Issues relating to farmer participation in Environmental Quality Incentive Program and Conservation Stewardship Program.
Issues relating to how stakeholders provide testimony for field hearings on the 2023 Farm Bill
Issues relating to the Executive Order, Promoting Competition in the American Economy and the notice from USDA about plans for investments to Support Innovative American-made Fertilizer to give US Farmers more choices in the Marketplace. Issues relating to the need for more production of phosphoric acid.
Issues relating to an update of USDA-Economic Research Service publication Farm Profits and Adoption of Precision Agriculture.
Support H.R. 2606, the Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions Act of 2021 (SUSTAINS Act). This legislation encourages private sector funding of USDA conservation initiatives.
Support H.R.7764, that directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide additional payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives (EQIP) Program for implementation of a nutrient management practice.
Support H.R. 2518, Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act, or PRECISE Act. Alleviates farmers costs of conversion to more sustainable nutrient management practices. The PRECISE Act compliments the principles of the voluntary, EQIP and CSP conservation programs by leveraging incentives for the adoption of precision agriculture technology by increasing cost share and practice payments for the purchase of precision agriculture equipment and systems.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Cansler Consulting, LLC lobbied for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2022.
Original Filing: 301358514.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to climate-smart, precision-placed agricultural nutrient management practices that focus on efficient plant uptake, reducing nutrient losses, improved water quality and soil health and provide incentives for farmers.
Issues relating to applications of precision-placed, in-furrow nutrients under USDA-NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Nutrient Management Code 590.
Issues relating to farmer participation in Environmental Quality Incentive Program and Conservation Stewardship Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Cansler Consulting, LLC lobbied for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 4, 2022.
Original Filing: 301319965.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to conservation provisions in Subtitle F, H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, (Committee Print 117-18).
Issues relating to climate-smart agricultural nutrient practices and incentives under federal crop insurance for such practices.
Issues relating to applications of commercial fertilizers under NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Nutrient Management Code 590.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Cansler Consulting, LLC lobbied for Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC , earning $5,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301312051.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) supporting climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices.
Issues relating to Docket ID No.: USDA-2021-0003 and USDAs stakeholder input on a climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategies.
Issues relating to USDA-NRCS Conservation Practice Standard, Nutrient Management Code 590 and program incentives for producers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2021
Cansler Consulting, LLC filed a lobbying registration on Sept. 16, 2021 to represent Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC, effective Aug. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301295441.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Issues relating to the manufacturing and use of precision placed fertilizers, foliar fertilizers & micronutrients for agricultural crops that meet environmental stewardship and sustainability goals.
Issues relating to manufacturing and use of deicing products for airfields, transportation, commercial and other sites focusing on lower environmental impacts and less damage to assets.
Issues relating to recycling and reuse of produced water in the oil & gas industry.
Issues relating to manufacturing chemicals for multiple industrial uses (flaming proofing insulation, catalysts for polymer production, lubricants in metalworking fluids, water treatment applications). .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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