Online from Capital Press. 2 pages., "Several agricultural organizations have gotten language included in the pending fiscal year 2017 House Agricultural Appropriations Bill asking USDA to exempt research and promotion boards funded by grower checkoff fees from federal public records law." The language argues the change is needed to focus producers' resources on research and promotion, rather than records services.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 168 Document Number: D08529
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Online via Agri Marketing Weekly. 1 page, Includes link to a letter (3 pages) to members of the U.S. House of Representatives,'"Support of legislative action to provide meaningful reform of checkoff program." Letter includes the list of groups (4+ pages).
Author emphasizes the value of farm broadcasters in sharing information about the numerous initiatives supported by the agricultural organizations such as the American Soybean Association.
Commentary on "self-financed, self-serving 'science'" used by agricultural interests involving a variety of food, agriculture, and environmental issues.
