Updates on Pecan Industry: Legislation, Trade, and PAC Activities

Various updates from the Texas Pecan Growers Association, National Pecan Federation, and PECAN PAC including legislative actions, trade discussions with countries like China and India, agricultural research projects, labor policy initiatives, and fundraising goals for the PAC. Events such as the PECAN PAC event are highlighted, showcasing efforts within the pecan industry to address key issues and promote growth.

• Pecan Industry
• Legislative Updates
• Trade Negotiations
• Agricultural Research
• Fundraising

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1. Texas Pecan Growers Association National Pecan Federation and PECAN PAC July 15, 2019 Frisco, Texas

2. WASHINGTON, , D.C. UPDATE Political Review Administration U.S. Congress Supplemental Disaster Legislation Trade Trade Mitigation 2018 Farm Bill Pecan Language Imports AG Research Immigration Reform

3. 2018 AG Disaster Legislation WHIP Factor Floor and Cap Yields Tree Losses Crop Insurance Requirements Block Grant Program to State DOA s Florida Citrus Block Grant Program Future Losses Irrigation Crop Insurance Premiums Tree Losses Tree Loss Crop Insurance Program Review Tree Assistance Program Mortality Rate National FSA Review Team

4. Trade China Update India Update Japan Update

5. Trade Mitigation 1stRound of Trade Mitigation FPDP ATP 2ndRound of Trade Mitigation $16 Billion Market Facilitation Program (MFP) Food Purchase and Distribution Program (FPDP) Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP)

6. 2018 Farm Bill 8(e) FMO Authorization Language Import Prohibitions on Pecans Grade, Size, Quality, Maturity

7. Pecan Imports Import Assessments Food Safety

8. AG Research Earmarks ARS Projects Research Technology

9. AG Labor Policy Legislative Goodlatte Bill (115thCongress) Lofgren Bill Feinstein Bill Regulatory House and Administrative H2A Reform Effort White House Team OMB Review of Proposed Regulation

10. PECAN PAC Total amount raised for the PECAN PAC is currently at Total amount raised for the PECAN PAC is currently at $36,000 Goal $75,000 by the end of 2019

11. PECAN PAC EVENT Tuesday Morning 7:30 a.m. Bush-Erudia Room

12. THANK YOU! CONTACT: Robert L. Redding, Jr. rlredding@reddingfirm.com 202-543-7464