[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1663]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 8, 2009

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2847, the Commerce, 
Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill:
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2997, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, 
Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: CREES
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Auburn University
  Address of Requesting Entity: Auburn University, 102 Samford Hall, 
Auburn, AL 36849
  Description of Request: ``Precision Agriculture, AL, $419,000''
  The funding would be used for the development and implementation of 
new geospatial tools to allow site-specific management of forestry and 
agriculture land along with alternative crops for bioenergy production.
  Taxpayer Justification: The project has allowed the investigation of 
new technology and management practices to increase the efficiency of 
production. Results have led to establishing the best approach to 
implement precision agriculture/forestry technology and strategy while 
improving environmental stewardship. Differences in soil conditions, 
for example, can allow a reduced, and targeted, amount of fertilizer to 
be used. The requested level of funding is $650,000 budgeted in the 
following manner: $435,000 for personnel; $65,000 for equipment; 
$75,000 for supplies; $75,000 for travel.

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