[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 145 (Thursday, October 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2483]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 7, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican 
Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks I received as part of the Conference 
Report accompanying H.R. 2997--Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and 
Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (AL)
  Bill Number: Conference Report accompanying H.R. 2997
  Account: ARS, Salaries and expenses account, $1,293,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Auburn University, Auburn, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 102 Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849
  Description of Request: ``Improved Crop Production Practices'' 
Taxpayer justification--It is my understanding that this funding will 
provide $1,293,000 to develop and assist in adopting cropping systems 
that reduce production cost primarily by reducing the need for nitrogen 
fertilizer, pesticides, fuel, and equipment. Federal funding would 
allow the program to expand reniform nematode research throughout the 
State, develop more intense mature management research that includes 
bioenergy crops, and expand research on the development of alternative 
substrates for nursery crop production. Current and future 
profitability of agronomic based crop production in Alabama is 
dependent on the research and outreach efforts. Use of precision 
technologies associated with these studies have resulted in practices 
that saves fuel, herbicides, and fertilizers and protects Alabama's 
vital natural resources. The project's total budget is $8,874,000. 
Specifically within the budget, $1,298,734 will go toward permanent 
personnel salaries, $360,760 for research expense, and $240,500 for 
equipment. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized 
purpose of the Agricultural Research Service, ARS Account. Auburn 
University will meet or exceed all statutory requirements for matching 
funds where applicable.

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