[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16962-16963]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 7, 2009

  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House 
Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2997, FY2010 
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Act
  Requesting Member: Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers
  Bill Number: H.R. 2997
  Account: Salaries and Expenses
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Washington Grain Alliance (on behalf 
of the USDA Agricultural Research Service)
   Address of Requesting Entity: USDA Agriculture Research Service; 
Jamie L. Whitten Building; 1400 Independence Avenue, SW; Washington, 
DC; 20250
  Description of Request: Provide an addition of $290,000 for salaries 
and expenses for a coordinated research effort to identify and 
introduce new germplasm, genes, and varieties of wheat, barley, and 
oats with improved and sustainable rust resistance. This research will 
help combat stem, leaf, and stripe rust that threaten the entire U.S. 
production of wheat, barley, and oats.
  Requesting Member: Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers
  Bill Number: H.R. 2997
  Account: RE/FA
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Washington State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: French Administration Building, Room 
324; Pullman, WA 99164
  Description of Request: Provide $268,000 for the study of PM10 
Particulate Emission Prediction and Control. By researching wheat 
farming and air quality issues, farmers can develop practices that 
allow for the control of wind erosion and dust emissions without 
suffering economic hardship. This research project addresses national 
and regional agricultural needs and helps maintain a robust and healthy 
agriculture industry.
  Requesting Member: Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers
  Bill Number: H.R. 2997
  Account: SRG
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Washington State University-
  Address of Requesting Entity: French Administration Building, Room 
324; Pullman, WA 99164
  Description of Request: Provide $235,000 for the Cool Season Food and 
Legume research program to improve the efficiency and sustainability of 
the U.S. dry pea, fresh pea, lentil, and chickpea industries. The 
program is a cooperative effort between federal and state university 
scientists to establish and maintain a robust and healthy agricultural 
industry and address national and regional agricultural research needs 
as they relate to the development of genetically-superior legume 
varieties.
  Requesting Member: Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers
  Bill Number: H.R. 2997
  Account: SRG
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Washington State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: French Administration Building, Room 
324; Pullman, WA 99164
  Description of Request: Provide $313,000 to address the needs of the 
grass seed industry by utilizing the research and technology expertise 
of scientists from Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, and USDA-ARS with 
input from industry representatives. By researching the genetic of 
barley, the U.S. can further the goal

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of establishing and maintaining a robust and healthy agriculture 
industry and address national and regional agriculture research needs.
  Requesting Member: Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers
  Bill Number: H.R. 2997
  Account: SRG
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Washington State University-
  Address of Requesting Entity: French Administration Building, Room 
324; Pullman, WA 99164
  Description of Request: Provide $98,000 for perennial wheat research 
to develop it into a viable part of the small grains cropping systems, 
especially in areas where soil erosion potential is high. Perennial 
wheat offers a viable option for sustainable farming systems and 
improved environmental stewardship. Soil erosion by wind and water is a 
direct cause of lower air and water quality; perennial wheat provides 
constant soil coverage by plant material, resistance to pests and 
diseases, and a source of straw for new fiber products.
  Requesting Member: Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers
  Bill Number: H.R. 2997
  Account: SRG
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Washington State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: French Administration Building, Room 
324; Pullman, WA 99164
  Description of Request: Provide $1,037,000 for the Northwest Tri-
State potato breeding and cultivation research project. The knowledge 
generated by this project has led to a decrease in the use of harmful 
pesticides and an increase in profits for the potato industry. It has 
also led to an increased knowledge of potato varieties.
  Requesting Member: Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers
  Bill Number: H.R. 2997
  Account: SRG
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Washington State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: Crop and Soil Science Department; 
Johnson Hall, Room 273; Pullman, WA 99164
  Description of Request: Provide $471,000 to fund the Regional Barley 
Mapping Project to develop improved barley varieties using the tools of 
genomics. Barley is the cornerstone of American agriculture; it 
provides farmers with the opportunity to increase genetic diversity, 
use less irrigation water, and be more profitable. It can also lead to 
rural community sustainability and development by increasing the 
manufacture and sale of value-added barley products generating business 
activity.
  Requesting Member: Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers
  Bill Number: H.R. 2997
  Account: SRG
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Washington State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: French Administration Building, Room 
324; Pullman, WA 99164
  Description of Request: Provide $444,000 to fund the STEEP IV water 
quality project. This research will contribute solutions to modern 
societal problems faced by U.S. farmers and the public, such as energy 
and food security, sequestration of greenhouse gasses, and improved 
trade balance. Conservation information obtained through this work is 
transferable to other parts of the U.S. and the world. Benefits of this 
research include reduction if food production costs and greater energy 
independence for the nation's food supply.
  Requesting Member: Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers
  Bill Number: H.R. 2997
  Account: SRG
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Washington State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: French Administration Building, Room 
324; Pullman, WA 99164
  Description of Request: Provide $223,000 to fund research for Virus-
free Wine Grape Cultivation. To maintain competitiveness and health, 
this project addresses an immediate high-priority need to meet the 
certification standards of the vineyard industry.

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