[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24518]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. SPENCER BACHUS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 7, 2009

  Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding funding that I requested as part of the H.R. 2997, the 
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Spencer Bachus
  Bill Number: H.R. 2997--Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug 
Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Agricultural Research Service, Salaries and Expenses Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Auburn University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 202 Samford Hall, Auburn University, AL 
36849
  Description of Request: 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 these 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 $1,900,000. Specifically within the budget, $1,298,740 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, 
Salaries and Expense Account. Auburn University will meet or exceed all 
statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable.

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