American Soybean Association 1998 Issues Matrix

 

ASA/USB/ASIC

AOC

COALITIONS

LEAD

(Initiate or

Continue to

Pursue as a

Top Priority)

Federal Research
Funding

Soy-Specific Crop
Insurance Regs.

China WTO

Blair House/
Agenda 2000

EPACT Legislation

Biotech Trade:
Reg. Harmonization
Labeling Policies

PARTICIPATE

(Play an

Active Role

in Expected

Action)

Identification
of Research
Priorities

Multi-Year
Biodiesel Plan

China MFN

NAFTA
Expansion

Free Trade
Agreement
of the
Americas

Fast Track Authority

WTO Preparations

FMD/PL480
Funding

Ag Trade Options

Pilot Program

Env./Conservation:
CRP Regs.
Wetlands Regs.
Nutrient
Management
Hypoxia
Clean Air
Climate Change
Edible Oils

Tax Legislation:
Income Averaging
FARRM
Death Taxes
Crop Insurance
Funding and Reform
Research Title
CROPS Coalition

MONITOR

(Prepare

to Become

Involved)

Soybean Quality/
Grade Standards

Food Labeling

Trans-Fatty Acids

  GSM Credit

MAP

Transportation

Segregation/IP

Food Safety

New Uses

CEA Reform