Wisconsin Agri-Business Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Agribusiness industry

Lobbying Interests:
rural roads & bridges, rural broadband, water quality, topics concerning grain, animal feed, fertilizer, agricultural pesticides, business taxes, workforce development, agricultural regulation, environmental regulation pertaining to agriculture.

CEO Name:
Grace Howe

Contact
GEH
Grace E Howe
2801 International Lane, Suite 105
Madison, WI 53704
6082231111
grace@wiagribusiness.org
http://www.wiagribusiness.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 50
Assembly Bill 50
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/20/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 118
Assembly Bill 118
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 200
Assembly Bill 200
Relating to: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 219
Assembly Bill 219
Relating to: a tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 222
Assembly Bill 222
Relating to: a sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/12/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 310
Assembly Bill 310
Relating to: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 45
Senate Bill 45
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2025 Wisconsin Act 15

Other
Notification Date
2/20/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 82
Senate Bill 82
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 113
Senate Bill 113
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 179
Senate Bill 179
Relating to: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 213
Senate Bill 213
Relating to: a tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 284
Senate Bill 284
Relating to: a sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/26/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Food Safety and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Food Safety and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Financial Institutions: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Financial Institutions: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Natural Resources: Environmental Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Environmental Management

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Transportation: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Workforce Development: Workforce Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Workforce Development

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Support of the DOT appointmetn of Secretary Boardman
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support of the DOT appointmetn of Secretary Boardman

Notification Date
6/25/2025
First Communication Date
6/23/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB -3204/1: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB -3204/1: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/15/2025
First Communication Date
5/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB-2695/1: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2695/1: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/15/2025
First Communication Date
5/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB 0538/1: Creating a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0538/1: Creating a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRB-1305/1 (tax credit for rail infastrucutre moderinzation)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-1305/1 (tax credit for rail infastrucutre moderinzation)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

CDL Training Grant Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CDL Training Grant Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Regulation of Commerical Fetilizer
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of Commerical Fetilizer

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Right to Repair Ag Motor and Equipment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Right to Repair Ag Motor and Equipment

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Regulation of Agricultural Commerical Buildings
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of Agricultural Commerical Buildings

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

CTSO Budget Proposal
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CTSO Budget Proposal

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

DPI Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DPI Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

DOT Overweight Permits for Agricultural Commodities on 6 axle 91,000 pound trucks
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DOT Overweight Permits for Agricultural Commodities on 6 axle 91,000 pound trucks

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

DNR Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

DOT Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DOT Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Biofuels Higher Blends Infrastructure Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Biofuels Higher Blends Infrastructure Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

DATCP Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DATCP Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

DATCP Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DATCP Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

DATCP Cover Crop Insurance Premium Rebate Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DATCP Cover Crop Insurance Premium Rebate Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

DATCP Nitrogen Optimization Grant Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DATCP Nitrogen Optimization Grant Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

DOT Critical Agricultural Road Improvement Grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DOT Critical Agricultural Road Improvement Grants

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Expansion of Rural Broadband
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of Rural Broadband

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Farm Tax Credit Bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Farm Tax Credit Bill

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures