Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Educate and promote safe, profitable and environmentally responsible development, manufacture, distribution, storage, sale and use of agricultural inputs and services.

Lobbying Interests:
Our primary interest lies in agriculture, air, land and water quality etc. as they relate to fertilizer and ag chemical use. However the majority of our members operate retail businesses and as such are interested in worker and employment related issues, transportation and other small business issues. We work for a favorable business climate for our members and their customers to operate their farms and businesses in.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
MT
Michael Turner
2317 International Ln Ste 102
Madison, WI 53704-3154
(608) 249-4070
(608) 249-5311
wfca@tds.net

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 1186
Assembly Bill 1186
relating to: unincorporated cooperative associations, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 441

For
Notification Date
4/28/2006
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 500
Senate Bill 500
relating to: the applicability of rules concerning the storage of bulk fertilizer and bulk pesticides.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2006
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.
Comments
Pertainining the the responsible storage of on-farm bulk fertilizer.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Fertilizer bulk storage.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
Fertilizer bulk storage.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 564 (1/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-108
Other
Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

identify the discretion the department will use in the enforcement of rules against small business and to make minor technical changes and updates.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
identify the discretion the department will use in the enforcement of rules against small business and to make minor technical changes and updates.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 595 (7/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-028
Other
Notification Date
4/28/2006
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.

Pesticide bulk storage
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
Pesticide bulk storage
Scope Statement
Register Number: 564 (1/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-108
Other
Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of fertilizer to the exclusion of all local regulations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of fertilizer to the exclusion of all local regulations

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
6/22/2005
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.

Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of seeds to the exclusion of all local regulations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of seeds to the exclusion of all local regulations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/21/2005
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.

Preemption of Fertilizer and GMO Seed to the state of Wisconsin's jurisdiction
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preemption of Fertilizer and GMO Seed to the state of Wisconsin's jurisdiction

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
6/21/2005
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.

2003-2005 state budget - DATCP
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2003-2005 state budget - DATCP

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 5/2/2004. ATCP 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 5/2/2004. ATCP 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Fertilizer bulk storage.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Fertilizer bulk storage.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Pesticide bulk storage
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Pesticide bulk storage

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Changes to state laws pertaining to the bulk storage of pesticides and fertilizers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to state laws pertaining to the bulk storage of pesticides and fertilizers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Changes to state statutes regarding weight limits for hauling farm inputs and products
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to state statutes regarding weight limits for hauling farm inputs and products

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Changes to the Agrichemical Management Fund and Agrichemical Clean-Up fund including funding sources and how fees are collected
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to the Agrichemical Management Fund and Agrichemical Clean-Up fund including funding sources and how fees are collected

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

creating a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
creating a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Drafting of Legislation pertaining to the statewide regulation of fertilizers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drafting of Legislation pertaining to the statewide regulation of fertilizers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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-0824/1 - Regulatory reform for small business
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0824/1 - Regulatory reform for small business

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

NR 140 changes - Groundwater Standards for alachlor esa
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 140 changes - Groundwater Standards for alachlor esa

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association

Penalties for the illegal sale of pesticides
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Penalties for the illegal sale of pesticides

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

State Version of Federal Data Quality Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Version of Federal Data Quality Act

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
July - December
$32,540.00
2006
January - June
$20,158.78
2006
July - December
$26,295.00
Total $78,993.78
Total Hours Communicating 2005
July - December
82.50
2006
January - June
124.50
2006
July - December
118.50
Total 325.50
Total Hours Other 2005
July - December
243.00
2006
January - June
207.00
2006
July - December
310.00
Total 760.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: unincorporated cooperative associations, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
4%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: the applicability of rules concerning the storage of bulk fertilizer and bulk pesticides.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
18%
2006
July - December
Total 6%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
4%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
12%
Total 11%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
12%
Total 11%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
3%
2006
January - June
12%
2006
July - December
20%
Total 12%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
4%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
4%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
4%
2006
January - June
4%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
4%
2006
January - June
4%
2006
July - December
8%
Total 6%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
8%
2006
July - December
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
7%
2006
January - June
4%
2006
July - December
6%
Total 6%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
7%
2006
January - June
4%
2006
July - December
6%
Total 6%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
8%
2006
July - December
8%
Total 9%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
8%
2006
July - December
8%
Total 9%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
12%
2006
January - June
4%
2006
July - December
12%
Total 10%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
3%
Total 1%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
8%
2006
July - December
Total 2%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures