* CONSERVATION (Cost = $2.0-$6.0 Billion Per Year) Increase CRP To 40 Million Acres Establish Short Term Soil Rehabilitation Program For Up To 5 Million Acres Authorize And Fund Conservation Security Act: Provides Producer Incentives For Application Of Conservation/Environmental Production Practices. * RURAL DEVELOPMENT (Cost = $400 Million-One Time, $225 Million Per Year) USDA Remain Primary Agency For Rural Development Enhance Programs To Increase Rural Economic Development, Infrastructure And Market Opportunities (RBCS, RHS, RUS, R/SMIP, FSA Credit) * CONCENTRATION Strengthen USDA Role In Merger Review Process Require Economic Impact Statements Concerning Merger Effects Include Poultry Sector Within GIPSA Jurisdiction Implement Contractor's Bill of Rights Legislation 1. Opportunity For Contract Review, Understandable Terms, Public Filing * TRADE Address Exchange Rate Differentials and Distortions Expand Market Opportunities Internationally And Domestically Remove Sanctions On Food And Medical Products Address Labor And Environmental Standards ... ... MANDATORY COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN LABELING Texas Farmers Union, P.O. Box 738, Sweetwater, Tx 79556