Tyson Foods Reports Lobbying Efforts
Last updated Monday, August 18, 2008 3:47 PM CDT in Business
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. spent more than $550,000 lobbying the federal government on agriculture and trade issues in the second quarter, according to a recent disclosure form.
The world's largest meat processor has been hurt by embargoes on U.S. beef exports to Japan and South Korea. The company worked to have the trade bans lifted and also addressed chicken-related trade issues.
Tyson Foods has complained that federal support of ethanol as an alternative fuel has helped drive up corn prices resulting in steep increases in feed costs. The company lists ethanol policy as one of its lobbying areas. Tyson officials also sought an extension of renewable diesel tax credits from which the company benefits through its renewable fuel ventures with oil major, ConocoPhillips, as well as Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp.
The company also lobbied on immigration law and on a Superfund issue related to animal manure, according to the July 21 filing with the clerk's office at the U.S. House of Representatives.
In the April to June period, the disclosure revealed contributions to Congress, the U.S. Departments of Energy and Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies.
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