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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearings on Golden Nematode Act Amendments and Batavia Turf Farms Relief
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records two congressional hearings held in 1977 and 1978 regarding proposed amendments to the Act and a specific request for Batavia Turf Farms, Inc. The hearings were conducted by the House Committee on Agriculture to evaluate federal policy on nematode infestation and financial compensation for affected agricultural businesses.
The hearings address the federal government's role in managing the pest and determine whether specific financial is provided to Batavia Turf Farms, Inc. due to agricultural losses.
Who It Affects
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Batavia Turf Farms, Inc.
The company is the subject of a specific relief bill (H.R. 12556) being considered by Congress.
Agricultural producers
Producers operating in areas affected by the golden nematode are subject to the regulations and relief provisions of the Golden Nematode Act.
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Department Investigations, Oversight, and Research held hearings on November 29, 1977, and July 18, 1978.
- The hearings focused on H.R. 7956, which proposed amendments to the Golden Nematode Act.
- The hearings focused on H.R. 12556, which proposed specific relief for Batavia Turf Farms, Inc.
- The Golden Nematode Act is the primary federal framework for managing the golden nematode pest in agricultural soil.
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- The proceedings were part of the 95th Congress.
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The hearings for these bills spanned approximately eight months, indicating a multi-stage review process for the proposed relief and amendments.
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