More information on the CCC release of SWW. As it happens the OWGL and a number of its officers are back in DC lobbying for various issues such as the farm bill, transportation issues etc. Space here does allow me to accurately tell you the value of these trips, but seeing what happens first hand left a definite impression on me. One thing I can tell you is that the OWGL is very well respected and received in DC. When we were back in DC, seeing others trying to gain access to various congressmen was common. The OWGL was always received and granted access, while many others never got past interns/ aides, and in some cases just waited in the hall for their turn for access to an aide. Anyway, USDA had not anticipated the market reaction, their "economists" said that market impact would be minimal, and in fact were also quite surprised to find out that our industry reps had as much knowledge as they did. The last time this happened (2002), the OWGL had an agreement with then Deputy Director Bert Farrish that these type of releases would NOT happen without some coordination with the marketplace. Obviously either that agreement was not communicated to the new directors, or was ignored.