THE UNIFIED EXPORT STRATEGY (UES) FAS' comprehensive, strategic approach to managing its resources, tools and market development programs

USMEF submits a single document to request funding for: - Market Access Program (MAP) - Industry Specific Initiatives - Global or Broad-based Initiatives - Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) - Emerging Markets Program

ISI and GBI - Industry Specific Initiative - Broad Industry Involvement - Quality of Global Strategic Plan Process - Program Coordination and Cost Effectiveness - Global or Broad-based Initiative - Degree and Scope of Impact - Scope of Participation - Overall Creativity and Uniqueness: - Minimal Duplication

2005 MAP and FMD Background MAP FMD 69 Applicants for MAP funding $125 million available for 2005/2006 $116.25 base, $5 ISI, $3.75 GBI USMEF largest recipient of MAP FMD 22 Groups in FMD $34.5 million available for 2005/2006

MAP Funding 2004:2005 2004 66 Groups received MAP funding $140 million $135 base + $5 ISI + $5 GBI 2005 69 Groups applied for MAP funding $125 million $116.25 base + $5 ISI + $3.75 GBI

THE UNIFIED EXPORT STRATEGY MAP Funding Stagnated in the Late Nineties Latest Farm Bill Increased Funding” 1998 – 2001 $90 million 2002 $100 million 2003 $110 million 2004 $125 million 2005 $140 million 2006 - 2007 $200 million FMD program fell to $27.5 in 2001; now $34.5 annually through 2007

2005 MAP Budget Scenarios Farm Bill Budget = $200 million President’s Budget = $125 million Final decision may not be until August. FAS will allocate a budget of $125 million and make adjustments, as necessary

UES - CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Federal Register Announcement (Jan-Mar) - Applications Received (March) - CMP Division Recommendations (Mar-Apr) - Competitive Review (May) - Public Announcement (June)

Sufficiency Review CMP Division Review UES - ALLOCATION PROCESS -- eligibility -- application requirements Disqualified - notified by letter Pass CMP Division Review -- quality of strategic plan -- export performance -- management capability -- effective use of CPRs and -- export promotion experience evaluations -- comments from FAS/F -- industry support Pass Recommend Rejection

The Competitive Review The formula compares applicants’ performance on the following weighted factors: FMD MAP - Contribution Level 40% 40% - Past Export Performance 20% 30% - Past Demand Expansion 20% - Projected Export Goals 10% 15% - Accuracy of Past Exp. Goal Projection 10% 15%

2004 UES DLP Cooperator Ceilings Includes: MAP, FMD, GBI, WTA USMEF received 51.4% of DLP allocation

DLP MAP Allocations 1991-2004

USMEF MAP ALLOCATIONS 1991-2004

USMEF:DLP MAP Allocations 1991-2004

U.S. Meat Exports in relation to USMEF MAP Allocation: 1999-2004 Exports in 000’s

2004: Exports to MAP Allocation by Division Exports in 000’s HTP = 29 Cooperators

2004 Commodity Division Allocations