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CFM Strategic Communications (Conkling Fiskum & McCormick)

CFM Strategic Communications (Conkling Fiskum & McCormick) filed a Q1 report for United Grain Corporation on April 19, 2026, reporting $15,000 in lobbying income.

Lobbying for United Grain Corporation · Grain exporter

As filed: CFM STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (CONKLING FISKUM & MCCORMICK) for UNITED GRAIN CORPORATION.

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Filing · LD-2 quarterly report Q1 report

Reporting period

1st Quarter 2026

Jan 1 - Mar 31 · Posted Apr 19, 2026

Income

$15,000

What the client paid this registrant for the period.

Client based in

Washington

Official filing document

Lobbyists on this filing 3

JOEL RUBIN

Previously held: Rep. Baird Legislative Director
DAVID HODGES

Previously held: SW Washington Director for Senator Patty Murray
KIRBY JOSEPH GARRETT

Previously held: Rep. Walden Legislative Assistant

A "covered position" is a government job the lobbyist held in the 20 years before registering, which the law requires them to name. See the revolving door for former members of Congress across all filings.

Government bodies contacted 2

The chambers, agencies and offices the filer named. It does not say who inside them was contacted, or when. Each name opens every filing that named the same body.

Lobbying activity 4

Trade (domestic/foreign)

Support trade agreements to lessen tariffs on grain exports, including China and Japan.

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Provide information on labor related issues.

Agriculture

Oppose any legislative action to prevent timely grain inspections; support timely passage of Farm Bill.

Transportation

Support infrastructure improvements in the Pacific Northwest to improve flow of freight, goods and services.

Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filing, reproduced as filed. Bills are parsed from the activity descriptions.