From 1995 to 2000, Daniel served as general counsel to Iowa Select Farms, an Iowa pork production company that is currently the fourth largest independent hog producer in the United States. Before and since his work with Iowa Select, Daniel has been actively involved in value-added agriculture, particularly in the livestock industry. Based on his experience, Daniel advises agricultural clients in Iowa and other states as to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations that affect their businesses.

Daniel also has considerable experience dealing with corporate farming laws in Iowa and other upper Midwest states. He has registered as a lobbyist in Iowa when needed, representing clients on legislation of interest, including major Iowa livestock laws enacted in 1995, 1998 and 2002 and the rules adopted to implement those laws.