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Soy Biodiesel Survey
1.
Check which best describes your use of soy biodiesel
I use biodiesel additives (less than 1% biodiesel)
I use B1 (a blend of 1% biodiesel and 99% petroleum diesel)
I use B2 to B5
I use B10 to B20
I do not currently use soy biodiesel
Rank the following reasons from 1 to 10
Example: 1 = the MOST important reason, 10 = the LEAST important reason
2a.
If you DO use soy biodiesel...
2b.
If you DON'T use soy biodiesel yet.
..
Equipment lubrication
Not available through my fuel dealer
Uses a crop I grow
Price
It's renewable
Equipment warranty questions
Environmental benefits (cleaner emissions)
Want to see more test results
Energy security
Performance concerns
Readily available through my fuel dealer
Need more information to make a decision
Recommended by a friend
Winter gelling concerns
Doesn't void my equipment warranty
No. 2 diesel meets my needs
Health advantages (cleaner emissions)
Haven't heard about biodiesel before
Other (please specify below)
Other (please specify below)
If you Do use biodiesel...
If you Don't use soy biodiesel yet...
3a.
How do you purchase it?
3b.
what would be your preferred way of purchasing it?
In containers that I mix myself
In containers that I mix myself
On-farm delivery through my fuel distributor
On-farm delivery through my fuel distributor
Cardtrol
Cardtrol
Retail gas station
Retail gas station
4a.
Did you have to switch fuel dealers
to get soy biodiesel?
(Please select one answer)
4b.
Would you be willing to switch fuel dealers
to get soy biodiesel?
(Please select one answer)
Yes
No
Yes
No
5.
Where have you heard about or seen soy biodiesel?
(Check all that apply)
Iowa Soybean Review Magazine
From my fuel distributor
Radio advertisement on
station
Local newspaper
Farm Progress Show
Tractor ride sponsored by
radio station
Iowa State Fair
Banners or stickers
Other (please specify)
6.
Your city or town:
7.
# of acres farmed:
8.
Name of your fuel dealer:
(Please be patient as it may take several seconds to process)
ISA
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4554 N.W. 114th Street
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Urbandale, IA 50322-5410
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Ph. 515-251-8640
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Fax 515-251-8657