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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)
 
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