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2010 Report from the Statehouse, week 4
Prepared by ISA Contract Lobbyist Jill Altringer
The shortened 80-day session has pushed lawmakers' self-imposed “funnel” deadline up to Feb. 12. The fate of dozens of bills hang in the balance as lawmakers continue to do committee work into the night this week and next week, pushing to meet the first funnel deadline.
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ISA's Washington insider report
Snow storms delay jobs bill, tax measures
Before the storm, the Senate had hoped to reach an agreement on an $80 billion “jobs” package this week. The “jobs” bill is likely to include an extension of the soy-biodiesel tax credit. Republicans are also asking for a timetable to address the estate tax.
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Sign up now for On-Farm Network Conference
If you’re planning to attend the annual Iowa Soybean Association On-Farm Network® Conference on Feb. 23, please get your registration in as soon as possible. To be included in meal counts, register by February 15.
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Agronomic tip of the week: Managing SDS in 2010
By Leonor Leandro, ISU Plant Pathologist
We saw more widespread problems with sudden death syndrome (SDS) in 2009 than in 2008 because the conditions were ideal for SDS. Looking forward to the 2010 season, ISU's Leonor Leandro reviews the best ways to manage SDS.
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EPA affirms advanced biofuel status for biodiesel
Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) attended the National Biodiesel Board's Annual Conference & Expo this week to provide a briefing on biodiesel's role in the future of renewable fuels and, more importantly, to provide a comprehensive briefing on the EPA's recently introduced final RFS2 rule
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GM announces support for B20 at National Biodiesel Conference
GM joins Ford and Chrysler in formalizing its support for B20, providing a big boost to the biodiesel industry. These three companies produce more than 80 percent of the diesel light vehicles sold in North America.
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Average price of Minnesota B5 lower than Iowa diesel
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) this week released a comparative analysis of Minnesota and Iowa retail diesel prices to dispel the myth that the proposed B5 Fuel Quality Standard in the Iowa Legislature will increase diesel prices in Iowa.
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ISA receives Eye on Biodiesel Award
ISA was recognized when the National Biodiesel Board announced recipients of the 2010 Eye on Biodiesel Award for leading the way for the biodiesel industry regarding the Renewable Fuels Standard rules.
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Winners named for Power Farming Show drawing
Winners were drawn from those who registered for ISA’s pedal tractor drawing at the Power Farming Show, held in Des Moines Feb. 2 to 4.
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ISA to award up to $15,000 in ag scholarships
ISA will present as many as ten $1,500 scholarships this year to capable high school seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture or an agriculture-related field.
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