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From the Field

“I’m pleased that we have the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, especially in siting. The Coalition is providing leadership in aiding livestock farmers and progressive communities.”

Paul Lasley, Iowa State University Sociologist, Nov. 21, 2005 Speaking before the Iowa Environmental Protection Committee

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Being a Good Neighbor

The Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers knows that it takes two to be a good neighbor. That is why the Coalition developed and supports a Good Neighbor Statement. Learn more…

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Let the sun shine
Ryan Higgins of Grand Junction fills a seed box in preparation for planting corn May 6. Higgins, whose seed of choice was a Latham Hi-Tech Hybrids variety, was eager to get to the fields in Greene County after numerous delays caused by persistent cool, wet weather. Forecasters say temperatures will remain below normal through May 13 (along with several chances for rain). Livestock farmers are also watching this spring’s planting progress very closely. On average, nearly a third of state’s corn crop and a fourth of the soybeans harvested in Iowa are used for livestock feed.

Top News

	Date	Title
2043	5/9/2008 2:41:17 PM	Coalition remains true to mission as fifth year of service begins	Number of farmers served, favorable consumer attitudes about livestock continue to grow.
2041	5/9/2008 10:33:59 AM	Writer challenges WSJ on biofuels editorial	Ethanol has kept gasoline prices lower than they otherwise would be.
2040	5/8/2008 9:02:56 PM	HSUS releases more undercover videos	New footage resulting from latest investigation "on mistreatment of farm animals."
2039	5/8/2008 9:00:49 PM	Capitol Hill hearings focus on food prices	Bipartisan group calls for rethinking of U.S. energy policy.
2038	5/8/2008 8:47:25 AM	Farm ponds benefiting air quality	ISU research shows water bodies effectively trap carbon.
2037	5/7/2008 5:07:41 PM	Anti-meat propaganda called out by letter writer	Center for Consumer Freedom takes issue with content of chain letter.
2035	5/7/2008 4:35:38 PM	Biofuels helping consumers at the pump	New study finds 40-cents-per-gallon reduction.
2034	5/7/2008 12:30:42 PM	Columnist asks readers to think twice about food and fuel	Says American farmers should not be the 'fall guy' for global hunger issues.
2033	5/7/2008 12:23:25 PM	Iowa climbs in total ag receipts	Ag industry remains strong despite uncertainties, says Iowa's ag secretary.
2032	5/5/2008 12:59:37 PM	Retrofitting unused hog facilities focus of June field days	Educational forums to explore niche market opportunities.
2031	5/5/2008 12:19:21 PM	Experts say 'bubble may be about to burst" on commodity prices	Speculators who drove costs higher are pulling out of the market.

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“Retreat from biofuels is just an empty gesture. That won't fill anybody’s stomach and won’t fill anybody’s gas tanks.”

-Archer Daniels Midland CEO Patricia Woertz regarding the ongoing debate about the impact of biofuels on rising food prices.

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Dispelling food cost myths
The Jointherideiowa.com site on the Iowa Farm Bureau Web page has been updated to help address the growing concern about higher food costs and the role of biofuels. The site includes a “myth buster” section that helps dispel misinformation that biofuels are driving up consumer food prices and other articles that shed light on this debate. In addition, the site includes the “Food vs. Fuel Challenge,” a quiz that helps consumers uncover the facts about biofuels.

Biofuels helping
The increase in the production of biofuels is saving American drivers as much as 40 cents on each gallon of gasoline they purchase at the pump, a new Iowa State University (ISU) study shows. The biggest impact, the study showed, was in the Midwest. The study, released last week by ISU’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, showed that from 1995 through 2007, ethanol saved consumers significant amounts of money, which came at the expense of petroleum refiners’ profits.