California ethanol debate stalls White House decision
California seeks a waiver to drop the federal oxygenate rule citing cleaner fuel blends while farmers and big oil pressure stall a decision at the White House. California argues refiners can produce cheaper, cleaner gas without MTBE or ethanol, amid political lobbies and a wary administration.
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MTBE bans roll across states with more eyed
States already banning MTBE include South Dakota Nebraska Minnesota and Iowa with others approving phase in dates such as California December 31 2002 and New York January 1 2004 while many more test legislative action. Industry groups push ethanol as cleaner fuel and await White House decision on waivers potentially shaping future ethanol capacity and gasoline supply.
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Becker Underwood expands palette with global growth
Becker Underwood grew from a two-man startup in Ames to a worldwide firm with 140 workers and 40 million dollars in sales. The company makes turf colorants and farm products used in Olympics, Super Bowls, and films, and has acquired seven firms including MicroBio in Britain. Dana Watson of Van Diest Supply praises their high quality and long relationship.
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van Diest Supply
Iowa project educates teachers in sustainable agriculture training
A Leopold Center funded project at Iowa State University and a USDA grant trains high school and community college agriculture instructors in biological control and sustainable horticulture. Co investigators include John Obrycki and Eldon Weber.
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Grape Growers Seminar Set at Merwin Rock Vineyard
The Mississippi Valley Grape Growers Association will present a vineyard management seminar at 6 30 p m Tuesday at the Merwin Rock vineyard 24529 Highway 64 two miles east of Maquoketa on the south side of the road For information call 563 652 5104.
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