Gasohol plans surface at Cedar Rapids plant tour
Gov. Robert Ray toured the Corn Sweeteners plant in Cedar Rapids and discussed the potential Cedar Rapids gasohol facility using 20 to 40 million bushels of corn a year. ADM officials cited strong Illinois sales and noted Decatur may scale similar production.
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Organic farmers treated the same as others for loans
Farmers Home Administration reaffirmed its policy of lending to organic farmers alongside established systems. Local lenders including Linn County Land Bank and People's Bank say organic operations are evaluated on the same criteria as conventional farms, noting a growing research base supporting organic methods.
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Stutzman to Represent FFA on Britain Exchange
Curtis Stutzman 19 of Kalona selected to represent the Future Farmers of America in Great Britain this summer. He will live and work on farms in England and Scotland with Young Farmers Clubs, speak at meetings, and study European farming. He is a sheep producer and a student at Iowa State University.
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