Category Archives: Farming

DeLay: House Will Pass CAFTA

Posted on July 27, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

DeLay:  House Will Pass  CAFTA According to House Republicans – today is the day for CAFTA.  (Or rather, tonight.  Wanting to miss the evening news?) House will pass CAFTA tonight: DeLay Jul 27, 11:11 AM (ET) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans … Continue reading →

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Iowan Tom Dorr Confirmed for USDA Post

Posted on July 22, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Iowan Tom Dorr Confirmed for USDA Post A former Iowa farmer, Tom Dorr, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the Undersecretary for Rural Development, four years after his initial appointment in 2001. The Senate voted 62-38 Wednesday to … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on July 20, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury Governors go to the fair This past weekend, 30 or so Governors from across the country met in Des Moines for their annual conference. Likely 2008 presidential candidate and current Governor … Continue reading →

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Odds ‘n’ Ends

Posted on July 19, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Odds 'n' Ends Today seems to be one of those days where the news outlets are focused on all-Karl-Rove-all-the-time, and some little things have flown past the radar.  Here are a few things that caught my eye. Turning Over The … Continue reading →

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LUCY NORTON TALKS ENERGY INDEPENDENCE FOR IOWA

Posted on July 17, 2005 by bfialindathieman

LUCY NORTON TALKS ENERGY INDEPENDENCE FOR IOWA by Molly Regan An article by LUCY NORTON, director of marketing for the IOWA Corn Growers Association of Johnston, appeared in the Saturday, July 16, edition of the Des Moines Register. Entitled “ETHANOL … Continue reading →

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CAFTA: Where Do We Stand?

Posted on July 6, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

CAFTA:  Where Do We Stand? Following up from yesterday's post – there have been many items written about CAFTA, and why “The Democrats” seem to be taking different positions with regard to free trade. The Washington Post writes CAFTA Reflects … Continue reading →

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CAFTA: Killing Iowa’s Ethanol Industry

Posted on July 5, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

CAFTA:  Killing Iowa's Ethanol Industry Just before the holiday break (I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing and celebratory 4th!), the Senate passed their version of the Central American Free Trade Agreement.  Iowa's vote went both ways. Tom Harkin: “Many corporations … Continue reading →

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Food Stamps: A 7 Percent Solution?

Posted on June 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Food Stamps: A 7 Percent Solution? Iowa Fiscal Partnership Budget negotiations in Washington in the coming weeks may set some outlines for the kind of cuts that may be expected from the Agriculture committees in the House and Senate. Senators … Continue reading →

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“Drill, Drill, Drill”

Posted on June 22, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

“Drill, Drill, Drill” As we've noted a few times, the issue of “local control” to control business or agricultural issues is something that Iowa counties are struggling with.  However, it's not just in Iowa. Western states are also struggling to … Continue reading →

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Issues of the Day

Posted on June 21, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Issues of the Day Over at TPMCafe, Rep. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is guest-blogging, where he writes “The Decline of the American Middle Class Is THE Issue”. The reality today is that for the vast majority of Americans their standard … Continue reading →

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