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INSIDER: Revised ‘revenue-neutral’ tax credit bill has industry, bipartisan support

At least five Iowa-based companies have projects in the works that would benefit from passage this year of a biorenewable chemicals tax credit, according to a new white paper, “Biobased Chemicals: The Iowa Opportunity,” released…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jan 14, 2016
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Clean Line loses another round

The Iowa Utilities Board has again rejected a key proposal from a company that wants to build a $2 billion transmission line to ship Iowa wind energy to customers in Illinois, The Associated Press and The …
By BPC Staff | Jan 13, 2016
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INSIDER: Judge pats lawyers on back for being Iowa nice

U.S. District Judge Mark Bennett took the time and ink to pat the lawyers in this case on the back for meeting as instructed to frame questions that could be submitted to the Iowa Supreme …
By BPC Staff | Jan 11, 2016
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Judge refers questions in Water Works case to Iowa Supreme Court

U.S. District Judge Mark Bennett today asked the Iowa Supreme Court to rule on four key questions in Des Moines Water Works’ lawsuit against three northwest Iowa counties regarding nitrate pollution in the Raccoon River. …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jan 11, 2016
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Farmers share combines, like homeowners share rooms

Farmers have figured out a way to cut expenses and make more money by sharing equipment, Iowa Public Radio reported. The idea is much like a homeowner renting out bedrooms on Airbnb. The weaker farm economy is …
By BPC Staff | Jan 11, 2016
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Event Jan. 19: Branstad to speak at renewable fuels conference

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit will feature Gov. Terry Branstad on Jan. 19 at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino. The event is free and open to the public, though registration is required by Jan. 12. Iowa leads the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2016
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Draft Walnut Creek watershed plan calls for crackdown on construction sites

The Walnut Creek Watershed Management Authority has issued a draft plan for public comment that calls on local cities to limit construction in flood plains, better police construction sites, and update stormwater ordinances to improve…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jan 8, 2016
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Take the sting out of finding a place to keep bees

The Iowa Honey Producers Association has launched www.BeeLaws.org, which gives information in various cities’ laws on beekeeping. The site also gives contact information for cities’ staff members. “The number of beekeepers in Iowa has increased roughly …
By BPC Staff | Jan 7, 2016
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IEC calls for long-term water quality funding

A new analysis of state programs by the nonprofit Iowa Environmental Council found that the Iowa Legislature already has the tools to ensure steady, long-term financing of water quality work the council supports.


In “Healthy Lands,…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 7, 2016
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Event Feb 2-3: Inaugural soil health session to be held in Ames

The first Iowa Soil Health Conference is set for Feb. 2-3 in Ames. It will include information on managing for soil health and productivity and is aimed at agronomists, farmers, students, faculty and the general…
By BPC Staff | Jan 7, 2016