The Collective-Quality Promotion in the Agribusiness Sector: An Overview, October 2005

This paper reviews the economic effects of collective-quality promotion through a survey of the recent literature devoted to common labeling and professional groups. Benefits and costs of common labeling and professional groups for improving quality are detailed. Some empirical facts are presented, mainly focusing on some European examples, since many European countries have a long history of producer-owned marketing programs. This paper shows that in some cases the collective-quality promotion can be a successful strategy for firms/farmers.

Ultra-Thin Portland Cement Concrete Overlay Extended Evaluation, January 2005

In this day of the mature highway systems, a new set of problems is facing the highway engineer. The existing infrastructure has aged to or past the design life of the original pavement design. In many cases, increased commercial traffic is creating the need for additional load carrying capacity, causing state highway engineers to consider new alternatives for rehabilitation of existing surfaces. Alternative surface materials, thicknesses, and methods of installation must be identified to meet the needs of individual pavements and budgets. With overlays being one of the most frequently used rehabilitation alternatives, it is important to learn more about the limitations and potential performance of thin bonded portland cement overlays and subsequent rehabilitation. The Iowa ultra-thin project demonstrated the application of thin portland cement concrete overlays as a rehabilitation technique. It combined the variables of base preparation, overlay thickness, slab size, and fiber enhancement into a series of test sections over a 7.2-mile length. This report identifies the performance of the overlays in terms of deflection reduction, reduced cracking, and improved bonding between the portland cement concrete (PCC) and asphalt cement concrete (ACC) base layers. The original research project was designed to evaluate the variables over a 5-year period of time. A second project provided the opportunity to test overlay rehabilitation techniques and continue measurement of the original overlay performance for 5 additional years. All performance indicators identified exceptional performance over the 10-year evaluation period for each of the variable combinations considered. The report summarizes the research methods, results, and identifies future research ideas to aid the pavement overlay designer in the successful implementation of ultra-thin portland cement concrete overlays as an lternative pavement rehabilitation technique.

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, December 2002

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, March 2002

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, April 2002

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, May 2002

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, June 2002

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, August 2002

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, September 2002

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, October 2002

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, November 2002

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, November 2003

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, January 2003

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, February 2003

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services

A-7 Statistical Report On FIP Applications And Cases Discontinued, March 2003

Monthly statistical report on FIP by Iowa Department of Human Services