Performance of Reinforcement Fabric Used Under Asphaltic Concrete Overlays, MLR-83-03, 1983

The 1982 cost of a two-inch asphaltic concrete overlay, with fabric, was an average of 85% of the cost of a three-inch overlay (see attached calculations). A structural number can be assigned to the extra inch of overlay, whereas it is doubtful that any number can be assigned to the fabric. The observations made on the projects in this report leave little reason to be optimistic on the use of fabrics under asphalt overlays. This is especially true of the Floyd, Dallas and Clarke county projects. A great amount of fabric is being used nationwide for this purpose, probably more from sales promotion than from actual documented performance. Full scale field testing is continuing each time a project is let utilizing fabric reinforcement under asphaltic concrete overlays. It has already become apparent that the use of fabrics in AC overlays is not always cost effective.

Iowa Corn Promotion Board, August 31, 2001 & August 31, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Iowa Soybean Promotion Board, August 31, 2001 & August 31, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Iowa Sheep and Wool Promotion Board, June 30, 2001 & June 30, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Iowa Soybean Promotion Board, August 31, 2002 & August 31, 2003

State Agency Audit Report

Iowa Corn Promotion Board, August 31, 2002 & August 31, 2003

State Agency Audit Report

Iowa Sheep and Wool Promotion Board, June 30, 2002 & June 30, 2003

State Agency Audit Report

Iowa Soybean Promotion Board, Independent Auditor's Reports, Financial Statements and Supplemental Information, Schedule of Findings, August 31, 2003 & 2004

State Agency Audit Report

Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Independent Auditor's Reports Financial Statements and Supplemental Information, August 31, 2003 & 2004

State Agency Audit Report

Iowa Sheep and Wool Promotion Board, Independent Auditor's Reports, Financial Statements, Schedule of Findings, June 30, 2003 and June 30, 2004

State Agency Audit Report

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.

Iowa Soybean Promotion Board, Independent Auditor's Reports, Financial Statements and Supplementary Information, August 31, 2004 & June 30, 2005

State Audit Reports

Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Independent Auditor's Reports, Financial Statements, Supplementary Information and Schedule of Findings, August 31, 2004 & 2005

State Audit Reports

Iowa Sheep and Wool Promotion Board, Independent Auditor's Reports, Financial Statement, Schedule of Findings, June 30, 2004 & 2005

State Audit Reports

Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Independent Auditor's Reports, Financial Statements, Supplementary Information and Schedule of Findings, August 31, 2005 & 2006

State Audit Reports