A Case Study of China’s Commercial Pork Value Chain, August 2005

In China, with the cost of improved technology rising, surplus labor shrinking, and demand for food quality and safety increasing, it will be just a matter of time before the country’s hog production sector will be commercialized like that of developed countries. However, even if China’s cost of production converges to international levels, as shown in this case study, China may continue to retain some competitive advantage because of the labor-intensive nature of the marketing services involved in hog processing and meat distribution. The supply of variety meats offers the most promising market opportunity for foreign suppliers in China. The market may open further if the tariff rate for variety meats is reduced from 20% and harmonized with the pork muscle meat rate of 12%, and if the value-added tax of 13% is applied equally to both imported and domestic products. The fast-growing Western-style family restaurant and higher-end dining sector is another market opportunity for high-quality imported pork.

Iowa Developments, September 2005

Business information from the Iowa Department of Economic Development.

Report of Recommendations to Iowa State University of Science and Technology on the Review of Selected General and Application Controls over the University's Accounts Payable and Purchasing Systems, March 28 through April 28, 2005

State University Audit Report

Iowa Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Notification Letter, April 14th, 2005

State Audit Reports

Special Investigation Letter to Jones County, March 8, 2005

County Audit Report - Special Investigation Letter

ABD e-News September 16, 2005

Weekly Newsletter

ABD e-News September 9, 2005

Weekly Newsletter

Girl Connection, August 2005

A monthly newsletter for Iowa Commission on the Status of Women

A-1 Monthly Public Assistance Statistical Report Family Investment Program, August 2005

A-1 Monthly Public Assistance Statistical Report Family Investment Program, August 2005

F-1 Food Assistance Program State Summary, August 2005

The Food Assistance Monthly Participation Report is a monthly summary of Food Assistance program participation, Statewide and for each Iowa county. Breakouts are reported for participants also in the FIP program, those only receiving Food Assistance, and those that are receiving economic assistance under other programs (primarily Medicaid). This report may also be known as the F-1 Report.

A-1A Supplemental Security Income Program, August 2005

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM, August 2005

Connections, September 2005

Quarterly newsletter prepared by the Iowa Department of Transportation's Office of Public Transit.

G-1 Appeal Activity in the Public Assistance Programs, August 2005

Appeal Activity in the Public Assistance Programs, August 2005

Tools & Trends from the Iowa Department of Economic Development, September 2005

Community Development News

The Traveler, October 2005.

News from the Iowa Tourism Office