I didn’t see the second piece. This is all very interesting and newsworthy. I wonder what internal politics are at work. The reversal looks imminently exploitable.
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From: Iowa Discussion, Alerts and Announcements [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jane Clark
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 12:03 PM
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Subject: Re: Iowa Farm Bureau votes against conservation again
Lee—this article says they reversed their vote from what had been reported in the DMR today. However, I have not read the entire blog.
Emphasis mine.
Jane Clark
Farm Bureau reverses on conservation
10:52 AM, Aug 31, 2011 | by Dan Piller |
The Iowa Farm Bureau’s policy conference reversed itself Wednesday morning. After lengthy debate and a multitude of motions, the group approved a resolution stating that compliance with conservation programs not be a condition for purchasing federally subsidized insurance programs.
The new resolution reads “the Iowa Farm Bureau supports conservation compliance; however, eligibility for federal crop insurance should not be subject to farm program conservation requirements
From: Iowa Discussion, Alerts and Announcements [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Searles, Leland
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11:32 AM
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Huh? Unless you’re very cynical about how this is contingent on the end to direct payments, it appears to be a vote for conservation. Please explain how it is a vote against.
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Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11:25 AM
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