Three weeks in a row!

Greetings, This week on KFIZ Agriculture...I discussed early in the week the Grilling Grates from 50 States recipe contest. If you are interested in looking at or better yet trying the winning recipes go on to www.theotherwhitemeat.com. There are lots of other recipes on there also.

I also talked about changes in how mileage will be calculated on new cars. Information on mileage on new cars can be found at www.fueleconomy.gov. The corn growers also have a new updated website. Included is information not just for producers but also for consumers. Their website is www.ncga.com.

On Thursday I talked with Andrea Neu. She is a market consultant with the Dairy Business Innovation Center. There is a specialty cheese marketing seminar on November 2 from 1-4 at the DATCP Board Room, 2811 Agriculture Drive, Madison. The workshop will provide your company with information about developing a brand image for you business. RSVP to Kathy Brown 262-740-0705.

Mark you calendars for the Campbellsport FFA Alumni Chili Supper. It will be held Saturday October 13, 2007 form 6-9 in the Campbellsport High School Cafeteria. Chili is all you can eat for $5.00. 5 and under eat free. Also that evening there will be a live auction and the drawing for their lawn tractor raffle for the scholarship fund. You can view the tractor and trailor AND purchase tickets at the gas station on the corner of 45 and B in Eden.

I received information from the Soybean growers on Friday. Instead of transposing the entire letter I will present it to you just I received it


Soybean Growers Urge Call To Action on State Budget

Directors of the Wisconsin Soybean Association (WSA) are asking people to telephone Governor Doyle and members of the budget conference committee in support of state commitments for renewable energy and specifically proposals that dedicates money to help build a soybean crush plant, boost demand for biodiesel and help build infrastructure for retail biodiesel sales within Wisconsin.

“We need as many state soybean growers to call the governor and their state legislators and let them know three simple things,” explains Keith Ripp, soybean producer from Lodi. “First that you support the Governor’s $30 million state budget supporting renewable energy; second that you hope they will support the proposal that dedicates money to help build a soybean crush plant, develops necessary infrastructure and helps producers build a biodiesel market in Wisconsin, and; third that you believe it is important for our state agriculture, environment and economy to support a biodiesel market in Wisconsin.”

The following names and phone numbers are most important:


Phone Number
E-Mail Address
Governor Jim Doyle
(608) 266-1212
governor@wisconsin.gov
Conference Committee Member


Majority Leader Judy Robson (D)
(608) 266-2253
Sen.Robson@legis.wisconsin.gov
Senator Russ Decker (D)
(608) 266-2502
Sen.Decker@legis.wisconsin.gov
Senator Bob Jauch (D)
(608) 266-3510
Sen.Jauch@legis.wisconsin.gov
Minority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R)
(608) 266-5660
Sen.Fitzgerald@legis.wisconsin.gov
Speaker Mike Huebsch (R)
(608) 266-3387
Rep.Huebsch@legis.wisconsin.gov
Majority Leader Jeff Fitzgerald (R)
(608) 266-2401
Rep.Fitzgerald@legis.wisconsin.gov
Representative Kitty Rhodes (R)
(608) 266-1526
Rep.Rhoades@legis.wisconsin.gov
Minority Leader Jim Kreuser (D)
(608) 266-5504
Rep.Kreuser@legis.wisconsin.gov


As proposed, the renewable fuels incentives includes wholesale tax credits for in-line biodiesel blending racks and tax credits starting with B5 blends, grants for soybean crushing facilities and an income tax credit for biodiesel producers in Wisconsin.

Joining WSA in supporting these initiatives are the Wisconsin Biodiesel Association, Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Wisconsin BioIndustry Alliance (WBIA) and Landmark Services Cooperative. ###

For more information contact Bob Karls, 608-274-7522 Karls@Wisoybean.org

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