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Iowa Cattlemen’s Association

2013 Policy

ICA’s mission is to “Grow Iowa’s beef business

through advocacy, leadership and education.’

Strategic Priorities & Goals

The strategic priorities and the goals of each are:

Represent ICA Members

Goal: Be the definitive voice of the Iowa beef industry.

Have a Legislative and Regulatory Presence

Goal: Influence the outcome of government actions to the most pos-

itive outcome for cattle producers.

Support Leadership Development of Members

Goal: Strengthen the leadership capacity of ICA members with a spe-

cial emphasis on developing young leaders.

Provide Staff Support to County Affiliates

Goal: Develop tools and training for county affiliates to effectively im-

plement local activities.

Review Governance Structure

Goal: Assure association governance is representative of members

while maintaining effective and efficient operations.

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association • 2055 Ironwood Court • Ames, IA 50014

Phone: 515-296-2266 • Fax: 515-296-2261

www.iacattlemen.org

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association

Mission

The ICA Annual Meeting is held during ICA’s Annual Convention. Policy Directives

and Resolutions are drafted and voted on at the Policy Committee Meetings and

then taken to the Annual Meeting for final consideration/vote by all members pres-

ent.

Policy Committee Meetings are held during ICA’s Annual Convention. All ICA mem-

bers can participate in policy discussion and vote at the Policy Committee Meetings

and at Annual Meeting.

The Board of Directors has authority to adopt interim policy when needed to fill

voids. Interim policy is then brought forth for review and voted on at the appropriate

Policy Committee Meeting, then to the Annual Meeting.

Policies adopted by the Association give the ICA Board of Directors, ICA Executive

Committee and Staff direction for the coming year, and all these groups work to

enforce, improve or change legislation to support our policies through the year.

ICA presently has three standing policy committees, they are:

Beef Product Committee

Business Issues Committee

Cattle Production Committee

Below is the contact information for Policy Committee Chairs.

Beef Product Committee

Mike Cline, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-426-5298

Business Issues Committee

Bill Couser, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .515-231-0614

Cattle Production Committee

Tom Bonnichsen, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-506-1712

All Policies (Resolutions) shall remain in effect for five years. (Policies requiring re-

view, either need to be deleted or reinstated as a new Resolution.)

- Policies not expiring can be pulled for review during the ICA Annual Meeting.

All Directives shall remain in effect for only one year. (Directives requiring review,

either need to be deleted or reinstated as a new Directive.)

- Directives contain the letter “D” in their title. (Example: XX-XXX-D-X)

ICA PRIORITY SETTING PROCESS

IOWA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION CONTACTS

ASSOCIATION SERVICES

AS-1 Membership

2012

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has approximately 9,500 mem-

bers; and

WHEREAS, it is imperative that the Iowa beef industry have maximum repre-

sentation in a national organization.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Membership Committee of the Iowa Cat-

tlemen’s Association encourage regular members of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Associ-

ation to become dues-paying members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef

Association and urge the Officers and Directors of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association

to work toward that end.

IOWA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION CONTACTS

ASSOCIATION SERVICES

ICA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President

Ed Greiman, Garner .....................515-231-5400

President-elect

Phil Reemtsma, DeWitt................563-357-1166

Regional Vice Presidents

Allan Johnson, Northwood ............515-689-0790

Larry Johnson, Maquoketa ...........563-357-1233

David Trowbridge, Tabor .............712-625-2311

Tom Bonnichsen, Letts................563-506-1712

Associate Vice President

Brent Henningsen, Ames ............515-231-3926

DISTRICT DIRECTORS

District 1

Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Sioux, Plymouth

Lowell Vos, Kingsley......................712-944-5110

District 2

Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Palo Alto

Richard Nelson, Emmetsburg .......712-480-9939

District 3

Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Winnebago

JD Morris, Algona .........................515-341-1944

District 4

Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Worth, Wright

Marcus Younge, Ventura..............641-425-7880

District 5

Bremer, Butler, Chickasaw, Mitchell, Floyd, Howard

Mike Codner, Bristow ...................641-775-3335

District 6

Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Winneshiek

Rob Medberry, Volga ...................563-380-4835

District 7

Buena Vista, Cherokee, Ida, Pocahontas, Sac

David Vainreb, Pocahontas ...........712-848-3375

District 8

Boone, Calhoun, Carroll, Greene, Webster

Tom Hiler, Rockwell City .................712-830-3015

District 9

Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Marshall, Story

Brett Katzer, Conrad .....................641-750-1407

District 10

Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Linn, Tama

Ben Novak, Elberon ......................319-541-4305

District 11

Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones

Dave Rueber, Luxemburg .............563-590-4775

District 12

Crawford, Harrison, Monona, Shelby, Woodbury

Jessica Wilson, Pierson ...............712-253-7259

District 13

Adair, Audubon, Cass, Dallas, Guthrie, Madison

Brad Pellett, Atlantic .....................712-249-7139

District 14

Jasper, Marion, Polk, Poweshiek, Warren

Brian Wilson, Monroe ...................515-994-2539

District 15

Iowa, Johnson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Washington

Norm Ziskovsky, Swisher.............319-400-6798

District 16

Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine, Scott

Dan Petersen, Muscatine .............563-571-8009

District 17

Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie

Dick Godfrey, Henderson ..............712-825-3542

District 18

Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Taylor, Union

Jim Hanson, New Market...............712-621-5178

District 19

Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, Monroe, Wapello, Wayne

Leonard Harris, Moulton...............641-642-3963

District 20

Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Lee, Louisa, Van Buren

Sparky Wellman, Bonaparte.........319-470-8558

DIRECTORS AT LARGE

Dennis Larson, IBBC Rep ............712-260-7190

Dan Cook, IBIC Rep ......................641-497-5746

Ross Havens, Past President ........641-745-5341

Dr. Maynard Hogberg, ISU Rep..515-450-1635

Dan Loy, IBC Rep ..........................515-451-8805

Doug Steele, C/C Rep ..................641-740-0121

Eric Van Meter, Feedlot Rep .........641-757-0448

Mike Cline, Committee Chair .........563-426-5298

Tom Bonnichsen, Committee Chair ...563-506-1712

Bill Couser, Committee Chair ..........515-231-0614

Justin Abell, ILMA Rep ..................641-660-8048

Producers have a voice in setting priorities

and developing policy to support Iowa's cat-

tle industry. ICA policies are developed at

the ICA Annual Meeting and the policies are

taken before the Iowa Legislature or the Na-

tional Cattlemen's Beef Association Annual

Convention. These policies result in new

programs, laws or regulations that improve

the state and national business climate for

the beef industry. The ICA monitors many is-

sues and programs and has been instru-

mental in developing programs.

The ICA Board of Directors is made up of an

Executive Commitee, 20 District Directors

and 11 Directors at Large. Feel free to con-

tact them at anytime.

IOWA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION REGIONAL MAP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEEF SAFETY

BP-BS-1 Research ...............................................................................5

BP-BS-2 Beef Quality Assurance .........................................................5

BP-BS-6 Foodborne Pathogens ...........................................................6

BP-BS-10 Understanding the Food Chain & Quality ..............................6

Assurance Training

BP-BS-13 Safe Food Handling Labels ...................................................6

BP-BS-14 Gold Tag Program Weaning Period .......................................6

BP-BS-15 Non-Ambulatory Cattle ..........................................................7

BP-BS-16 Irradiation...............................................................................7

BP-BS-17 Preconditioned Cattle Sales ..................................................7

BP-BS-18 Beef Products Production Transparency .............................68

GLOBAL CONSUMER MARKETING

BP-GCM-1 World Trade ...........................................................................8

BP-GCM-7 U.S. Meat Export Federation .................................................8

BP-GCM-10 Small Processor, Differentiated Consumer............................9

& Local Foods Systems Markets ...........................................9

BP-GCM-11 International Markets

BP-GCM-27 Export Assistance Funding ....................................................9

BP-GCM-32 Beef Check-Off ....................................................................10

NUTRITION, HEALTH &INFORMATION

BP-NHI-4 Beef Team............................................................................10

BP-NHI-10 Check-Off Program..............................................................10

BP-NHI-11 Food Safety..........................................................................11

BP-NHI-12 Public Education ..................................................................11

BP-NHI-13 Lean Beef in Nutritional Programs.......................................11

BP-NHI-14 Public News Releases .........................................................11

BP-NHI-15 Health/Obesity .....................................................................12

BEEF PRODUCTS COMMITTEE

comfort zones including least invasive techniques and cervical injection sites which

are subcutaneous whenever possible.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association continue

to support the current Beef Checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance Program

(BQA).

BP-BS-6 Foodborne Pathogens

2010

WHEREAS, the beef industry is dedicated to providing safe and wholesome

beef products; and

WHEREAS, the beef industry has supported and encouraged a more science

based meat inspection system; and

WHEREAS, the beef industry supports the goal of reducing foodborne patho-

genic bacteria in beef products using proven scientific methods; and

WHEREAS, efforts are underway to develop an extensive on-farm pathogen

reduction (pre-harvest) program.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

meaningful research directed toward the identification and reduction of foodborne

pathogens in beef animals.

BP-BS-10 Understanding the Food Chain & Quality

Assurance Training

2011

WHEREAS, consumer acceptance of beef and beef products depends on con-

sumer confidence in the safety and wholesomeness of beef products and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work to

provide support for the programs of the Beef Quality Assurance Technical Advisory

Committee in their efforts to educate producers as to proper management tech-

niques to assure continued production of safe and wholesome beef products.

BP-BS-13 Safe Food Handling Labels

2010

WHEREAS, the public needs to be aware that some food products and not just

meat products, may contain bacteria that could cause illness if those food products

are mishandled or improperly cooked.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

food labeling and educational programs which inform consumers of the proper

method of handling foods to avoid foodborne illness.

BP-BS-14 Gold Tag Program Weaning Period

2010

WHEREAS, a 45-day weaning program has been documented to produce

healthier calves than a 30-day weaning program.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support a

45-day weaning requirement on the Gold Tag program.

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BEEF SAFETY

BP-BS-1 Research

2009

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association supports and actively promotes

Beef Quality Assurance; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association recognizes that Beef Quality As-

surance has a significant influence on beef demand; and

WHEREAS, foodborne pathogens that cause human illness are known to exist

in cattle populations.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

research to identify:

1. Critical control points in cattle production systems that have the potential

to reduce foodborne pathogens; and

2. Preventative management interventions that may reduce the prevalence

of foodborne pathogens in cattle. These controls and/or interventions

should make statistical, meaningful reductions of foodborne pathogens

in a cost-effective manner.

BP-BS-2 Beef Quality Assurance

2011

WHEREAS, cattlemen are dedicated to the production of safe, wholesome and

healthful beef; and

WHEREAS, injectable animal health products, vaccines, biologics, antibiotics,

anthelmintics and other pharmaceutics are essential to maintaining animal health

and performance; and

WHEREAS, the prevention of injection site scars in valuable beef cuts is the

goal of the beef cattle industry; and

WHEREAS, incidence of tissue damage can be reduced through individual

management and health procedures performed in the cow/calf and feedlot enter-

prises.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, manufacturers of veterinary biologics and

pharmaceuticals give careful consideration to the effects any product may have on

tissue when given by injection. This shall include development and selection of ad-

juvants, carrier vehicles and other products, which are both effective and non-irri-

tating to tissue.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, biological and pharmaceutical products be

clearly labeled to be given by routes other than intramuscular injection whenever

possible.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, producers, veterinarians, and others giving in-

jections to cattle be encouraged to carefully follow label directions and develop cer-

vical (neck) injection protocol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, all animal health product manufacturers assist

the Iowa and National Cattlemen’s Beef Quality Assurance efforts to minimize in-

jection site tissue damage.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, management and health procedures, encom-

passing all facets of production, will address and increase awareness of animal

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and water will be removed by 8:00 a.m. on sale day.

7. Calves will be weighed immediately prior to entering sale ring and sold in

order determined by sale coordinator. In the case of co-mingled or sorted

sales, weighing conditions will be specified prior to sale.

8. The Preconditioned Feeder Calf Committee and the sale coordinator will

be responsible for sorting according to size and sex.

9. Sales will be advertised to indicate approximate number of cattle and will

be announced from the block if any optional vaccinations have been

given.

10. The offering will be designated as an Iowa Cattlemen’s Association en-

dorsed endeavor. All sellers must be members of the Iowa Cattlemen’s

Association.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, these minimum requirements of preconditioning

of 30 days (45 days for gold tag) weaning and bunk adjustment will be mandatory

for cattle to be sold at an Iowa Cattlemen’s Association endorsed sale.

Be it further resolved, that the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work with the Iowa

Veterinary Medical Association and Iowa Livestock Marketing Association to en-

courage their members to up hold all aspects of Iowa preconditioned calf sales.

BP-BS-18 Beef Products Production Transparency

2013

WHEREAS, Consumers often have a lack of exposure and understanding of

how beef products are produced; and

WHEREAS, this knowledge void can lead to doubts or even worse, a sense

that beef producers and processors are hiding something.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Iowa Cattleman’s Association supports

transparency in beef production and processing intended to provide objective, hon-

est, and factual information about modern beef production practices to influencers

and consumers in general. Beef and Transparency Equals Trust.

GLOBAL CONSUMER MARKETING

BP-GCM-1 World Trade

2010

WHEREAS, increased world trade of beef and beef by-products is probable.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

and encourage the activities and efforts of the Meat Export Federation (MEF) to

research markets.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encourage the

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Cattlemen’s Beef Board to support

these efforts.

BP-GCM-7 U.S. Meat Export Federation

2012

WHEREAS, the U.S. Meat Export Federation program has been successful in

increasing beef exports.

GLOBAL CONSUMER MARKETING 8

BEEF PRODUCTS COMMITTEE

BP-BS-15 Non-Ambulatory Cattle

2011

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture blanket policy of not

allowing non-ambulatory cattle into the food supply may not be based on the most

current scientific knowledge; and

WHEREAS, cattle with recent injuries may provide a safe beef product for per-

sonal use, without an option for retail sale.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association request

the USDA revisit the issue of classifying ALL non-ambulatory disabled cattle as

adulterated under the federal act.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the USDA should establish scientific criteria for

a veterinarian to allow them to distinguish between recently injured cattle and dis-

eased cattle.

BP-BS-16 Irradiation

2009

WHEREAS, cattlemen are dedicated to the production of safe, wholesome and

healthful beef; and

WHEREAS, irradiation has now been approved as a method to reduce

pathogens in beef products.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encourage

the use of irradiation throughout the beef industry.

BP-BS-17 Preconditioned Cattle Sales

2011

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association endorses preconditioned feeder

calf sales.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association adopt the

following changes in procedure to be recommended for all Iowa Cattlemen’s Asso-

ciation endorsed preconditioned cattle sales.

Procedure:

1. All cattle marketed will be accompanied by an official Iowa preconditioning

certificate and identified by an official green and/or gold preconditioning

ear tag.

2. No trader cattle allowed at sale. All cattle must be in the owner’s posses-

sion at least 60 days prior to the sale. Further, no cattle shall have been

in a market less than 60 days prior to sale.

3. Minimum of 500 head is recommended for a sale with the maximum num-

ber determined by auction facilities.

4. Preliminary commitment to sell should be given to the auction coordina-

tor.

5. All cattle will be inspected by members of the Preconditioned Feeder Calf

Committee and a veterinarian. Any cattle deemed non-conforming will

be sold at end of sale.

6. Cattle should be unloaded between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on the day

of the sale. Consignors unable to deliver all their cattle between 6:00

a.m. and 11:00 a.m. will have the option of delivery the night before. Hay

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BP-GCM-32 Beef Check-Off

2011

WHEREAS, the dollar per head beef check-off has had many benefits for the

beef industry; and

WHEREAS, twenty years of inflation has eroded the purchasing power of the

check-off dollar and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

changes in the Act and Order that allows beef producers an organized way to vote

on check-off increases.

NUTRITION, HEALTH & INFORMATION

BP-NHI-4 Beef Team

2012

WHEREAS, continued efforts of anti-beef campaigns directed at children and

young people are being witnessed; and

WHEREAS, many young people with an interest in beef production say they

need to address such issues as environmental stewardship, diet/health, food safety,

and animal care when conversing with their peers and others.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation commit to

message development and spokesperson training of Iowa’s youth, ages 12 to 18,

who are willing to put their training to use on behalf of the cattle industry.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association recommends

that once each year the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation select from the trainees up

to three (3) “Outstanding Communicators”, and recognize their achievements with

a scholarship to the college or university of their choice.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED all County Beef Queens would be eligible to apply

for these scholarship awards along with Youth Beef Team trainees as defined

above.

BP-NHI-10 Check-Off Program

2011

WHEREAS, a strong working relationship between state beef industry councils

and state cattlemen associations are necessary; and

WHEREAS, state cattlemen’s associations take a very active role in promoting

the passage of the Federal Beef Check-Off Program; and

WHEREAS, the Beef Promotion and Research Board has passed guidelines

intended to clarify the Federal Act and Order, but interpreted by some individuals

and councils that they actually limit or further restrict usage of funds at both state

and national levels; and

WHEREAS, caution needs to be exercised by the Beef Promotion and Re-

search Board to further define the use of the Federal Beef Check-Off program.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association oppose

any action by the Beef Promotion and Research Board, the Secretary of Agriculture,

or any other entity that would pursue action to take away the rights of the state beef

councils given them in the Beef Promotion and Research Act.

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BEEF PRODUCTS COMMITTEE

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and the

Iowa Beef Industry Council continue to support the efforts of the U.S. Meat Export

Federation.

BP-GCM-10 Small Processor, Differentiated Consumer

& Local Foods Systems Markets

2009

WHEREAS, the cattle industry supports the need and strengths of the local pro-

cessing industry to serve producers and consumers locally processed and raised

beef that is available, safe and healthy, and promotes the good economic growth

our communities desire; and

WHEREAS, the consuming public perceives extra value in relationships with

locally raised and processed beef which grows a new market segment for the Iowa

beef industry and its differentiated beef producers.

WHEREAS, the economic development of these market segments and con-

sumer trends are important to the Iowa beef industry and the producers in the in-

dustry.

WHEREAS, the local food system providing these products and services is im-

portant in community food capacity.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

further research, development and engagement by the beef industry as local food

systems and local processing grow to larger markets for our future.

BP-GCM-11 International Markets

2009

WHEREAS, international markets for beef can have a positive impact on

U.S. beef production; and

WHEREAS, import quotas and non-tariff trade barriers restrict access of

U.S. beef products into many foreign markets.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association continue

its efforts to encourage government officials in negotiating for expanded interna-

tional markets for beef and beef products and for the elimination of non-tariff trade

barriers including the elimination of over 21 month age restrictions.

BP-GCM-27 Export Assistance Funding

2012

WHEREAS, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has received substantial

financial assistance per year in export assistance; and

WHEREAS, the Market Access Program and its predecessor programs dating

back to 1987 have provided the U.S. Meat Export Federation a source of additional

funding to expand U.S. beef exports to over 80 nations and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

export assistance programs such as MAP and is in favor of making a high percent-

age of all export assistance funds available for the export of value-added products

such as beef.

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BEEF PRODUCTS COMMITTEE

mation and impressions on the public with respect to food and its production and

distribution.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encourage

all media to present factual and complete information including photographs and

visual footage on food and its production and distribution, pledge the assistance of

the Association toward this end, and encourage the National Cattlemen’s Beef As-

sociation to do the same.

BP-NHI-15 Health/Obesity

2010

WHEREAS, the prevalence of American obesity has grown to the point it threat-

ens the health of both adults and children; and

WHEREAS, the State of Iowa has received a federal grant from the Centers for

Disease Control to develop programs to address the obesity issue in Iowa; and

WHEREAS, the beef industry, through beef checkoff-funded programs, has

been proactive in communicating the nutritional benefits of beef to consumers,

health professionals, the media and educators.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the beef industry continue efforts with gov-

ernment agencies, health organizations and the media, to make naturally nutrient-

rich foods, including beef, a part of the solution to our state’s/nation’s obesity

problem.

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BP-NHI-11 Food Safety

2010

WHEREAS, there is increasing incidence of foodborne pathogens reaching con-

sumers through a variety of foods they eat including such foods as fruits, vegeta-

bles, juices, meat and poultry, water, eggs, cereal; and

WHEREAS, the cause of foodborne illness can be traced to all levels of the

food chain, from farm to processing to manufacturing to distribution to foodservice

to retail to home preparation; and

WHEREAS, consumers have a responsibility for understanding how to handle

food safely, yet have a lower level of food handling and preparation skills.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the beef industry support and take part in a

State Food Safety Task Force that brings all segments of Iowa’s food system to-

gether to share expertise, and information within member organizations and with

consumers to help insure that Iowans have a safe food supply and know how to

properly handle food. This Task Force could also develop an information system to

deal with foodborne illness incidents as they happen in our state, as well as coor-

dinate public information programs about food safety and handling. The Task Force

could also make recommendations to the Iowa Legislature and Congress about

appropriate action to improve food safety in the state.

BP-NHI-12 Public Education

2010

WHEREAS, information regarding the effects of the cattle industry on the envi-

ronment and other pertinent information concerning food safety, hormone use, etc.

is often misstated through the electronic and print media, and has a negative impact

on the cattle industry; and

WHEREAS, working with the above entities, as well as conservation and wildlife

organizations, would enhance our communication efforts.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association utilize all

materials and publications available and applicable to increase the public aware-

ness of the benefits the cattle industry has concerning the environment, the whole-

someness and availability of our food supply and further new materials and projects

to aid in this endeavor.

BP-NHI-13 Lean Beef in Nutritional Programs

2009

WHEREAS, as dietary guidelines for school lunches and other public nutrition

programs are being reevaluated by public agencies.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, the Na-

tional Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Beef Industry leaders encourage these

agencies to include nutritious beef in their programs.

BP-NHI-14 Public News Releases

2010

WHEREAS, some public news releases, stories, documentaries, and other

news programs give only one side of the story or otherwise project incorrect infor-

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AGRICULTURE POLICY

BI-AP-D-1 CRP/EQIP............................................................................15

BI-AP-D-2 Buffer Strip Initiative.............................................................15

BI-AP-D-4 ISU Support .........................................................................15

BI-AP-1 Support Forage Experiments...............................................16

BI-AP-2 Dairy Policy..........................................................................16

BI-AP-7 Compulsory Union Membership ..........................................16

BI-AP-9 Federal Grazing Fees..........................................................16

BI-AP-10 Disaster Assistance .............................................................16

BI-AP-11 Loss of Market Competition.................................................17

BI-AP-12 Liability of Volunteer Boards ................................................17

BI-AP-13 Hunting Access....................................................................17

BI-AP-14 Grazing Land Availability .....................................................17

BI-AP-15 Definition of Crop.................................................................18

BI-AP-23 Line Item for CDI Budget .....................................................18

BI-AP-24 CFSA Committee.................................................................18

BI-AP-26 Right-of-Way Fencing ..........................................................18

BI-AP-27 Farm Programs....................................................................18

BI-AP-28 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association................................19

BI-AP-29 Regents Funding .................................................................20

BI-AP-30 Prosecution of Deceptive Employment Practices................20

BI-AP-31 Iowa Fence Law ..................................................................21

BI-AP-32 Nutrient Plan Exemption For Solid Cattle Manure...............21

PUBLIC/PRIVATE LANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

BI-PPLEM-D-2 Clean Air ..............................................................................21

BI-PPLEM-D-3 Hypoxic Zone.......................................................................21

BI-PPLEM-1 Noxious Weeds....................................................................22

BI-PPLEM-3 Taking Private Property .......................................................22

BI-PPLEM-4 Criminal Trespass Law ........................................................22

BI-PPLEM-5 Underground Water Supplies ..............................................22

BI-PPLEM-6 Separation Distances ..........................................................23

BI-PPLEM-9 Endangered Species ...........................................................23

BI-PPLEM-11 Land Use .............................................................................23

BI-PPLEM-13 Environment and Property Rights........................................24

Representation

BI-PPLEM-14 Soil Conservation ................................................................24

BI-PPLEM-18 Land Acquisition ..................................................................24

BI-PPLEM-19 Deep-Bedded Facilities .......................................................25

BI-PPLEM-22 REAP Congress...................................................................26

BI-PPLEM-28 Zoning Exemption for Agricultural Facilities.........................26

BI-PPLEM-29 Rhodes Research Farm ......................................................26

BI-PPLEM-31 Iowa Slough Bill ...................................................................26

BI-PPLEM-33 Pilot Projects/Public Grazing ...............................................27

BI-PPLEM-35 State Appropriations for Soil & Water ..................................27

BI-PPLEM-36 Livestock Feeding Regulations............................................27

BI-PPLEM-37 Environmental Planning.......................................................27

BI-PPLEM-39 Accidental Spills Penalties...................................................28

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BI-AP-D-1 CRP/EQIP

2013

WHEREAS, USDA is considering changes in rules for Conservation Reserve

Program (CRP) contract extensions and the rules which govern Environmental

Quality Incentives Program.

THEREFORE, BE IT DIRECTED, that the Iowa Cattlemen's Association support

the following criteria for rule development:

1. Include the conservation practices of: field borders with an Erodibility

Index greater than 15 and agricultural drainage wells to be eligible for

inclusion as conservation practices in the continuous sign-up of land in

the CRP;

2. Support a proposed rule to allow managed haying and grazing and allow

emergency haying and grazing provisions with a payment reduction at

fair and reasonable rates to be determined by the Secretary of Agricul-

ture on not only CRP but CRP buffers to improve water holding and fil-

tering capacities;

3. That a minimum of 60% of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program

funds be spent on livestock conservation and incentive production proj-

ects on a federal basis;

4. Allow managed grazing on land that is enrolled in continuous sign-up of

CRP under the provisions outlined in the Conservation Reserve Pro-

gram.

BE IT FURTHER DIRECTED, that the Iowa Cattlemen's Association work with

the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to formulate procedures and

rules to allow for managed haying and grazing of CRP buffers in an effort to restore

them to their best possible intended use.

BI-AP-D-2 Buffer Strip Initiative

2013

WHEREAS, the Governor’s office and Iowa DNR are planning an expansion of

the buffer strip initiative and CREP acres in Iowa; and

WHEREAS, cattle have shown to be beneficial in controlled grazing of riparian

areas.

THEREFORE BE IT DIRECTED, that the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association repre-

sentatives make special efforts to have cattle grazing be included in these new pro-

grams and that such initiatives continue to be on a voluntary basis.

BI-AP-D-4 ISU Support

2013

WHEREAS, the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

and the College of Veterinarian Medicine recognize the importance of the future

science and technology needs for animal agriculture; and

WHEREAS, the Animal Science Department and College of Agriculture and Life

Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine have asked for industry partners

to develop strategies for identifying and funding these critical technologies;

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BI-PPLEM-40 Wetland Definition................................................................28

BI-PPLEM-41 Wildlife Control ....................................................................28

BI-PPLEM-42 Predators .............................................................................28

BI-PPLEM-43 Alternative Technologies......................................................28

BI-PPLEM-46 Non-Point Source Pollution .................................................29

BI-PPLEM-47 Environmental Quality/Local Control ...................................29

BI-PPLEM-48 Nuisance Lawsuits...............................................................29

BI-PPLEM-49 Wildlife Carcass Disposal ....................................................30

TAX AND FINANCE

BI-TF-D-2 Utility Vehicle Licenses ........................................................30

BI-TF-3 Balanced Budget .................................................................30

BI-TF-7 Job Creation ........................................................................31

BI-TF-8 Lift Program .........................................................................31

BI-TF-9 School and Bond Issues......................................................31

BI-TF-13 Property Tax Exemption/Pollution Control ...........................31

BI-TF-14 Feedlot Tax Credit................................................................31

BI-TF-15 FMD Indemnity Fund ...........................................................32

BI-TF-18 Road Use Tax Fund .............................................................32

BI-TF-20 Incentives for Livestock Facilities ........................................32

BI-TF-21 Biodiesel Feedstock Tax Equity ...........................................32

BI-TF-23 Unemployment Compensation ............................................33

BI-TF-30 Livestock Production Incentive Refund ...............................33

BI-TF-31 Ag Tax Credit .......................................................................33

BI-TF-32 SS Exemption on Cooperative Dividends............................34

BI-TF-33 Property Tax Levies .............................................................34

BI-TF-34 Federal Estate Tax...............................................................34

BI-TF-35 Gift Exemption .....................................................................34

BI-TF-36 Renewable Fuels/Co-Products............................................35

BI-TF-37 Capital Gains .......................................................................35

BI-TF-38 Fuel Taxes and Pickup License Fees ..................................35

BI-TF-39 Ag Property Tax Adjustment ................................................35

come may be used as a criteria of eligibility.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, replacement feeder cattle and other pur-

chased inputs be deducted when determining disaster assistance eligibility.

BI-AP-11 Loss of Market Competition

2009

WHEREAS, the trend of mergers and mega mergers within the economic struc-

ture of world business continues at an unprecedented pace; and

WHEREAS, the result of these mergers results in fewer and fewer choices in

the fields of finance, supply and product processing, thereby reducing competition

in all areas.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association seek to

create a unified group of all commodity producing organizations to monitor such

mergers and ensure governmental regulatory agencies preserve a competitive busi-

ness climate for all producers.

BI-AP-12 Liability of Volunteer Boards

2012

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is governed by volunteer lead-

ership and a volunteer Board of Directors which are responsible for establishing

policy within the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is considered a non-profit com-

modity organization; and

WHEREAS, there is growing concern of legal liability in this type of volunteer

leadership.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

legislation absolving liability of volunteer board members.

BI-AP-13 Hunting Access

2009

WHEREAS, Iowa cattle producers are private property landowners; and

WHEREAS, many Iowa cattlemen voluntarily allow people to hunt, or lease

hunting rights.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work to

ensure that cattle producers are not forced to give unrestricted public access to pri-

vate land which has received federal funding related to conservation assistance

and farm programs.

BI-AP-14 Grazing Land Availability

2009

WHEREAS, Iowa’s cow herds are competing for pasture ground with govern-

ment programs; and

WHEREAS, the problem will continue to get worse if something isn’t done.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Board of

Directors continuously monitor the implementation of the new Farm Bill and make

interim policy as necessary to encourage the continuation of Iowa’s beef industry.

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THEREFORE BE IT DIRECTED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support and

encourage efforts to secure sufficient funding at Iowa State University to help

strengthen sustainability for Iowa’s beef cattle industry.

BI-AP-1 Support Forage Experiments

2013

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association recognizes the importance of es-

tablishment of grasses and forages to the cattle industry.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association recognize

and support ongoing forage research and experiments conducted by all entities in

the State of Iowa.

BI-AP-2 Dairy Policy

2013

WHEREAS, Congress has spent considerable time and resources on dairy pol-

icy and a satisfactory solution has not been forthcoming; and

WHEREAS, the solution may have significant economic impact on both the

dairy and beef industry.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association urge the

National Cattlemen's Beef Association to continue to work with the dairy industry

in finding a long range solution to dairy policy that will be beneficial and acceptable

to both the dairy and beef industry.

BI-AP-7 Compulsory Union Membership

2009

WHEREAS, compulsory union membership is contrary to the basic principles

of individual freedom upon which this nation was founded.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association will defend

the provisions of state and federal law which assures enactment of “Right-To-Work”

laws, and insists the law be enforced against secondary boycotts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association oppose any

existing legislation or legislation which may be proposed, that would extend the au-

thorization of compulsory unionism to all related agricultural employees or to any

other employees not now covered by such provision.

BI-AP-9 Federal Grazing Fees

2011

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association supports economic equality in

all regions of the country; and

WHEREAS, public awareness and competition for public lands may cause re-

assessment of grazing fee formulas.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association favor es-

tablishment of federal grazing fees at fair rates.

BI-AP-10 Disaster Assistance

2012

WHEREAS, in the event of any future disaster assistance programs gross in-

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WHEREAS, government programs of the past have benefitted one segment of

agriculture without considering the impact on another; and

WHEREAS, government programs will have an impact on the cattle industry.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association recom-

mend that Congress and USDA in formulating and administering future farm policy

observe the following:

1. Eliminate from all farm programs discrimina tion against the cattle industry

in the area of base acreage and normal crop acres, base yields, loan

privileges, including hay and silage loans, and soil conservation;

2. Farm policies should be developed having both long and short range ob-

jectives;

3. The intent of American farm policy should be profitable markets with em-

phasis on producing and exporting value added products;

4. Farm programs should be market oriented though providing a price safety

net somewhere below the variable cost of production which could be

adjusted seasonally;

5. Strategic reserves should be maintained as hedges against disaster and

to assure the world that the United States is a reliable supplier. Reserves

should NOT be used to control or influence prices;

6. Farm policy must promote soil conserva tion and the best use of re-

sources;

7. Policies should not be formulated so as to favor one segment of agricul-

ture over another;

8. If Federal Crop Insurance is to continue and be considered as part of fu-

ture farm programs, it must become more cost efficient and coverage

should be expanded to cover the commonly produced pasture and hay

crops. Yield coverages must be raised and should be calculated on a

field-by-field and farm-by-farm basis;

9. Fiscal responsibility is a concern of Iowa cattlemen. We recognize that

all segments of our economy will have to respond by decreased spend-

ing to facilitate balancing the budget;

10. Balancing the federal budget with proportionate cuts in spending should

not be accomplished at the expense of the cattle industry and agricul-

ture;

11. We endorse efforts to reduce the real interest rates for agriculture;

12. Future farm legislation should be announced in accordance with the

September 15 statutory deadline;

13. The importance of local governance and oversight at Farm Services

Agency offices increases with the complexity of current farm programs

(e.g. LDP payments). Iowa Cattlemen’s Association strongly urges that

local boards be empowered to make decisions regarding strictly local

issues and/or entities; and

14. CREP and CRP rental rates should reflect private sector pasture rental

rates and should not be on the leading edge of these rates.

BI-AP-28 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

2011

WHEREAS, national issues before Congress and federal regulatory agencies

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BI-AP-15 Definition of Crop

2009

WHEREAS, the harvested crop is the grain and the residue including corn

stalks, corn cobs, bean straw, oat straw, wheat straw, etc.; and

WHEREAS, corn stalk and soybean straw are important bedding materials, feed

stuffs and material for cellulosic ethanol plants; and

WHEREAS, confusion may exist as to what constitutes a crop for farm lease

purposes.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

the adoption of the definition of crops to include the harvested residue in Chapter

562 of the Iowa Code.

BI-AP-23 Line Item for CDI Budget

2010

WHEREAS, the Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) Board understands it is

important to stabilize the necessary funds for staff support to carry out Iowa’s Soil

and Water Quality objectives; and

WHEREAS, with the current administrative system the DSC budget remains an

unknown; and

WHEREAS, the District operation funds (1M) also needs appropriate and stable

funds to continue SWCD programs.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

that the CDI will seek the re-creation of a separate and distinct budget line item for

the Division of Soil Conservation within the annual budget of the Iowa Department

of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (until 2002 this is the way it was).

BI-AP-24 CFSA Committee

2012

WHEREAS, involvement in farm program administration is important.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Board of

Directors encourage members to gain County Farm Service Agency Committee

positions, District Soil and Water Commission seats, Township Trustees and Zoning

Commissioners, and local conservation work groups.

BI-AP-26 Right-of-Way Fencing

2013

WHEREAS, federal interstate highways and railroads are all bordered by fences

originally constructed by the right-of-way holder; and

WHEREAS, those fences have fallen into disrepair.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association work to

encourage these entities to repair and maintain these fences.

BI-AP-27 Farm Programs

2010

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association believes that the federal govern-

ment’s involvement in agriculture through feed grain programs are often detrimental

to the cattle industry; and

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false.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

legislation to prosecute these individuals or organizations.

BI-AP-31 Iowa Fence Law

2012

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association supports the current Iowa fence

law.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that owners at the time of sale or transfer of

land, should be encouraged to reach a written agreement regarding their border

fences and file them with the county recorder, chapter 359A, 2011.

BI-AP-32 Nutrient Plan Exemption For Solid Cattle Manure

2013

WHEREAS livestock confinements with dry manure have an exemption under

code 200A and can sell their manure to a licensed fertilizer dealer.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work

toward a similar exemption for open feedlot cattle manure. Moved from a directive

to a resolution.

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BI-PPLEM-D-2 Clean Air

2013

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association supports working with commodity

and farm associations/groups to assure that sound science is utilized in developing

regulations that are transparent, workable and practical for future air quality stan-

dards.

THEREFORE, BE IT DIRECTED that the Iowa Cattlemen's Association support

and encourage national and state committees and farm groups work together to

achieve such standards based on sound science.

BI-PPLEM-D-3 Hypoxic Zone

2013

WHEREAS, the hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico is a concern of many Amer-

icans; and

WHEREAS, part of the cause of the hypoxic zone may be nutrient escape from

crop and livestock production systems in Iowa; and

WHEREAS, a strategy to reduce nutrient escape has been developed for the

state of Iowa.

THERFORE BE IT DIRECTED, that the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

and encourage efforts to reduce nutrient escape in order to maintain and improve

water quality in the state of Iowa and Gulf of Mexico.

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have the potential to greatly impact Iowa and U.S. cattle operations; and

WHEREAS, it is more important than ever for the cattle industry to have strong

representation at the federal level; and

WHEREAS, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is attempting to get its

financial house in order by restructuring its governance structure and membership

model.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, if NCBA successfully develops a structure

allowing for equitable grassroots input and fair representation for all affiliates and

appears willing to make the necessary budgetary adjustments, Iowa Cattlemen’s

Association will encourage all Iowa cattlemen to individually support NCBA as they

see fit.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Board will not

support an annual affiliation fee that has the potential to negatively impact Iowa

Cattlemen’s Association member numbers as a result of a dues increase, or by cre-

ating the impression that all Iowa Cattlemen’s Association members must be NCBA

members.

Be it further resolved, that the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support and en-

courage grassroots involvement in developing NCBA policy and action through ac-

tive committee responsibility.

BI-AP-29 Regents Funding

2010

WHEREAS, state appropriations to the Iowa Board of Regents to support Iowa’s

state universities have been declining over the years, and

WHEREAS, tuition has been increasing to offset the declining appropriations;

and

WHEREAS, Iowa agriculture depends on Iowa State University to educate our

young people interested in careers in agriculture, to conduct agricultural research,

and to deliver information to the citizens of Iowa, and

WHEREAS, the state appropriations to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and

Land Stewardship (IDALS) have been declining over several years, and

WHEREAS, Iowa citizens depend on IDALS for a wide variety of protection pro-

grams including meat processing, commercial feed and fertilizer, pesticide appli-

cation, weights and measures and animal health.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encour-

ages the State of Iowa to prioritize funding to the Board of Regents and IDALS to

address these critical agricultural issues.

BI-AP-30 Prosecution of Deceptive Employment Practices

2011

WHEREAS, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association supports the humane treatment of

animals and adhering to Beef Quality Assurance standards; and

WHEREAS, there are individuals and/or organizations that falsely claim to pro-

mote animal welfare and rights when in fact they are opposed to animal agriculture;

and

WHEREAS, these entities have members who trespass or gain employment in

animal production operations to collect information taken out of context or is simply

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support fund-

ing for costs incurred from additional regulations or guidelines applied by state or

local agencies concerning the correct plugging of abandoned water wells.

BI-PPLEM-6 Separation Distances

2009

WHEREAS, current laws require that new livestock facilities are required to

maintain a separation distance from existing dwellings and public use areas.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, new residences, subdivisions and public use

areas in rural areas be required to meet the maximum separation distances from

existing livestock operations that new livestock facilities must meet from existing

residences. Residential and subdivision owners may obtain a recorded waiver from

the separation distance from the neighboring livestock operation.

BI-PPLEM-9 Endangered Species

2010

WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) endangered species

protection program places unwarranted and potentially devastating restrictions on

the cattle industry and all agriculture.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support a

complete delay on listings until:

1. A Federal Register Notice is issued soliciting public comment on each

new listing;

2. A complete public review of all U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Jeopardy

Opinions for any species being listed;

3. An Economic Assessment of the impacts to agriculture;

4. An Environmental Impact Study has been prepared;

5. National, state and local hearings are conducted for each new listing;

6. All endangered species ranges are updated, justified and verified;

7. Clear goals for recovery and criteria for de-listing of a species are devel-

oped prior to listing of that species; and

8. Alternate programs are explored.

BI-PPLEM-11 Land Use

2011

WHEREAS, the issue of land use in Iowa becomes increasingly important as

Iowa population grows and the use of its land becomes more intensified; and

WHEREAS, the cattlemen of Iowa have distinctive problems and interests in

the use of land for production of beef cattle; and

WHEREAS, the complexities of the many issues and interests involved are sub-

stantial, not the least of which are the preservation of private property rights and

the location of control over land-use decisions.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, land suitable for the grazing of livestock be

deemed agricultural land worthy of preservation and that grazing be given prefer-

ence over recreational and/or urban uses.

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BI-PPLEM-1 Noxious Weeds

2010

WHEREAS, federal, state, and county-owned lands are susceptible to noxious

weed growth; and

WHEREAS, the control of noxious weeds and fencing of lands is of a genuine

concern to cattlemen as well as row-crop farmers.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, said lands be subject to the same laws, rules

and regulations as privately-owned lands.

BI-PPLEM-3 Taking Private Property

2009

WHEREAS, sound environmental policy must balance protection of the envi-

ronment with other equally important state interests like economic growth of the

Iowa cattle industry, availability of food and affordable housing.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, all regulations which affect the use or value

of property should be reviewed to insure that they do not restrict an owner’s use of

that property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the taking of a person’s property shall be justly

compensated.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED government agencies should exercise that power

responsibly and should never act arbitrarily and are aware of the true cost of reg-

ulations.

BI-PPLEM-4 Criminal Trespass Law

2013

WHEREAS, prior written permission to enter property would provide an eviden-

tiary basis for enforcement of the trespass law as well as providing a potential legal

basis for reduced personal liability.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association recom-

mend any further change of trespass law to require written permission to enter any

property.

BI-PPLEM-5 Underground Water Supplies

2009

WHEREAS, the cattle industry in Iowa depends heavily on underground water

supplies; and

WHEREAS, the potability of such underground water is important to Iowa’s beef

cattle producers.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association urge its

members to take whatever steps they can to prevent the pollution of underground

water supplies by building properly constructed wells, plugging abandoned wells,

using best environmental management practices for organic nutrient utilization and

nitrogen management and proper surface water drainage systems.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the goal of non-degradation of groundwater is

supported by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, but until adequate research is com-

pleted upon which to base decisions, we urge restraint in developing rules to

achieve this goal.

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management systems vary

II. Private Alternatives for Wildlife Habitat

A. Encourage owners to set aside plots for wildlife habitat, i.e. existing

building sites, existing ditches

B. Food plots on CRP acres

C. Protecting nesting areas on grassland

1. Short-term rental by groups; i.e. Pheasants Forever

2. Rotational grazing

3. Warm season grasses

D. Establish leasing program on grassland currently enrolled in CRP

E. Incentive for owner to leave CRP in grassland at maturity of contract

III. Alternative for Preventing Soil Erosion

A. Establish permanent vegetation on D & E slopes

B. Establish living snow fence and shelterbelts

C. Conservation tillage

D. Trees on CRP acres

IV. Water Quality

A. Improvement of existing lakes to enhance fish habitat

B. Construction of farm ponds and dugouts for runoff control

C. Grassland on watersheds

V. Areas of Prairie Ecosystems

A. Establish native prairie grass and flowers on operating railroad right-

of-ways

B. Plots previously mentioned under wildlife habitat

VI. Education and Communication

A. Utilize expertise of DNR, ISU Extension, NRCS, FSA, U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service and wildlife and conservation groups to develop proj-

ects and programs funded by state and federal revenue. These proj-

ects and programs will utilize the management and labor resources

of the private sector and thus guarantee success due to the “pride

in a job well done” philosophy instilled in rural Iowa landowners.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association would support

acquisition of private land for public use only to preserve special or unique natural

areas, provided endowed management, maintenance, and tax funds be included

as part of those purchases or gifts.

BI-PPLEM-19 Deep-Bedded Facilities

2009

WHEREAS, deep-bedded cattle barns are becoming more popular for beef pro-

duction; and

WHEREAS, dry manure produced from deep-bedded barns is different than liq-

uid manure and poultry manure.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association continue

to work with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Legislature

to see that dry manure from deep-bedded barns be classified and regulated differ-

ently.

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BI-PPLEM-13 Environment and Property Rights

Representation

2012

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association’s diverse membership includes pro-

ducers with experience and expertise in all facets of cattle production; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association employs a professional staff capa-

ble of communicating the importance and interests of the cattle industry to elected offi-

cials, agencies and the general public; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has historically been active in pre-

serving and promoting the cattle industry in Iowa.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, if new environmental or property rights legisla-

tion or regulation is proposed which would impact the cattle industry, the Iowa Cattle-

men’s Association will represent cattle producers’ interests to the fullest extent

possible.

BI-PPLEM-14 Soil Conservation

2012

WHEREAS, the preservation of Iowa’s productive topsoil is of concern to all

segments of society; and

WHEREAS, we have learned a great deal about effective soil conservation

practices; and

WHEREAS, Iowa still has a considerable number of marginal acres that are of

too high a degree of slope to have acceptable levels of soil loss regardless of con-

servation practice when intensively row-cropped.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association develop

promotional and educational programs to call attention to this problem and promote

the conversion and maintenance of these acres, subject to severe erosion, to grass

and forage production, which can only be utilized by ruminant animals and Iowa

Cattlemen’s Association support that funding of soil conservation cost share be

maintained at current funding levels or above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work with state

and federal government to insure that programs addressing soil conservation rec-

ognize the role that the beef industry can play in addressing this problem and that

these programs do not discriminate against the beef industry.

BI-PPLEM-18 Land Acquisition

2009

WHEREAS, the State of Iowa is primarily comprised of agricultural land con-

sisting of row crop, pasture and timberland; and

WHEREAS, much of the state-owned land including state parks, recreational

areas and preserves need to be improved and repaired; and

WHEREAS, ownership of ground by the state relinquishes it from the tax rolls

which inevitability raises taxes.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association discourage

the purchases of agricultural land by the federal, state, county, and or local gov-

ernments and encourage use of acquisition funds for improving existing properties

as suggested in the “Private Property Enhancement Alternatives” and listed below:

I. Alternatives should be implemented on a voluntary basis only, as individual

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through various agencies.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, restoration of land to a condition such that a

majority of the vegetation is consistent with a native habitat be required, and certi-

fied by a government naturalist, prior to being granted property tax relief.

BI-PPLEM-33 Pilot Projects/Public Grazing

2011

WHEREAS, managed grazing on public or private lands can both enhance the

wildlife carrying potential of the land and allow for expansion of the cattle industry.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

the implementation of managed grazing projects between the public agencies and

private cattle producers.

BI-PPLEM-35 State Appropriations for Soil & Water

2011

WHEREAS, soil and water conservation is important to all Iowa citizens; and

WHEREAS, funding for this purpose has not met the needs.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association undertake

efforts to increase state and federal appropriations for cost share financing of on-

farm soil conservation and water quality protection projects.

BI-PPLEM-36 Livestock Feeding Regulations

2011

WHEREAS, Iowa’s current environmental regulations are comparable to other

major livestock producing states. In order to expand our livestock base, environ-

mental concerns must be balanced with economic reality. New restrictions will drive

the industry away from Iowa; and

WHEREAS, Iowa has a substantial portion of our nation’s prime farmland and

the ability to add value to the crops produced on that land through a thriving cattle

industry which is vital to Iowa’s economic success; and

WHEREAS, unreasonable environmental regulations will only impose more

costs on our cattle producers.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association oppose

any changes to current state and federal regulations which would be adverse to

the cattle industry, unless the changes are based on sound scientific and economic

data.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encourage en-

vironmental research by Iowa State University and other entities that will provide

viable economic solutions.

BI-PPLEM-37 Environmental Planning

2013

WHEREAS, cooperation and attitudes are important to good working relation-

ships; and

WHEREAS, environmental concerns and the regulations relating to them are

becoming increasingly important and sometimes controversial.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association continue

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BI-PPLEM-22 REAP Congress

2012

WHEREAS, the cattle industry in the State of Iowa is comprised of private land

consisting of row crop, grazing land and timberland; and

WHEREAS, the actions taken by the Resource Enhancement and Protection

(REAP) Congress have a direct impact on existing and future livestock operations

through management practices and tax rates.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, only delegates selected by the county Re-

source Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Committee to the regional REAP

meeting be eligible to be selected as delegates to the REAP Congress and that

federal, state and county employees and their spouses are not eligible to be dele-

gates to the REAP Congress.

BI-PPLEM-28 Zoning Exemption for Agricultural Facilities

2010

WHEREAS, counties may attempt to circumvent the Iowa Code by zoning agri-

cultural facilities; and

WHEREAS, controversies regarding concentrated livestock facilities have es-

calated.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

the continuation of the zoning exemption for agricultural purposes as contained in

Chapter 335 of the Iowa Code.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, agricultural purposes be determined by definition

contained in Chapter 71.1(3) of the Iowa Administrative Rules.

BI-PPLEM-29 Rhodes Research Farm

2012

WHEREAS, the Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms con-

duct research applicable to all agricultural interests in Iowa; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa cattle industry depends on research and development of

new technologies, and

WHEREAS, the Rhodes Research Farm is one of the few public research farms

that is oriented heavily toward beef cattle; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has proposed a new

lake site that may eliminate the Rhodes Research Farm.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association oppose

the taking of the Rhodes Research Farm for the purposes of building a lake or other

activity other than the present use.

BI-PPLEM-31 Iowa Slough Bill

2012

WHEREAS, the Iowa Slough Bill provides property tax relief for particular uses

of land including: open prairies, forest cover, river and stream banks, and wildlife

habitat; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Slough Bill does not require restoration of such land to a

native condition; and

WHEREAS, public assistance for restoration of native habitat is available

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nologies.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association shall work

closely with the DNR to further develop alternative technologies to enhance, and

improve water quality at livestock operations.

BI-PPLEM-46 Non-Point Source Pollution

2013

WHEREAS, it is generally recognized that the use of best management prac-

tices reduce non-point source pollution; and

WHEREAS, control of non-point source pollution is dependent on scientifically

based, site-specific application of best management practices; and

WHEREAS, research data is inadequate to scientifically outline what criteria

should be established in developing mandatory regulations.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association favor the

voluntary use of best management practices for non-point pollution control and en-

courages its members and all segments of society to implement these practices

whenever and wherever possible.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association oppose the

implementation of mandatory regulations for non-point sources of agricultural pol-

lution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if mandatory non-point source regulations are

imposed over the Iowa Cattlemen's Association's objection, it is necessary that reg-

ulations be funded and be developed at the state level based on sound science

where such decisions can best be made.

BI-PPLEM-47 Environmental Quality/Local Control

2013

WHEREAS, clean water and air are essential to the health and welfare of all

producers in the cattle industry; and

WHEREAS, water and air are precious resources that we manage to the benefit

of social environmental and economic values that are important to the stability of

our industry and with the understanding of our unique needs.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the appropriate agencies recognize the

state’s abilities to best manage the resources within their jurisdictions and that en-

vironmental laws shall not be interpreted to be more restrictive than statute.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Iowa environmental quality protection standards

and regulations be established at the state level.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association oppose local

control of environmental standards and regulations.

BI-PPLEM-48 Nuisance Lawsuits

2012

WHEREAS, the steady increase of nuisance lawsuits in the state of Iowa

against cattle producers has closed existing facilities; and

WHEREAS, the threat of nuisance lawsuits has discouraged many cattle pro-

ducers from expanding facilities; and

WHEREAS, Iowa’s Right to Farm Act does not protect Iowa cattle producers

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the policy of proactive participation with other organizations and governmental en-

tities in environmental planning.

BI-PPLEM-39 Accidental Spills Penalties

2013

WHEREAS, clean water is important to everyone including Iowa’s Beef Industry;

and

WHEREAS, civil and criminal penalities are necessary to help ensure compli-

ance. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association work

with the Iowa Legislature, EPA, and DNR to identify and deter intentional and repet-

itive violators

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that accidental manure spills be no more than

a civil penalty.

BI-PPLEM-40 Wetland Definition

2009

WHEREAS, the cattle industry is directly impacted by pastureland vs. cropland

that may be designated wetlands; and

WHEREAS, there is considerable confusion in determining the wetland defini-

tion.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

the definition of wetlands by simultaneous actual presence of three naturally oc-

curring criteria: hydric soils, hydrophilic vegetation and surface inundation for a sig-

nificant portion of the growing season of every year under normal precipitation.

BI-PPLEM-41 Wildlife Control

2009

WHEREAS, wildlife has the potential to cause damage to real and/or personal

property in both the private and public sectors and may threaten human health and

safety on occasion; and

WHEREAS, prevention and/or control of wildlife damage is an essential and re-

sponsible part of wildlife management.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encourage

the State of Iowa provide an effective wildlife management program in Iowa that

includes controlled hunting, trapping, and educational and research projects.

BI-PPLEM-42 Predators

2012

WHEREAS, the cattle industry is vital to Iowa’s economy; and

WHEREAS, the cattle industry and our human population are being threatened

by predators and other species.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association will oppose

all attempts to give any type of legal protection to mountain lions, wolves and bears.

BI-PPLEM-43 Alternative Technologies

2011

WHEREAS, the EPA and DNR have been open to the use of alternative tech-

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BI-TF-7 Job Creation

2009

WHEREAS, the creation of jobs is a top priority in the State of Iowa; and

WHEREAS, further processing of farm commodities would increase jobs in Iowa

up to seven times.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

further processing of farm products and that this be encouraged by tax incentives.

BI-TF-8 Lift Program

2010

WHEREAS, the opportunity is present for a new harvesting facility and refur-

bished facility; and

WHEREAS, the cattle industry adds value to the grain and forages produced

in Iowa.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encourage

the State Treasurer’s Office to utilize funding from the state revolving fund for the

expansion of cattle facilities in Iowa.

BI-TF-9 School and Bond Issues

2013

WHEREAS, it has been proposed that current Iowa law requiring a 60 percent

approval to pass a bond issue be reduced to a simple majority.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association support

retention of the current 60 percent approval requirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association support allow-

ing local school districts, upon a favorable vote, to retire future school bond indebt-

edness 50 percent on income tax and 50 percent on property tax.

BI-TF-13 Property Tax Exemption/Pollution Control

2009

WHEREAS, there is currently a property tax exemption on land holding pollution

control systems.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, we work to retain the existing property tax

exemption on pollution control containment systems.

BI-TF-14 Feedlot Tax Credit

2012

WHEREAS, the State of Iowa is trying to expand ethanol production and other

value added grain processing with the resulting increase in co-products which are

extensively used by Iowa’s cattle industry; and

WHEREAS, new AFO/CAFO regulations will make it increasingly difficult for

Iowa feedlots to compete with other major feeding states due to higher average

rainfall.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, new Iowa cattle feedlots, feedlots which ex-

pand, and those that build pollution control structures shall receive an income tax

credit for their contributions to value added agriculture.

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from nuisance lawsuits; and

WHEREAS, neighboring states have Right to Farm Acts that do protect their

cattle producers from nuisance lawsuits.

WHEREAS, anonymous reporting of feedlots alleged violations occur without

any accountability to the reporter and causes considerable inconvenience and cost

to feedlot operators, many times without justification to the reported event.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

changes to the Iowa Code to provide better protection for Iowa cattle producers

from nuisance lawsuits.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the ICA support changes to the Iowa Code

to provide protection for the Iowa Cattle Producers from anonymous reporting of

alleged violations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work with the

other agriculture organizations in the state of Iowa to achieve this change to the

Iowa Code.

BI-PPLEM-49 Wildlife Carcass Disposal

2013

WHEREAS, improper disposal, removal and cleanup of wildlife carcasses and

remains has potential to cause human and cattle health problems by threatening

and contaminating our water sources, proper disposal must be an essential part of

Wildlife Management.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encourage

the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa Department of Transportation

to enforce and carry out proper disposal of wildlife carcasses.

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BI-TF-D-2 Utility Vehicle Licenses

2012

WHEREAS, ATVs used for farming purposes are not subject to sales tax or li-

censing requirements and are allowed to be driven on roads for qualified uses; and

WHEREAS, utility vehicles have become popular for farming use and are not

classified in the same way as ATVs.

THEREFORE BE IT DIRECTED, that the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work

to have utility vehicles classified for sales tax, licensing and road use in the same

way as ATVs.

BI-TF-3 Balanced Budget

2012

BE IT RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support the approach to a

balanced budget and more fiscal responsibility in state and national government

with any burden being placed on all segments of society equally.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as Iowa moves to be more fiscally responsible

with our tax dollars, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support a 60% majority nec-

essary to pass any tax increase in the Iowa Legislature.

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tax incentives for biodiesel as an alternative renewable fuel.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, animal byproducts are not discriminated against

in any way as compared to vegetable based fats.

BI-TF-23 Unemployment Compensation

2011

WHEREAS, the quarterly unemployment compensation exemption of $20,000

is no longer practical in the present inflated economy.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the quarterly exemption be increased to

$60,000 and hereafter be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, all officers of a family corporation and its family

members be exempt from state and federal unemployment compensation tax.

BI-TF-30 Livestock Production Incentive Refund

2009

WHEREAS, animal agriculture is essential to Iowa’s economy and provides

about $9 billion in cash receipts; and

WHEREAS, taxes on these receipts are not equitably returned to county gov-

ernments; and

WHEREAS, the beef cow herd provides environmental and economic benefits

to the state by adding value to our fragile lands.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

the continuation of the individual livestock incentive refund where the individual re-

ceives a payment from the state general fund which reflects the number of cows,

bulls and bred heifers in inventory.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Legislature move toward fully funding

the Iowa Production Credit without regard to individual or business structure income

or net worth factors.

BI-TF-31 Ag Tax Credit

2011

WHEREAS, our present system of property tax in Iowa is not operating fairly

and adequately.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

improvements in the productivity formula to initiate county-by-county calculations

using productivity values to more accurately reflect actual farming expenses.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association favor contin-

uation of the limit on increases in assessed value of agriculture property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association favor contin-

uation of the homestead tax credit and agricultural tax credit full payment each year

unless it could be replaced with a fully funded livestock value-added tax credit, or

similar legislation which encourages cattle and other livestock production which in-

cludes pasture and forage production and protection of the environment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the present fixed seven percent capitalization

rate be changed to a flexible rate to better reflect the actual situation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association favor contin-

uation of the Family Farm Tax Credit.

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BI-TF-15 FMD Indemnity Fund

2012

WHEREAS, the federal government has an indemnity fund to pay producers

for their livestock in the event of an FMD outbreak in the U.S..

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the income from the FMD indemnity fund

should be handled the same as an involuntary conversion and qualify for two year

deferral or replacement.

BI-TF-18 Road Use Tax Fund

2013

WHEREAS, the Road Use Tax Fund is constitutionally protected to repair and

maintain Iowa’s roads and bridges; and

WHEREAS, the Road Use Tax Funds are distributed according to a state man-

dated formula.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association oppose any

changes to the formula that would jeopardize funding for use on rural Iowa road

and bridge infrastructure.

BI-TF-20 Incentives for Livestock Facilities

2009

WHEREAS, recent studies completed by various groups and organizations re-

port “the best way to generate economic activity and revitalize rural and small town

Iowa is to expand the livestock industry”; and

WHEREAS, studies done by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

show the greatest financial return to management is through a livestock operation;

and

WHEREAS, modern livestock production systems can benefit the environment

as well.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in order to furnish an incentive for modern-

izing existing livestock facilities and to encourage building new livestock facilities,

the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work with the Legislature to create incentives to

encourage modernization and construction of improved pollution control and live-

stock production systems.

BI-TF-21 Biodiesel Feedstock Tax Equity

2009

WHEREAS, the byproduct value per 1,000-lb. Steer for inedible tallow and meat

scraps - the primary animal byproducts used in biodiesel refining - is approximately

$9 per animal; and

WHEREAS, the environmental benefits of using animal byproducts for renew-

able fuel generation include reduced diesel emissions and improved air quality; re-

duced landfill disposal for dead and diseased animals; reduced dependence on

foreign energy sources - the ultimate recycling of traditional byproducts of animal

husbandry for a high-benefit alternative fuel source that is totally renewable; and

WHEREAS, biodiesel plant construction and related investment/hiring can po-

tentially help improve rural economies.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

and encourage the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to support raising the

annual gift exemption and once raised, that the increase be indexed to inflation for

the future.

BI-TF-36 Renewable Fuels/Co-Products

2013

WHEREAS, the production of renewable fuels and their co-products in the state

of Iowa is beneficial to the Iowa cattle industry.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

renewable fuels production; and legislation that promotes growth in renewable en-

ergy and supports initiatives that maximize access to co-products for Iowa’s cattle

industry.

BI-TF-37 Capital Gains

2013

WHEREAS, the average age of farmers and landowners is increasing and most

livestock is raised by younger farmers; and

WHEREAS, a reduction in capital gains taxes on farmland and livestock would

enhance the transfer of these assets thereby increasing livestock numbers.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

the reduction of federal and state capital gains taxes on farmland and livestock.

BI-TF-38 Fuel Taxes and Pickup License Fees

2013

WHEREAS, the Iowa State Legislature is looking for ways to improve Iowa

transportation infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association recognizes that rural Iowa road

infrastructure is in need of repair and maintenance; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association recognizes additional resources

are necessary to complete such repairs and maintenance.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association sup-

ports efforts that increase funding for rural road infrastructure and state and county

funds collected be used for their intended purpose.

BI-TF-39 Ag Property Tax Adjustment

2012

WHEREAS, within the State of Iowa there has developed an unfair disparity in

the calculation and adjustment process in the establishing of agricultural property

assessed values which are the foundation for property taxes.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association supports a

revision of the current property assessed value calculation that includes the use of

the property in the formula and assesses all agriculture property on a uniform and

equitable level playing field across the State of Iowa.

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BI-TF-32 SS Exemption on Cooperative Dividends

2011

WHEREAS, corporate entities which are members of cooperatives are not sub-

ject to social security tax on income they receive from earnings distributed to them

by a cooperative, but individual farmer-members are subject to the tax; and

WHEREAS, it is longstanding federal policy to encourage farmers to band to-

gether in cooperatives, particularly now in “valued-added” cooperatives.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as a matter of fairness to active farmers and

to non-corporate farmers, and as a matter of increased effectiveness in achieving

widely supported federal farm policy goals, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association re-

quest Congress to grant a complete exemption from social security taxes on income

received by farmers from income received from earnings distributed to them by co-

operatives.

BI-TF-33 Property Tax Levies

2010

WHEREAS, county property tax levies are rising in part due to exemption of

some private property from taxation; and

WHEREAS, exempt lands still require roads, fire and police protection; and

WHEREAS, exempt lands are generally assessed at relativity low valuations

such that the tax that would be collected would unlikely cause undue economic

hardship on the owners.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

legislation that would alter the property tax exemption on Forest Reserve, Wetlands

Reserve, Native Prairie and Iowa Slough Bill lands, such that a more equitable

treatment of these lands with respect to Iowa’s cattle industry be achieved.

BI-TF-34 Federal Estate Tax

2012

WHEREAS, the family farm is and should continue to be the backbone of agri-

culture in Iowa; and

WHEREAS, a family livestock operation cannot attain economic success with-

out a substantial land base for growing feed grains; and

WHEREAS, amendments to the federal estate tax laws have not kept pace with

inflation.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association favor a

higher exemption level of $10 million per person, 35% maximum rate, portability

between spouses. and maintaining the stepped-up basis.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such exemption level be indexed to inflation

going forward.

BI-TF-35 Gift Exemption

2013

WHEREAS, it has become increasingly difficult to own and operate a small busi-

ness or family farm in this country; and

WHEREAS, the transfer of ownership of these vital businesses has been re-

stricted for years.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CATTLE HEALTH & WELL-BEING

CP-CHWB-D-6 I.L.H.A.C. Priorities ..............................................................37

CP-CHWB-D-15 Verified Iowa Preconditioned Program ................................37

CP-CHWB-2 Brucellosis Vaccination ........................................................37

CP-CHWB-5 Support Healthy Livestock...................................................37

CP-CHWB-7 Iowa Livestock Health Advisory Council ..............................38

CP-CHWB-9 Ultrasound, Bovine Fetal Aging, Carcass ............................38

Measurement and Embryo Transfer Technicians

CP-CHWB-11 Humane Animal Practices ...................................................39

CP-CHWB-16 Beef Center .........................................................................39

CP-CHWB-18 Foreign Animal Disease Response .....................................39

CP-CHWB-20 Judicious Antimicrobial Use.................................................39

CP-CHWB-24 Nationwide Cattle Identification ...........................................40

LIVE CATTLE MARKETING

CP-LCM-D-1 Cattle Payment ....................................................................40

CP-LCM-3 Mandatory Reporting/Captive Supplies ...............................40

CP-LCM-4 Instrument Evaluation..........................................................41

CP-LCM-6 Seafood, Meat and Poultry Inspection.................................41

CP-LCM-7 Humane Harvest Practices..................................................41

CP-LCM-18 Railroad Improvement .........................................................41

CP-LCM-23 Concentration/Consolidation ...............................................42

CP-LCM-24 Interstate Highway Weight Limits ........................................42

CP-LCM-30 Abandoned Railroad Right-of-Ways ....................................42

CP-LCM-31 CME Futures Contracts .......................................................43

CP-LCM-36 American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act ..........................43

CP-LCM-37 Value Markets......................................................................44

CP-LCM-38 Harmony in Beef Promotion ................................................44

CP-LCM-40 Packer/Retailer Control .......................................................44

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

CP-ST-D-1 Modernizing Iowa Check-Off ...............................................45

CP-ST-3 Beef Quality Assurance .......................................................45

CP-ST-6 Iowa State University Beef Research and Extension ..........45

CP-ST-8 ISU Extension......................................................................46

CP-ST-11 Environmental Management Education...............................46

CP-ST-14 Tenderness Research..........................................................46

CP-ST-18 Feedlot Regulations.............................................................46

CP-ST-21 ISU Facilities........................................................................47

CP-ST-28 ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Funding...............................47

CP-ST-29 ISU Air Quality Study ...........................................................47

CP-ST-30 Co-Product Livestock Diets .................................................48

CP-ST-31 ISU Ag Experiment Station Funding ....................................48

CATTLE PRODUCTION COMMITTEE

CP-CHWB-7 Iowa Livestock Health Advisory Council

2009

WHEREAS, the Iowa Livestock Health Advisory Council was formed to monitor

disease research of food-producing animals at Iowa State University.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

the current definition of the term livestock utilized in Section 267.1, Subsection 1,

Code 1985, and further, that the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support the current

composition of membership of the Iowa Livestock Health Advisory Council, specif-

ically excluding the canine, equine, ratite, bison, cervids, camels and llamas.

CP-CHWB-9 Ultrasound, Bovine Fetal Aging, Carcass

Measurement and Embryo Transfer Technicians

2010

WHEREAS, the beef cow-calf and registered seedstock industry segments are

an important and significant part of the Iowa’s cattle industry and economy; and

WHEREAS, there is a current and projected shortage of livestock Veterinarians

available to specialize in providing ultrasound, bovine fetal aging, carcass-trait

measurement, and embryo transfer services to the cattle industry; and

WHEREAS, expectations and competition for Veterinarian and Technician serv-

ices continue to rise from all animal owners and limit most Veterinarians’ ability to

specialize and therefore become more accurate with bovine ultrasound; and

WHEREAS, there is a projected need for more qualified, competent, and expe-

rienced ultrasound Technicians or Veterinarians to meet the increasing cattle in-

dustry demand for these affordable, cost-saving, and value-adding services, within

a time-sensitive period in Iowa.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Ultrasound

Task Force continue their efforts to reach agreement providing for a practical solu-

tion to this issue with the Iowa Board of Veterinarian Medicine and Iowa Veterinary

Medical Association that will allow certified, competent technicians and Veterinari-

ans to offer ultrasound services in Iowa, including those required for fetal aging,

carcass measurement, and embryo transfer.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work with the

IBVM, IVMA, the ISU Dept. of Animal Science, ISU Veterinary College, and IDALS

to develop a reasonable and effective Iowa Reproductive Ultrasound Training and

Certification Course for Technicians and Veterinarians to validate skill and accuracy

levels of all those individuals providing ultrasounds services to cattlemen, for a fee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association fully and com-

pletely supports the continuance of ultrasound fetal aging, carcass trait measure-

ment, and embryo transfer by certified, competent, and experienced Technicians

and Veterinarians, within the previously established Iowa regulations for the use of

prescription-only drugs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if any proposed regulation changes to any Iowa

rules, pertaining to bovine ultrasound use and embryo transfer, fail to allow the legal

offering of these services, for a fee, by qualified, certified, competent, and experi-

enced technicians, then the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association will initiate legislation to

allow these services by competent, certified Technicians as a legal Iowa service

business and seek the support of other farm and livestock groups with similar policy.

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CP-CHWB-D-6 I.L.H.A.C. Priorities

2013

WHEREAS, beef representatives on the Livestock Health Advisory Council

have requested priorities for bovine research.

THEREFORE BE IT DIRECTED, that the following are recommendations of pri-

ority:

BRD/MYCOPLASMA BOVIS

ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES

TRICHOMONIASIS

DIGITAL DERMATITIS (hairy heel wart)

CP-CHWB-D-15 Verified Iowa Preconditioned Program

2013

WHEREAS, we now have harvest facilities that are currently offering a premium

for cattle enrolled in a USDA Process Verified Program (PVP); and

WHEREAS, the Verified Iowa Preconditioned Program (VIPP) is a combination

of Iowa Cattlemen’s Green or Gold Tag preconditioned programs and any USDA

Process Verified Program (PVP) that verifies age and source for export markets.

THEREFORE BE IT DIRECTED, that the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association in co-

operation with IVMA promote the Verified Iowa Preconditioned Program (VIPP) and

work to educate cattle industry stakeholders, with a letter, about the proper use of

the program.

CP-CHWB-2 Brucellosis Vaccination

2009

WHEREAS, brucellosis is an infectious and contagious disease which can

cause economic hardship to the Iowa cattle industry; and

WHEREAS, some states bordering Iowa have not achieved brucellosis free sta-

tus; and

WHEREAS, the threat of reintroduction into herds continues to exist; and

WHEREAS, loss of Iowa’s brucellosis free status would impede sale of Iowa

cattle within and across state lines.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

continued brucellosis calf hood vaccination and accompanying state funding.

CP-CHWB-5 Support Healthy Livestock

2009

WHEREAS, healthy livestock are important to the future of the Iowa cattle in-

dustry; and

WHEREAS, adequate funding is essential to the mission and purpose of the

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association continue

to seek support for the Healthy Livestock Initiative from the Iowa Legislature.

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going continuing education for both producers and veterinarians in the area of ju-

dicious antimicrobial use.

CP-CHWB-24 Nationwide Cattle Identification

2011

WHEREAS, national animal identification is important to insure beef safety and

traceability of the nation’s beef; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has been an industry leader in

animal identification.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support a

standardized and voluntary national cattle ID system but through mandates handed

down by USDA, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association needs to work in partnership with

other stakeholders towards meeting these mandates.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,any amendments to the Code of Iowa pertaining

to animal movement and identification be monitored by the Iowa Cattlemen’s As-

sociation to ensure such changes remain acceptable to the Iowa cattle industry.

LIVE CATTLE MARKETING

CP- LCM-D-1 Cattle Payment

2012

WHEREAS, the capital needs to feed cattle has increased dramatically, and

WHEREAS, cattle feeders wish to buy replacement feeders in a timely manner,

and

WHEREAS, feeder cattle and feedstuffs are paid for automatically or overnight,

and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Postal Service has recently announced that first class mail

will get even slower, and

WHEREAS, the packing companies use first class mail to send cattle payments,

THEREFORE BE IT DIRECTED, that the ICA work with NCBA and the packers

to develop a more expeditious payment system on fed cattle.

CP-LCM-3 Mandatory Reporting/Captive Supplies

2011

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has always supported a compet-

itive, free and open market system; and

WHEREAS, many fed cattle prices are based on USDA reported boxed beef

and live cattle prices.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

mandatory packer reporting of all transactions, including all conditions of the sale.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED packers report all supplies acquired through cap-

tive supply arrangements.

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CP-CHWB-11 Humane Animal Practices

2012

BE IT RESOLVED the members of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association make the

health and well-being of their livestock the number one priority.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association pursue every

opportunity to educate the citizens of Iowa regarding the many humane practices

which Iowa cattlemen use to insure the welfare, safety, and good health of their

cattle.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if, for any reason, an Iowa farmer finds he is un-

able to provide adequate care for his cattle, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association will

assist in providing for the sale or harvest of said cattle.

CP-CHWB-16 Beef Center

2011

WHEREAS, the Iowa Legislature has provided funds for the establishment of

the Iowa Beef Center.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Beef Center has the support of the

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association in its effort to help improve the beef industry in the

State of Iowa.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support in-

creased appropriations for the Iowa Beef Center.

CP-CHWB-18 Foreign Animal Disease Response

2013

WHEREAS, bioterrorism and agroterrorism could result in a devastating prob-

lem for the livestock industry in Iowa through such diseases as FMD and BSE.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association fully sup-

port and encourage state agencies and involved institutions to maintain an aggres-

sive and coordinated response.

CP-CHWB-20 Judicious Antimicrobial Use

2013

WHEREAS, the use of antimicrobial agents is necessary at times to preserve

life and prevent suffering in the face of disease in cattle; and

WHEREAS, indiscriminant use of antimicrobials may select for bacterial resist-

ance; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association recognizes that cattle producers

have an obligation to protect animal health; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association further recognizes the obligation

to protect human health by promoting food safety.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association advocate

the judicious use of antimicrobials and issues involving the use of antimicrobials in

animals and humans, which must be resolved using sound science without influ-

ence of emotion or political agendas.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, cattle producers should strive to limit the need

for antimicrobial use through sound husbandry and preventative practices.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association call for on-

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in Iowa; and

WHEREAS, railroads are an efficient means of transporting freight and are often

more efficient in the use of energy; and

WHEREAS, our present highway system is already deteriorating faster than it

is being replaced.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, railroad abandonment not be continued to

the point that our highway system be burdened further.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen's Association support and

encourage efforts to improve our rail systems.

CP-LCM-23 Concentration/Consolidation

2012

WHEREAS, the Iowa cattlemen are very concerned about pending and future

mergers, acquisitions and consolidation of agri-businesses, we encourage a close

scrutinization of any merger.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association endorse

the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s request that the Federal Government

more closely monitor mergers and acquisitions in the packing, processing and re-

tailing industries because of increased potential for anti-trust violations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Packers & Stockyards Administration be re-

quested to continue to closely monitor price movements and sector margins to as-

sure that price changes are the result of market signals and not the exercise of

market power. USDA and U.S. Department of Justice assure that:

1. No merger be allowed that would decrease competition for cattle or other

commodity or reduce access; and

2. Determination that the financial condition of the proposed merger be such

that the new entity would be sound and reliable.

CP-LCM-24 Interstate Highway Weight Limits

2012

WHEREAS, other states in the union allow interstate travel of triple and spread

axle trucks with weight limits over 80,000 lbs.; and

WHEREAS, in Iowa it is legal to travel on state roads with triple and spread

axle trucks over 80,000 lbs. gross; and

WHEREAS, any livestock trucks weighing over 80,000 lbs. have no feasible

way to travel through Des Moines.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,, should the opportunity arise, that the Iowa

Cattlemen’s Association work towards instituting the travel of triple and spread axle

trucks grossing over 80,000 lbs. on interstate highways.

CP-LCM-30 Abandoned Railroad Right-of-Ways

2013

WHEREAS, Iowa agriculture is dependent on rail transportation, yet railroad

companies continue to request that lines be abandoned.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, abandoned railroad right of ways acquired

by lease arrangement or easement is the rightful property of adjoining property

owners. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association favor giving adjoining property owners

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CP-LCM-4 Instrument Evaluation

2013

WHEREAS, much effort is being devoted to perfect instrument recording of beef

carcass grading; and

WHEREAS, equipment is now available which can accurately record and aug-

ment human grading which could permanently accumulate data for present and fu-

ture reference.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

the implementation of an instrument recording system and assure producer access

to the data.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association exert its influ-

ence to cause pilot programs to be installed in plants that harvest Iowa fed cattle

by acquiring the necessary funding from public and private sources to successfully

implement this proven technology.

CP-LCM-6 Seafood, Meat and Poultry Inspection

2011

WHEREAS, the federal meat inspection program was mandated by Congress

for the safety of the public; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to have consistent inspection and labeling of all

meat products; and

WHEREAS, fish, seafood and shellfish are being considered for federally man-

dated inspection programs; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to avoid duplication of any regulatory and admin-

istrative services at the federal level.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encourage

the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and other commodity organizations to

initiate legislation to have fish, seafood, and shellfish subject to the same types of

inspection as are included in the Meat Inspection and Poultry Inspection Acts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED all meat inspection and labeling programs should

be under the authority and jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

CP-LCM-7 Humane Harvest Practices

2011

WHEREAS, Iowa cattlemen are active proponents of animal care and well-

being, and

WHEREAS, the humane harvest of all animals entering the food chain is im-

portant to all consumers; and

WHEREAS, the Humane Slaughter Act provides for accepted practices and

guidelines for live animal harvesting and disposal.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encourage

the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to monitor and support the humane har-

vest of all livestock.

CP-LCM-18 Railroad Improvement

2013

WHEREAS, our secondary highway system is a vital part of our food production

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CP-LCM-37 Value Markets

2013

WHEREAS, producers in Iowa have taken advantage of value based programs;

and

WHEREAS, value based programs allow all producers to capture more value

for their cattle.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association strongly

encourage a complete and competitive value based marketing program consisting

of, but not limited to, total seedstock evaluation, individual carcass data collection

with industry pass through, age and source verification, development and promotion

of new and existing beef programs.

CP-LCM-38 Harmony in Beef Promotion

2013

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has supported and does support

alternative beef markets such as all natural, implant free, humanely treated, antibi-

otic free, etc.

WHEREAS, the non-use of health enhancing & performance improving tech-

nologies such as implants, beta agonists, antimicrobials does not improve beef

safety and wholesomeness.

And WHEREAS, certain niche beef marketing programs have promoted their

products as safer or more healthful than conventional produced beef.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work co-

operatively with all beef marketers to eliminate beef advertising which promotes

niche beef products favorably, while also implying that conventionally fed beef is

less safe or wholesome for consumers.

CP-LCM-40 Packer/Retailer Control

2009

WHEREAS, the beef industry has made progress in producing a more consis-

tent product; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association supports value based marketing;

and

WHEREAS, it is important to have numerous risk management tools available

to beef producers.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

federal legislation which very closely monitors packer and retailer control of live-

stock thereby preventing these entities from manipulating and controlling prices.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support al-

lowances including, but not limited to, basis contracts and process verification.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association opposes direct

packer ownership of cattle, but strives to preserve the rights of producers/feeders

to participate in value added programs.

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the first option to purchase said rights of way.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen's Association favor enact-

ment of legislation to require that any public agencies, individuals, or organizations

which do take title to abandoned railroad right of ways be responsible for maintain-

ing fences, drainage systems, crossings and weed and brush controls of any such

acquired railroad right of ways.

CP-LCM-31 CME Futures Contracts

2013

WHEREAS, fed cattle future’s provide an important risk management tool for

Iowa cattlemen; and

WHEREAS, cattle feeding in Iowa continues to enjoy a resurgence because of

ethanol co-products and feed availability

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,:

1. That ICA continue to monitor closely any changes by the CME that would

adversely affect Iowa Cattle feeders ability to deliver on CME contracts;

2. That the CME allow heifers to be delivered to meet futures market obli-

gations;

3. That the CME set the weight specs consistent with carcass and live de-

livery and applicable to current industry weights.

CP-LCM-36 American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act

2011

WHEREAS, the method of euthanasia employed by processing facilities that

harvest horses is a humane procedure; and

WHEREAS, there is a continued need for the humane harvest of horses to pre-

vent the inhumane treatment of horses that would suffer from neglect and aban-

donment; and

WHEREAS, there exists an extremely insufficient infrastructure and no funding

mechanism to support the humane existence of unwanted horses; and

WHEREAS, unwanted horses are processed into products that are consumed

by humans in overseas markets; and

WHEREAS, the value of unwanted horses as a food animal dictates they not

be abused, lest this value be diminished; and

WHEREAS, this market establishes a baseline value for the industry which

would collapse without such market; and

WHEREAS, the cattle industry depends upon an economically healthy horse

industry and systems to offer a humane end of life for unwanted horses.

THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED,Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support the right

of horse owners to ethically and humanely dispose of horses.

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association

shall oppose legislation that could potentially hinder future efforts to dispose of

horses.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Iowa State University shall maintain a network

of outlying research farms to conduct applied research that reflects soil and climate

conditions across the state.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University

continue to be responsible for extension education and delivery of research based

information for Iowa cattle producers.

CP-ST-8 ISU Extension

2012

WHEREAS, agriculture is a high technology business and the largest industry

in Iowa; and

WHEREAS, technology is constantly developing and changing; and

WHEREAS, Iowa State University Extension Service plays an important role in

the adoption of developing technology from an unbiased position.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

the continuation of the Iowa State University Extension Specialists to disseminate

the adopted technology on a timely basis.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association urge that agri-

culture be given the highest priority possible in applied research and education ef-

forts of Iowa State University.

CP-ST-11 Environmental Management Education

2010

WHEREAS, cattlemen need access to current environmental regulations and

compliance requirements that are critical to alleviating pressures and concerns of

special interest groups; and

WHEREAS, action of the Attorney General’s office to prosecute violators under

the criminal rather than civil section of the Iowa Code places these producers in

jeopardy.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association continue

to inform cattlemen on the regulations, resources and technology available to en-

vironmentally manage their cattle operations.

CP-ST-14 Tenderness Research

2010

WHEREAS, the beef cattle industry nationwide and the Iowa cattle industry

specifically have long recognized that the inability to identify tenderness in our end

product has been a major factor in loss of market share.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

increased, expanded and continued tenderness research in production and post-

harvest practices.

CP-ST-18 Feedlot Regulations

2011

WHEREAS, EPA is making increased efforts to inspect feedlots and enforce

regulations in Iowa and the surrounding states; and

WHEREAS, new proposals are being issued by EPA concerning regulations

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CP-ST-D-1 Modernizing Iowa Check-Off

2013

WHEREAS, the national $1 per head beef check-off is a mandatory producer

self-help program that has been working to build beef demand for over 20 years;

and

WHEREAS, efforts to unify the industry to make improvements to the national

mandatory beef check-off have not come together, and the future of this effort is

highly uncertain.

THEREFORE BE IT DIRECTED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association initiate a pe-

tition drive to reinstate a 50 cent per head voluntary state check-off whose funds

would be directed by the Iowa Beef Industry Council for the benefit of the beef in-

dustry.

BE IT FURTHER DIRECTED that a task force be appointed by the ICA Exec

board to develop a plan on how ICA will educate stakeholders related to a future

referendum and report back to the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Executive Com-

mittee by July 1st of 2013.

CP-ST-3 Beef Quality Assurance

2010

WHEREAS, consumer acceptance of beef and beef products depends on con-

sumer confidence in the safety and wholesomeness of beef products; and

WHEREAS, consumer confidence depends on the knowledge that producers

are following all guidelines for proper management techniques.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association supports

the recommendations of the Beef Quality Assurance Committee and Programs in

their continuing efforts to educate producers as to proper management techniques

to assure continued production of safe and wholesome beef products.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association urge its mem-

bers to adopt the proper BQA practices to assure consumers that beef is a safe

product.

CP-ST-6 Iowa State University Beef Research

and Extension

2010

WHEREAS, nearly 30,000 farms in Iowa have cattle, and cattle marketings gen-

erated $2.9 billion is farm receipts in 2008; and

WHEREAS, virtually all of these cattle farms are family owned and operated;

and

WHEREAS, climate and soil conditions are integral in developing and evaluat-

ing crop and cattle production systems, and

WHEREAS, Iowa is a diverse agricultural state and needs to maintain scientific

research in the industry.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association strongly

encourage Iowa State University to support the beef cattle research and extension

program at Iowa State University.

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lation to fund on farm application and monitoring of proven and emerging technolo-

gies to improve air quality near livestock and poultry operations.

CP-ST-30 Co-Product Livestock Diets

2009

WHEREAS, the cattle industry is an important segment of the Iowa economy;

and

WHEREAS, the ethanol industry provides an abundant feed co-product for the

cattle industry; and

WHEREAS, additional research is needed to improve utilization, safety, impact

on product quality and rapid test technology on feed characteristics of co-product

for the cattle industry.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

the continued research funding for utilizing co-products in the cattle industry.

CP-ST-31 ISU Ag Experiment Station Funding

2009

WHEREAS, the ISU Ag Experiment Station and ISU Extension have during the

last few years received budget cuts; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Legislature has during this time period mandated salary

increases for staff in these areas without providing additional funding; and

WHEREAS, these budget shortfalls and constraints have forced the College of

Agriculture at ISU to take drastic measures including closing research stations, dis-

continuing research projects and eliminating staff positions; and

WHEREAS, these funding shortfalls hinder ISU’s position as a leading agricul-

tural research institution.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work ag-

gressively with the Iowa Legislature to adequately restore funding for the ISU Ex-

periment Station and ISU Extension for fiscal year 2010 and beyond.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encourage the

Iowa Legislature to discontinue its practice of mandating salary increases without

supplying appropriate funding.

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that affect the beef industry in Iowa; and

WHEREAS, these regulations directly affect the economics of feeding cattle in

Iowa.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association work to in-

sure that these regulations are based on sound scientific data.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association encourage en-

vironmental research by Iowa State University and other entities that may provide

viable, economic solutions, to enhance producer compliance.

CP-ST-21 ISU Facilities

2013

WHEREAS, facility quality is critical to continued animal science and veterinary

medicine activities at Iowa State University.

WHEREAS, a recent external peer review by the accreditation committee of

the American Association of the Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians identified po-

tentially serious concerns related to biosafety, biocontainment and adequacy of the

amount of space to meet current and future need in diagnostic medicine at the Iowa

State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association strongly

encourage the Governor of Iowa, Iowa Legislature and Board of Regents to give

adequate funding to maintain and improve the Animal Science and Veterinary Med-

icine facilities at ISU.

BET IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association strongly encourages the

Governor of Iowa, Iowa Legislature and Board of Regents to appropriately assess

the current and future facility need of the Iowa State University Diagnostic Labora-

tory.

CP-ST-28 ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Funding

2012

WHEREAS, the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is one of

the crucial links in evaluating and controlling livestock diseases in Iowa and edu-

cation of food supply veterinarians and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support

increased funding for the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab to $4 mil-

lion.

CP-ST-29 ISU Air Quality Study

2009

WHEREAS, air quality and odor is a major limit in growing animal agriculture in

Iowa; and

WHEREAS, there are technologies and management practices shown to be ef-

fective in reducing emissions from facilities and new ones are being developed.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association aggres-

sively encourage ISU to continue scientific studies, held to accepted standards of

agricultural research, of airborne emissions of all livestock and how they relate to

public health.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association support legis-

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2013 Iowa Senate

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IOWA LEGISLATOR’S LIST

DISTRICT 1

David Johnson

PO Box 279

Ocheyedan, IA 51354

712.758.3280

david.johnson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 2

Randy Feenstra

641 Second St.

Hull, IA 51239

712.439.1244

randy.feenstra@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 3

Bill Anderson

1138 Mason Ave.

Pierson, IA 51048

712.898.2505

bill.anderson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 4

Dennis Guth

1770 Taft Ave.

Klemme, IA 50449

641.430.0424

DISTRICT 5

Daryl Beall

1928 N 22nd St.

Fort Dodge, IA 50501

515.573.7889

daryl.beall@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 6

Mark Segebart

1820 350th St.

Vail, IA 51465

712.677.5547

DISTRICT 7

Rick Bertrand

1501 Peavey St.

Sioux City, IA 51105

712.253.7096

rick.bertrand@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 8

Michael Gronstal

220 Bennett Ave.

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712.328.2808

mike.gronstal@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 9

Nancy Boettger

926 Ironwood Rd

Harlan, IA 51537

712.744.3290

nancy.boettger@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 10

Jake Chapman

1206 Lynne Dr.

Adel, IA 50003

515.402.3203

DISTRICT 11

Hubert Houser

34697 Beechnut Rd.,

Carson, IA 51525

712.486.2597

hubert.houser@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 12

Joni Ernst

910 N Sixth St.

Red Oak, IA 51566

712.621.4931

joni.ernst@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 13

Kent Sorenson

14358 S23 Hwy.

Milo, IA 50166

641.942.6437

kent.sorenson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 14

Amy Sinclair

1255 King Rd.

Allerton, IA 50008

641.870.0199

DISTRICT 15

Dennis Black

5239 E. 156th St. S

Grinnell, IA 50112

515.975.8608

dennis.black@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 16

Dick Dearden

3113 Kinsey

Des Moines, IA 50317

515.262.1203

dick.dearden@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 17

Jack Hatch

1312 Locust St.

Des Moines, IA 50309

515.208.5414

jack.hatch@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 18

Janet Petersen

4300 Beaver Hills Drive

Des Moines, IA 50310

515.279.9063

janet.peterson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 19

Jack Whitver

4019 NE Bellagio Cir.

Ankeny, IA 50021

515.865.6394

jack.whitver@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 20

Brad Zaun

7032 Holcomb Ave.

Urbandale, IA 50322

515.276.2025

brad.zaun@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 21

Matt McCoy

1717 Ingersoll Ave., Ste. 115

Des Moines, IA 50309

515.681.9327

matt.mccoy@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 22

Charles Schneider

7887 Cody Dr.

West Des Moines, IA 50266

515.554.3213

DISTRICT 23

Herman Quirmbach

1002 Jarrett Circle

Ames, IA 50014

515.292.8984

herman.quirmbach@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 24

Jerry Behn

1313 Quill Ave.

Boone, IA 50036

515.432.7327

jerry.behn@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 25

Bill Dix

317 S. Walnut St., PO Box 220

Shell Rock, IA 50670

319.885.6790

bill.dix@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 26

Mary Jo Wilhelm

414 N Elm

Cresco, IA 52136

563.547.4156

mary.jo.wilhelm@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 27

Amanda Ragan

361 S. Pennsylvania, 1-D

Mason City, IA 50401

641.424.0874

amanda.ragan@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 28

Michael Breitbach

301 W Mission St.

Strawberry Point, IA 52076

563.933.6486

DISTRICT 29

Tod Bowman

812 Grant St.

Maquoketa, IA 52060

563.652.5499

tod.bowman@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 30

Jeff Danielson

PO Box 1191

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

319.231.7192

jeff.danielson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 31

William Dotzler

2837 Cedar Terrance Dr.

Waterloo, IA 50702

319.296.2947

bill.dotzler@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 32

Brian Schoenjahn

221 Park Ave.

Arlington, IA 50606

563.633.4065

brian.schoenjahn@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 33

Robert Hogg

2750 Otis Rd. SE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

319.538.2247

rob.hogg@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 34

Liz Mathis

1725 MacKenzie Dr. NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52411

319.361.1725

liz.mathis@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 35

Wally Horn

101 Stoney Point Rd. SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

319.396.3131

wally.horn@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 36

Steven Sodders

202 Fifth Ave. SE, PO Box 723

State Center, IA 50247

641.483.2383

steve.sodders@legis.iowa.gov

An Iowa legislator is someone who

has many roles -- lawmaker, a repre-

sentative of constituents’ interests, and

an overseer of state citizen interests.

Their job is defined as:

Lawmaking

• Proposing, studying, discussing

and voting on legislation

• Appropriating money to state agen-

cies and programs

• Creating, eliminating and modify-

ing Iowa laws and programs

Representing

• Serving constituents living in each

district

• Functioning as a liaison between

citizens and Iowa government

Evaluating

• Overseeing the work of depart-

ments and agencies funded by the

Legislature

• Ensuring that laws are being car-

ried out according to legislative in-

tent

• Confirming the Governor’s ap-

pointments and responding to ve-

toes

Below is a list of the Iowa legislators.

You can also find them on the web at

www.legis.iowa.gov/Legislators/

find.aspx. You can also find committee

assignments at www.legis.iowa.gov/

schedules/committeeinfo.aspx.

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DISTRICT 1

Jeff Smith

1006 Brooks North Ln

Okoboji, IA 51355

515.281.3221

jeff.smith@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 2

Megan Hess

606 11th Ave. SW

Spencer, IA 51301

515.991.7337

megan.hess@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 3

Daniel Huseman

304 E 6th St., PO Box 398

Aurelia, IA 51005

712.434.5880

dan.huseman@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 4

Dwayne Alons

1314 7th St.

Hull, IA 51239

712.439.2479

dwayne.alons@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 5

Chuck Soderberg

800 2nd St. SE

Le Mars, IA 51031

712.546.6136

chuck.soderberg@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 6

Ron Jorgensen

5921 Pine View Dr.

Sioux City, IA 51106

712.223.0283

ron.jorgensen@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 7

Tedd Gassman

14519 490th St.

Scarville, IA 50473

515.538.0117

tedd.gassman@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 8

Henry Rayhons

610 Fairway Cir.

Garner, IA 50438

641.923.2979

henry.rayhons@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 9

Helen Miller

1936 15th Ave. N

Fort Dodge, IA 50501

515.576.1352

helen.miller@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 10

Tom Shaw

341 S 1st Street

Laurens, IA 50554

712.841.7691

tom.shaw@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 11

Gary Worthan

5647 105th Ave.

Storm Lake, IA 50588

712.732.6340

gary.worthan@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 12

Daniel Muhlbauer

3316 370th St.

Manilla, IA 51454

712.653.2838

dan.muhlbauer@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 13

Christopher Hall

3800 Glen Oaks Blvd., #94

Sioux City, IA 51104

712.490.2088

chris.hall@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 14

Dave Dawson

400 Essex St.

Sioux City, IA 51103

712.898.5804

dave.dawson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 15

Mark Brandenburg

402 DeLong Ave.

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712.309.1670

mark.brandenburg@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 16

Mary Ann Hanusa

121 Fox Haven Dr.

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712.310.5017

maryann.hanusa@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 17

Matt Windschitl

222 W. Huron St.

Missouri Valley, IA 51555

712.642.4334

matt.windschitl@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 18

Jason Schultz

PO Box 70

Schleswig, IA 51461

712.676.2109

jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 19

Ralph Watts

28232 Prospect Ave.

Adel, IA 50003

515.993.4850

ralph.watts@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 20

Clel Baudler

2260 Hwy 25

Greenfield, IA 50849

641.743.6327

clel.baudler@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 21

Jack Drake

504 Adair St.

Griswold, IA 51535

712.778.2538

jack.drake@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 22

Greg Forristall

11917 370th St.

Macedonia, IA 51549

712.486.2271

greg.forristall@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 23

Mark Costello

37265 Rains Ave.

Imogene, IA 51645

712.520.0303

mark.costello@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 24

Cecil Dolecheck

703 N Fillmore St.

Mount Ayr, IA 50854

641.464.2913

cecil.dolecheck@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 25

Julian Garrett

19978 115th Ave.

Indianola, IA 50125

515.971.0883

julian.garrett@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 26

Scott Ourth

110 Timber Ln.

Ackworth, IA 50001

515.208.7281

scott.ourth@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 27

Joel Fry

1473 195th Ave.

Osceola, IA 50213

641.342.1017

joel.fry@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 28

Greg Heartsill

831 Wyoming St.

Chariton, IA 50049

641.218.0185

greg.heartsill@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 29

Daniel Kelley

PO Box 333

Newton, IA 50208

641.521.9260

dan.kelley@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 30

Joe Riding

225 Cottonwood Dr. SW

Altoona, IA 50009

515.967.5382

joe.riding@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 37

Robert Dvorsky

412 Sixth St.

Coralville, IA 52241

319.351.0988

robert.dvorsky@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 38

Tim Kapucian

1275 69th St.

Keystone, IA 52249

319.442.5337

tim.kapucian@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 39

Sandra Greiner

PO Box 471

Washington, IA 52353

641.636.2293

sandra.greiner@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 40

Ken Rozenboom

2200 Oxford Ave.

Oskaloosa, IA 52577

641.295.6551

DISTRICT 41

Mark Chelgren

819 Hutchinson

Ottumwa, IA 52501

641.777.7047

mark.chelgren@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 42

Rich Taylor

2667 IA Ave.

Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

319.931.1568

DISTRICT 43

Joe Bolkcom

728 Second Ave.

Iowa City, IA 52245

319.337.6280

joe.bolkcom@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 44

Thomas Courtney

2609 Clearview

Burlington, IA 52601

319.759.5334

thomas.courtney@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 45

Joseph Seng

4804 Northwest Blvd.

Davenport, IA 52806

563.391.1627

joe.seng@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 46

Chris Brase

972 Newell Ave.

Muscatine, IA 52761

563.260.5416

DISTRICT 47

Roby Smith

2036 E 48th St.

Davenport, IA 52807

563.386.0179

roby.smith@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 48

Dan Zumbach

2618 140th Ave.

Ryan, IA 52330

563.920.5094

DISTRICT 49

Rita Hart

2764 130th Ave.

Wheatland, IA 52777

563.210.1252

DISTRICT 50

Pam Jochum

2368 Jackson St.

Dubuque, IA 52001

563.556.6530

pam.jochum@legis.iowa.gov

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DISTRICT 31

Rick Olson

3012 E. 31st Ct.

Des Moines, IA 50317

515.265.7658

rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 32

Ruth Ann Gaines

3501 Oxford

Des Moines, IA 50313

515.280.9034

ruthann.gaines@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 3

Kevin McCarthy

5220 SE 31st Ct.

Des Moines, IA 50320

515.281.3054

kevin.mccarthy@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 34

Bruce Hunter

452 Wilmers Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50315

515.256.8010

bruce.hunter@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 45

Ako Abdul-Samad

1506 18th St.

Des Moines, IA 50314

515.283.0987

ako.abdul-

samad@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 36

Marti Anderson

1717 Marella Trl.

Des Moines, IA 50310

515.255.2314

marti.anderson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 37

John Landon

525 NE Stone Valley Dr.

Ankeny, IA 50021

515.249.0348

john.landon@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 38

Kevin Koester

3514 SW Edgewood Lane

Ankeny, IA 50023

515.963.9996

kevin.koester@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 39

Jake Highfill

9805 Skyline Cir.

Johnston, IA 50131

515.681.2621

jake.highfill@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 40

John Forbes

12816 Cardinal Ln.

Urbandale, IA 50323

515.778.7699

john.forbes@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 41

Jo Oldson

4004 Grand #302

Des Moines, IA 50312

515.255.2805

jo.oldson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 42

Peter Cownie

4109 Timberwood Dr.

West Des Moines, IA 50265

515.664.8341

peter.cownie@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 43

Chris Hagenow

1915 69th St.

Windsor Heights, IA 50324

515.274.1652

chris.hagenow@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 44

Rob Taylor

PO Box 337

Waukee, IA 50253

515.240.7019

rob.taylor@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 45

Beth Wessel-Kroeschell

518 Ash

Ames, IA 50014

515.292.2904

beth.wessel-

kroeschell@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 46

Lisa Heddens

4115 Wembley Ave.

Ames, IA 50010

515.292.1748

lisa.heddens@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 47

Chip Baltimore

521 S. Delaware St.

Boone, IA 50036

515.281.3221

chip.baltimore@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 48

Rob Bacon

422 First St., PO Box 245

Maxwell, IA 50161

515.387.8969

rob.bacon@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 49

Dave Deyoe

911 Shagbark Dr.

Nevada, IA 50201

515.382.2352

dave.deyoe@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 50

Pat Grassley

30331 Vail Ave.

New Hartford, IA 50660

319.983.9019

pat.grassley@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 51

Josh Byrnes

1479 380th St.

Osage, IA 50461

641.713.3059

josh.byrnes@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 52

Todd Prichard

PO Box 773

Charles City, IA 50616

641.220.0798

todd.prichard@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 53

Sharon Steckman

1038 15th St. NE

Mason City, IA 50401

641.424.9362

sharon.steckman@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 54

Linda Upmeyer

1207 S. Lakeview Dr., PO Box

192

Clear Lake, IA 50428

641.923.3398

linda.upmeyer@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 55

Roger Thomas

17658 Domino Rd.

Elkader, IA 52043

563.245.1084

roger.thomas@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 56

Patti Ruff

13331 Jade Ave.

McGregor, IA 52157

563.873.1592

patti.ruff@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 57

Nancy Dunkel

11764 Hickory Ln.

Dyersville, IA 52040

563.599.7094

nancy.dunkel@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 58

Brian Moore

18314 267th St.

Zwingle, IA 52079

563.528.0837

brian.moore@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 59

Bob Kressig

3523 Veralta Dr.

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

319.266.9021

bob.kressig@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 60

Walt Rogers

4202 Briarwood Dr.

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

319.504.5579

walt.rogers@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 61

Anesa Kajtazovic

1225 East Ridgeway Ave.

Waterloo, IA 50702

319.504.2733

anesa.kajtazovic@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 62

Deborah Berry

208 Greenbriar Rd.

Waterloo, IA 50703

319.233.9934

deborah.berry@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 63

Sandy Salmon

9711 Streeter Rd.

Janesville, IA 50647

319.987.3021

sandy.salmon@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 64

Bruce Bearinger

500 7th Ave. SE

Oelwein, IA 50662

319.283.5349

bruce.bearinger@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 65

Tyler Olson

PO Box 2389

Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

319.535.0635

tyler.olson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 66

Art Staed

2905 Alleghany Dr. NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

319.365.6993

art.staed@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 67

Kraig Paulsen

1305 Cress Parkway

Hiawatha, IA 52233

319.294.2062

kraig.paulsen@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 68

Daniel Lundby

1240 14th St.

Marion, IA 52302

319.377.6673

daniel.lundby@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 69

Kirsten Running-Marquardt

3515 Field Stone Pl. SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

319.892.3008

kirsten.running-

marquardt@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 70

Todd Taylor

1416 A Ave. NW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

319.396.8587

todd.taylor@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 71

Mark Smith

816 Roberts Terrace

Marshalltown, IA 50158

641.750.9278

mark.smith@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 72

Dean Fisher

2859 C Ave.

Garwin, IA 50632

641.750.3594

dean.fisher@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 73

Bobby Kaufmann

1527 330th St.

Wilton, IA 52778

563.260.3355

bobby.kaufmann@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 74

Dave Jacoby

2308 Northridge Dr.

Coralville, IA 52241

319.358.8538

david.jacoby@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 75

Dawn Pettengill

PO Box A

Mount Auburn, IA 52313

319.610.3412

dawn.pettengill@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 76

Dave Maxwell

2171 540th Ave.

Gibson, IA 50104

641.595.2283

dave.maxwell@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 77

Sally Stutsman

3754 500th St. SW

Riverside, IA 52327

319.679.2347

sally.stutsman@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 78

Jarad Klein

1744 Keokuk Washington Rd.

Keota, IA 52248

515.689.5430

jarad.klein@legis.iowa.gov

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DISTRICT 79

Guy Vander Linden

1610 Carbonado Rd.

Oskaloosa, IA 52577

317.796.0979

guy.vander.linden@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 80

Larry Sheets

27043 264th Ave.

Moulton, IA 52572

641.642.3838

larry.sheets@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 81

Mary Jo Gaskill

509 East 4th St.

Ottumwa, IA 52501

641.682.6417

mary.gaskill@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 82

Curtis Hanson

801 N. Court St.

Fairfield, IA 52556

641.919.2314

curt.hanson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 83

Jerry Kearns

402 Hickory Terrace

Keokuk, IA 52632

319.524.1570

jerry.kearns@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 84

David Heaton

510 E. Washington St.

Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641

319.385.9342

dave.heaton@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 85

Vicki Lensing

2408 Mayfield Rd.

Iowa City, IA 52245

319.338.6148

vicki.lensing@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 86

Mary Jo Mascher

40 Gryn Ct.

Iowa City, IA 52246

319.351.2826

mary.mascher@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 87

Dennis Cohoon

816 Randall Lane

PO Box 157

Burlington, IA 52601

319.752.5057

dennis.cohoon@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 88

Tom Sands

13247 130th St.

Wapello, IA 52653

319.729.2280

tom.sands@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 89

Jim Lykam

2906 West 35th St.

Davenport, IA 52806

563.391.1919

jim.lykam@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 90

Cindy Winckler

6 Thode Ct.

Davenport, IA 52802

563.324.7927

cindy.winckler@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 91

Mark Lofgren

2310 Forest Parkway

Muscatine, IA 52761

563.264.0973

mark.lofgren@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 92

Frank Wood

1135 W Davies St.

Eldridge, IA 52748

563.285.5311

frank.wood@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 93

Phyllis Thede

2342 Hawthorne Ct.

Bettendorf, IA 52722

563.441.0630

phyllis.thede@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 94

Linda Miller

6766 Ridges Court

Bettendorf, IA 52722

563.449.9956

linda.miller@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 95

Quentin Stanerson

624 E. Terrace Dr.

Center Point, IA 52213

319.330.7211

quentin.stanerson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 96

Lee Hein

17358 County Road E-16

Monticello, IA 52310

515.281.3221

lee.hein@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 97

Steven Olson

2731 221st St.

DeWitt, IA 52742

563.659.9096

steven.olson@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 98

Mary Jo Wolfe

337 4th Ave. South

Clinton, IA 52732

563.321.9724

mary.wolfe@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 99

Patrick Murphy

155 N. Grandview

Dubuque, IA 52001

563.582.5922

pat.murphy@legis.iowa.gov

DISTRICT 100

Charles Isenhart

1665 Kaufmann Ave.

Dubuque, IA 52001

563.557.1261

charles.isenhart@legis.iowa.gov

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