The working group was created due to the 2013-14 winter residential and commercial severe propane shortage and sharp price increase. Our continued involvement in this important issue will hopefully lead to an optimized supply chain strategy. The core goals of the working group are to be better informed on propane demands and to proactively define viable contingencies to actively manage disruptions and fluctuations in the propane supply. 

The Iowa DOT partnered with Quetica Consulting to provide a scientific approach to understand the root causes of the issues that resulted in the propane shortage. Then, to effectively identify and prioritize investment opportunities for an optimized freight transportation network to lower costs for Iowa businesses.  

"It is important that AAI participates in this working group because the majority of our membership use and sell propane. The more knowledge that we have of the propane inventory the better we can mitigate shortages and price spikes, that impact the membership and their customers." says Vaughan. 

As the nation's leading producer of pork, corn, soybeans, and eggs, Iowa's agriculture industry has an enormous impact on the country and the world. This October, I visited over a dozen ag businesses, including family farms, to hear about the true state of the agriculture economy in Iowa, and what I have heard and seen on the ground is far different from the rosy picture being painted by the Obama administration [...] read more.

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Agriculture conferences for women offer the chance to hear speakers and other learning experiences on a wide range of topics. One of the best things about attending a conference like this, though, is being surrounded by people who understand the unique challenges that come with being a woman in ag. [...] read more.