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Nov. 15, 2022
As Iowa Harvest Wraps Up, Ernst Presses USDA Officials on Farm Bill Programs to Lower Energy Costs
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 14, 2022
On Behalf of Iowa Farmers, Ernst, Grassley Urge U.S. Trade Rep. to Intervene in Mexico's Ban on American Corn
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 4, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Rep. Jackson Calls for Emergency Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Nov. 3, 2022
Costa Introduces Bill to Increase Market Access for American Farmers
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Grassley, Ernst Urge EPA To Set Robust RFS Blending Volumes To Reflect Biofuel Industry Growth
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Thune, Durbin Lead Bipartisan Request for Historic RFS "Set" Rulemaking
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 17, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Scalise, House Republicans: 'Biden Must Unleash American Energy Now'
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Oct. 13, 2022
Letter to Stephanie Pollack, Deputy Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration - Hoeven Joins Colleagues to Protect State Dots, Push Back on Burdensome & Overreaching Mandates
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Hinson Opposes Spending Bill with $1.8 Billion Handout to Illegal Immigrants
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Sept. 29, 2022
Feenstra, Bustos Introduce Legislation to Help Farmers Access and Utilize Precision Agriculture Technologies
Rep. Randy Feenstra
Sept. 28, 2022
Miller-Meeks, Westerman Introduce Bill to Expedite Transmission Projects, Cut NEPA Regulations
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Sept. 27, 2022
Grassley, Brown Propose Banning Foreign Individuals from Obtaining U.S. Farm Credit
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 31, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Clyde Urges Delay of USDA Poultry Line Speed Waiver Rule
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Aug. 16, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Aug. 4, 2022
Luján, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Local Meat Processing Capacity, Support Local Producers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 28, 2022
Grassley, Baldwin Look to Protect Family Farmers and Rural Communities from Foreign Investors
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 28, 2022
Senators Baldwin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Farmers and Rural Communities from Foreign Investors
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 26, 2022
Grassley Leads Bipartisan Introduction of Next Generation Fuels Act to Improve Vehicle Efficiency, Help Americans Save Money at the Pump
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 20, 2022
Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Bipartisan Group in Urging EPA to Support Advanced Biofuel Production
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 19, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Collins, King, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration Help Lower Energy Costs by Increasing Biodiesel Volumes
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 19, 2022
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley, Murray, Thune Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Increase Biodiesel Volumes, Provide Certainty to Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Mann, Marshall Lead Letter Demanding President Biden Relax Import Duties on Fertilizer
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 14, 2022
Amid Rising Food Insecurity, Hinson Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Encourage Food Donation
Rep. Ashley Hinson
July 14, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Demanding Relaxation of Import Duties on Fertilizer
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Boozman, Scott Urge Biden Nominee for Agricultural Trade Negotiator to Support U.S. Producers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge USTR Agricultural Negotiator Nominee to Support U.S. Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 30, 2022
Hinson Fights for Reliable Energy for Iowans in House Appropriations Committee
Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 29, 2022
Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Robert Primus, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Patrick Fuchs, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Karen Hedlund, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board - Costa, Norman lead Bipartisan Effort Concerning Deficient Rail Service's Role in Fertilizer, Grain, and Feed Shortage Affecting American Farmers
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
June 28, 2022
Hinson Stands Against Government Wotus Overreach on Iowa Farmers in House Appropriations Committee
Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 16, 2022
Feenstra Votes to Strengthen Iowa Biofuels Industry, Support Year-Round E-15 Sales
Rep. Randy Feenstra
June 16, 2022
Victory for Iowa Ag: Hinson's Bipartisan Precise Act & Major Biofuels Priorities Pass House
Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 16, 2022
Feenstra Testifies Before International Trade Commission on Skyrocketing Cost of Fertilizer
Rep. Randy Feenstra
June 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
June 15, 2022
Manchin, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost US Critical Minerals Supply, Protect National Security
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 15, 2022
Miller-Meeks Introduces Bill to Reverse Regulatory Burdens and Reduce Farmer's Input Costs
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 14, 2022
Letter to Biden Administration on U.S Agriculture Production
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 13, 2022
Letter to Jospeh R. Biden, President of the United States - Womack, Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - Rep. Crawford Works on Solutions to Lower Farm Input Costs
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - LaMalfa Joins Republicans in Urging Biden to Repeal Regulatory Assault on Agriculture
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Lucas Joins Leader McCarthy, House Ag Republicans Calling on Biden Administration to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
June 10, 2022
Letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Lankford Opposes SEC Overreach, Looks to Protect Agriculture Producers from Unworkable Regulations
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 10, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Urge SEC To Rescind Proposed Regulations That Would Substantially Burden Ag Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2022
Miller-Meeks Joins Bill to Block China From Purchasing American Farmland
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 3, 2022
Hinson Statement on EPA Rule Undermining Renewable Fuel Standard
Rep. Ashley Hinson
May 31, 2022
With Fertilizer Costs Crushing Iowa Farmers, Ernst, Grassley Urge Biden Admin to Prioritize Lasting Trade Relationships
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 26, 2022
JUST IN: Major Aid Organizations, House Members, Senators Join Ernst's Bipartisan Push to Waive Shipping Red Tape, Move U.S. Food Aid
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 26, 2022
WATCH: With Farmers Hurting, Ernst Presses Vilsack on Fertilizer Costs, Supply Chain Challenges, and Admin's Expansive 30x30 Conservation Scheme
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 25, 2022
With Gas Prices Sky-High, Ernst Questions Biden's Appointee With Past Comments Criticizing Biofuel, the RFS
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 18, 2022
Feenstra, Grassley, Ernst Recognize Ames Laboratory for 75 Years of Service to the Department of Energy
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 17, 2022
Hinson's PRECISE Act Passes House Agriculture Committee with Bipartisan Support
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Date
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Nov. 15, 2022
As Iowa Harvest Wraps Up, Ernst Presses USDA Officials on Farm Bill Programs to Lower Energy Costs
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 14, 2022
On Behalf of Iowa Farmers, Ernst, Grassley Urge U.S. Trade Rep. to Intervene in Mexico's Ban on American Corn
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 4, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Rep. Jackson Calls for Emergency Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Nov. 3, 2022
Costa Introduces Bill to Increase Market Access for American Farmers
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Grassley, Ernst Urge EPA To Set Robust RFS Blending Volumes To Reflect Biofuel Industry Growth
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Thune, Durbin Lead Bipartisan Request for Historic RFS "Set" Rulemaking
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 17, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Scalise, House Republicans: 'Biden Must Unleash American Energy Now'
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Oct. 13, 2022
Letter to Stephanie Pollack, Deputy Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration - Hoeven Joins Colleagues to Protect State Dots, Push Back on Burdensome & Overreaching Mandates
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Hinson Opposes Spending Bill with $1.8 Billion Handout to Illegal Immigrants
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Sept. 29, 2022
Feenstra, Bustos Introduce Legislation to Help Farmers Access and Utilize Precision Agriculture Technologies
Rep.Randy Feenstra
Sept. 28, 2022
Miller-Meeks, Westerman Introduce Bill to Expedite Transmission Projects, Cut NEPA Regulations
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Sept. 27, 2022
Grassley, Brown Propose Banning Foreign Individuals from Obtaining U.S. Farm Credit
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 31, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Clyde Urges Delay of USDA Poultry Line Speed Waiver Rule
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Aug. 16, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Aug. 4, 2022
Luján, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Local Meat Processing Capacity, Support Local Producers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 28, 2022
Grassley, Baldwin Look to Protect Family Farmers and Rural Communities from Foreign Investors
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 28, 2022
Senators Baldwin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Farmers and Rural Communities from Foreign Investors
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 26, 2022
Grassley Leads Bipartisan Introduction of Next Generation Fuels Act to Improve Vehicle Efficiency, Help Americans Save Money at the Pump
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 20, 2022
Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Bipartisan Group in Urging EPA to Support Advanced Biofuel Production
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 19, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Collins, King, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration Help Lower Energy Costs by Increasing Biodiesel Volumes
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 19, 2022
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley, Murray, Thune Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Increase Biodiesel Volumes, Provide Certainty to Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Mann, Marshall Lead Letter Demanding President Biden Relax Import Duties on Fertilizer
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 14, 2022
Amid Rising Food Insecurity, Hinson Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Encourage Food Donation
Rep.Ashley Hinson
July 14, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Demanding Relaxation of Import Duties on Fertilizer
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Boozman, Scott Urge Biden Nominee for Agricultural Trade Negotiator to Support U.S. Producers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge USTR Agricultural Negotiator Nominee to Support U.S. Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 30, 2022
Hinson Fights for Reliable Energy for Iowans in House Appropriations Committee
Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 29, 2022
Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Robert Primus, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Patrick Fuchs, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Karen Hedlund, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board - Costa, Norman lead Bipartisan Effort Concerning Deficient Rail Service's Role in Fertilizer, Grain, and Feed Shortage Affecting American Farmers
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
June 28, 2022
Hinson Stands Against Government Wotus Overreach on Iowa Farmers in House Appropriations Committee
Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 16, 2022
Feenstra Votes to Strengthen Iowa Biofuels Industry, Support Year-Round E-15 Sales
Rep.Randy Feenstra
June 16, 2022
Victory for Iowa Ag: Hinson's Bipartisan Precise Act & Major Biofuels Priorities Pass House
Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 16, 2022
Feenstra Testifies Before International Trade Commission on Skyrocketing Cost of Fertilizer
Rep.Randy Feenstra
June 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
June 15, 2022
Manchin, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost US Critical Minerals Supply, Protect National Security
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 15, 2022
Miller-Meeks Introduces Bill to Reverse Regulatory Burdens and Reduce Farmer's Input Costs
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 14, 2022
Letter to Biden Administration on U.S Agriculture Production
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 13, 2022
Letter to Jospeh R. Biden, President of the United States - Womack, Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - Rep. Crawford Works on Solutions to Lower Farm Input Costs
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - LaMalfa Joins Republicans in Urging Biden to Repeal Regulatory Assault on Agriculture
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Lucas Joins Leader McCarthy, House Ag Republicans Calling on Biden Administration to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
June 10, 2022
Letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Lankford Opposes SEC Overreach, Looks to Protect Agriculture Producers from Unworkable Regulations
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 10, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Urge SEC To Rescind Proposed Regulations That Would Substantially Burden Ag Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2022
Miller-Meeks Joins Bill to Block China From Purchasing American Farmland
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 3, 2022
Hinson Statement on EPA Rule Undermining Renewable Fuel Standard
Rep.Ashley Hinson
May 31, 2022
With Fertilizer Costs Crushing Iowa Farmers, Ernst, Grassley Urge Biden Admin to Prioritize Lasting Trade Relationships
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 26, 2022
JUST IN: Major Aid Organizations, House Members, Senators Join Ernst's Bipartisan Push to Waive Shipping Red Tape, Move U.S. Food Aid
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 26, 2022
WATCH: With Farmers Hurting, Ernst Presses Vilsack on Fertilizer Costs, Supply Chain Challenges, and Admin's Expansive 30x30 Conservation Scheme
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 25, 2022
With Gas Prices Sky-High, Ernst Questions Biden's Appointee With Past Comments Criticizing Biofuel, the RFS
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 18, 2022
Feenstra, Grassley, Ernst Recognize Ames Laboratory for 75 Years of Service to the Department of Energy
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 17, 2022
Hinson's PRECISE Act Passes House Agriculture Committee with Bipartisan Support
Rep.Ashley Hinson
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