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May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rep. Ron Kind Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
April 21, 2021
Cotton, Ernst Introduce Bill to Protect American Agriculture from Chinese Espionage
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 20, 2021
Ernst, Grassley Join Bipartisan Effort to Help Iowa Farmers Enter Carbon Credit Markets, Capitalize on their Commitment to Conservation
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 19, 2021
Hinson Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Precision Ag Technology
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
April 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
April 14, 2021
McMorris Rodgers Supports Resolution to Rollback Burdensome Regulations on Farmers in Eastern Washington
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 13, 2021
"Meatless Mondays' at Government Agencies? Ernst Says "No Way'
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 13, 2021
"Meatless Mondays' at Government Agencies? Marshall, Ernst Say "No Way'
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 8, 2021
Letter to Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Urge EPA to Prioritize Biofuels
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 30, 2021
Feenstra Launches 39 County Tour, Commits to Visiting Every County At Least Twice a Year
Rep. Randy Feenstra
March 24, 2021
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Transparency In Cattle Market
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Feenstra Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Vilsack to Unfreeze CFAP, Provide Authorized Assistance for Biofuels Producers
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
March 19, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Honorable Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator - Hinson Solves USDA Issue Hurting Iowa Farmers
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 17, 2021
Reps. Kind, Feenstra Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Affordable Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph Biden, President of the United States, Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State and Mr. Jacob Sullivan, National Security Advisor - Hinson Leads Colleagues in Urging Admin to Reiterate U.S. Support for Taiwan at U.S.-China Summit
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
March 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Arrington Urges USDA and USTR to Prioritize "Phase One" China Agreement
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
March 11, 2021
Hinson Leads On Bipartisan Bill To Permanently Protect Iowa Farmers From Death Tax
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 8, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues In Calling On USDA To Assist Biofuels Industry
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 2, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission - Feinstein, Thune, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Investigation of Potential Violations by Ocean Carriers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 26, 2021
Grassley: House Democrats Snub Iowa & Bipartisanship
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 24, 2021
Hinson Joins Iowa Delegation in Urging Secretary Vilsack to Expand COVID-19 Aid Programs for Iowa's Family Cattle Feeders
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Feb. 24, 2021
Reps. Tracey Mann and Jim Langevin Introduce FFA Resolution
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Feb. 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Iowa Delegation Urge Secretary Vilsack To Expand COVID-19 Aid Programs For Iowa's Family Cattle Feeders
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Miller-Meeks Statement on Vilsack Confirmation
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Feb. 22, 2021
Nomination of Thomas J. Vilsack
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury; and Hon. Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of Small Business Administration - Baldwin, Thune, Kind Lead Bipartisan Push to make More Farmers and Ranchers Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Kind, Sens. Baldwin and Thune, Lead Bipartisan Push to Make More Farmers and Ranchers Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 11, 2021
Hinson Applauds Passage of Derecho Relief Through House Ag Committee
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Feb. 3, 2021
ICYMI: Naig, Feenstra to work together to advance Iowa agriculture
Rep. Randy Feenstra
Feb. 2, 2021
Ernst Joined By Sec. Naig For Telephone Town Hall with Iowa Farmers, Producers
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 29, 2021
Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Feenstra Selected to Serve on Two Additional Committees
Rep. Randy Feenstra
Jan. 25, 2021
Feenstra Delivers Seat on House Agriculture Committee
Rep. Randy Feenstra
Jan. 10, 2021
Feenstra Delivers for Farmers, Amendment Securing Derecho Relief Passes House Ag Committee
Rep. Randy Feenstra
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Along with providing additional assistance to #Iowa farmers, the new bipartisan #COVID19 relief package I helped pass includes aid for biofuel producers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "In the Senate, I've been working across the aisle to ensure additional assistance is provided to Iowa farmers and producers during #COVID19. The latest relief package I helped pass will do just that."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - ". @USDA has announced a new round of HBIIP grants to help increase sales of ethanol & biodiesel. This is something I've been pushing the admin to continue, and I commend them for this investment in Iowa-grown biofuels by expanding infrastructure. APPLY:"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2020
Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 15, 2020
Letter to The Honorable James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, The Honorable Adam Smith Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, The Honorable Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and The Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Tester Pushes for His Seeding Rural Resilience Act to Become Law as Part of Must-Pass Annual Defense Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 8, 2020
Following Ernst's Urging, Trump Administration Invests in Iowa Renewable Fuel Infrastructure
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 24, 2020
Iowa Senators Call on USDA to Assist Agricultural Cooperatives Impacted by Derecho
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 24, 2020
Iowa Senators Call on USDA to Assist Agricultural Cooperatives Impacted by Derecho
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 22, 2020
Ernst Discusses SCOTUS, Calls on Democrats to Support Farmers
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa farmers will not be used as political pawns. The CCC has been funded in a bipartisan way for years, and I'm glad my Dem friends decided to join me in standing with our farmers & providing these hardworking men & women the certainty they need."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 21, 2020
Grassley Joins Iowa Colleagues in Urging Congressional Leaders to Replenish Funds for Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Taiwan's president announced lower trade barriers for U.S. beef & pork This is something I've been frustrated over for a long period of time This is the first positive response in many years I welcome this news & thank Taiwan for this development to help American agriculture"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging USDA to Improve Implementation of Key Conservation Reserve Program Provisions to Benefit Water Quality
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 27, 2020
Ernst: Hold Canada and Mexico Accountable for Their Commitments to Iowa's Dairy Farmers
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 25, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Date
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Politician
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rep. Ron Kind Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
April 21, 2021
Cotton, Ernst Introduce Bill to Protect American Agriculture from Chinese Espionage
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 20, 2021
Ernst, Grassley Join Bipartisan Effort to Help Iowa Farmers Enter Carbon Credit Markets, Capitalize on their Commitment to Conservation
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 19, 2021
Hinson Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Precision Ag Technology
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
April 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
April 14, 2021
McMorris Rodgers Supports Resolution to Rollback Burdensome Regulations on Farmers in Eastern Washington
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 13, 2021
"Meatless Mondays' at Government Agencies? Ernst Says "No Way'
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 13, 2021
"Meatless Mondays' at Government Agencies? Marshall, Ernst Say "No Way'
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 8, 2021
Letter to Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Urge EPA to Prioritize Biofuels
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 30, 2021
Feenstra Launches 39 County Tour, Commits to Visiting Every County At Least Twice a Year
Rep.Randy Feenstra
March 24, 2021
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Transparency In Cattle Market
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Feenstra Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Vilsack to Unfreeze CFAP, Provide Authorized Assistance for Biofuels Producers
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
March 19, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Honorable Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator - Hinson Solves USDA Issue Hurting Iowa Farmers
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 17, 2021
Reps. Kind, Feenstra Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Affordable Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph Biden, President of the United States, Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State and Mr. Jacob Sullivan, National Security Advisor - Hinson Leads Colleagues in Urging Admin to Reiterate U.S. Support for Taiwan at U.S.-China Summit
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
March 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Arrington Urges USDA and USTR to Prioritize "Phase One" China Agreement
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
March 11, 2021
Hinson Leads On Bipartisan Bill To Permanently Protect Iowa Farmers From Death Tax
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 8, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues In Calling On USDA To Assist Biofuels Industry
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 2, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission - Feinstein, Thune, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Investigation of Potential Violations by Ocean Carriers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 26, 2021
Grassley: House Democrats Snub Iowa & Bipartisanship
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 24, 2021
Hinson Joins Iowa Delegation in Urging Secretary Vilsack to Expand COVID-19 Aid Programs for Iowa's Family Cattle Feeders
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Feb. 24, 2021
Reps. Tracey Mann and Jim Langevin Introduce FFA Resolution
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Feb. 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Iowa Delegation Urge Secretary Vilsack To Expand COVID-19 Aid Programs For Iowa's Family Cattle Feeders
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Miller-Meeks Statement on Vilsack Confirmation
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Feb. 22, 2021
Nomination of Thomas J. Vilsack
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury; and Hon. Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of Small Business Administration - Baldwin, Thune, Kind Lead Bipartisan Push to make More Farmers and Ranchers Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Kind, Sens. Baldwin and Thune, Lead Bipartisan Push to Make More Farmers and Ranchers Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 11, 2021
Hinson Applauds Passage of Derecho Relief Through House Ag Committee
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Feb. 3, 2021
ICYMI: Naig, Feenstra to work together to advance Iowa agriculture
Rep.Randy Feenstra
Feb. 2, 2021
Ernst Joined By Sec. Naig For Telephone Town Hall with Iowa Farmers, Producers
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 29, 2021
Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Feenstra Selected to Serve on Two Additional Committees
Rep.Randy Feenstra
Jan. 25, 2021
Feenstra Delivers Seat on House Agriculture Committee
Rep.Randy Feenstra
Jan. 10, 2021
Feenstra Delivers for Farmers, Amendment Securing Derecho Relief Passes House Ag Committee
Rep.Randy Feenstra
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Along with providing additional assistance to #Iowa farmers, the new bipartisan #COVID19 relief package I helped pass includes aid for biofuel producers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "In the Senate, I've been working across the aisle to ensure additional assistance is provided to Iowa farmers and producers during #COVID19. The latest relief package I helped pass will do just that."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - ". @USDA has announced a new round of HBIIP grants to help increase sales of ethanol & biodiesel. This is something I've been pushing the admin to continue, and I commend them for this investment in Iowa-grown biofuels by expanding infrastructure. APPLY:"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2020
Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 15, 2020
Letter to The Honorable James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, The Honorable Adam Smith Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, The Honorable Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and The Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Tester Pushes for His Seeding Rural Resilience Act to Become Law as Part of Must-Pass Annual Defense Bill
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 8, 2020
Following Ernst's Urging, Trump Administration Invests in Iowa Renewable Fuel Infrastructure
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 24, 2020
Iowa Senators Call on USDA to Assist Agricultural Cooperatives Impacted by Derecho
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 24, 2020
Iowa Senators Call on USDA to Assist Agricultural Cooperatives Impacted by Derecho
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 22, 2020
Ernst Discusses SCOTUS, Calls on Democrats to Support Farmers
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa farmers will not be used as political pawns. The CCC has been funded in a bipartisan way for years, and I'm glad my Dem friends decided to join me in standing with our farmers & providing these hardworking men & women the certainty they need."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 21, 2020
Grassley Joins Iowa Colleagues in Urging Congressional Leaders to Replenish Funds for Farmers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Taiwan's president announced lower trade barriers for U.S. beef & pork This is something I've been frustrated over for a long period of time This is the first positive response in many years I welcome this news & thank Taiwan for this development to help American agriculture"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging USDA to Improve Implementation of Key Conservation Reserve Program Provisions to Benefit Water Quality
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 27, 2020
Ernst: Hold Canada and Mexico Accountable for Their Commitments to Iowa's Dairy Farmers
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 25, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
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