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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, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Gov Reynolds did gr8 job speaking at RNC detailing derecho recovery going on in Iowa. Gov highlighted Trump admin's quick action to declare major disaster declaration & his continued support of our farmers Thx Gov Reynolds for ur hard work & leadership U make Iowans proud" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 24, 2020 Grassley Praises USDA Final Rule on Active Engagement in Farming Operations Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Providing children with adequate nutrition is key for supporting their well-being and academic success. I'm calling on ; to continue granting our schools flexibility to ensure Iowa's children are receiving the meals they depend on." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's congressional delegation wrote Ag Scty Perdue/USDA in support of Gov Reynolds request to declare an agriculture disaster Unprecedented crop &farm building damage warrants fed assistance to get thru derecho recovery I support our farmers & all Iowans as we rebuild 2gether" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "As Iowa families and schools are finalizing plans for the year, it's imperative that our students have access to healthy meals. I'm calling on the @USDA to continue to grant our schools flexibility to ensure our children receive the meals they depend on." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue - Capito, Colleagues Urge Flexibility for School Meals Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & producers have been hit hard by the #derecho that swept across the state this week. @USDA is mobilizing resources to assist these folks who may have lost livestock, crops, and need financial assistance. MORE:" Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 12, 2020 Iowa Leaders Praise USDA Decision to Provide CFAP Funds for Liquid Egg Producers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has been tough on our egg producers, & that's why I joined Iowa leaders to urge @USDA to provide relief for these hardworking folks. I applaud @SecretarySonny & @POTUS for heeding our calls & getting Iowa's egg industry support." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Jason Kearns, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Sen. Moran Leads Senate Colleagues in Urging Administration to not Impose Tariffs on Phosphate Fertilizers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our farmers feed & fuel the world & protecting their mental health is critically important. Continuing the work of the FARMERS First Act, @ChuckGrassley's bill I support passed the Senate--another critical step toward addressing the mental health needs of Iowa's ag community." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Grassley Praises USDA Report on Need for Price Transparency in Beef Market Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2020 Q&A: U.S. Meat Supply Chain Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from Iowa's livestock producers, I worked hard in the #FarmBill to ensure @USDA had the resources it needs to safeguard against animal disease outbreaks. I'm glad to see @SecretarySonny invest in a vaccine bank--an important step toward securing our food supply chain" Sen. Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Inhofe, Grassley, Ernst, Tillis, Burr Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers affected by COVID-19 Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers Affected by COVID-19 Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Everywhere I went on my #99CountyTour last year, I heard consistently how important USMCA was for Iowa, & I fought to get it passed in the Senate & to @realdonaldtrump's desk. I was glad to join @FarmersForTrade for their celebration of this trade agreement's implementation." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Cassidy, Fischer, Colleagues Ask USDA to Fund "Last Mile' of Food Delivery to People in Need Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "#WIC flexibilities have made it easier for eligible pregnant women, mothers, & their infants & young children to access and use food benefits while social-distancing during #COVID19. I joined my colleagues on @SenateAgGOP on a letter asking @USDA to extend these flexibilities." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Gov Reynolds using CARES Act $$$ to help w Beef Up Iowa which connects beef producers w food insecure Iowans Gr8 way to help by purchasing cattle from local producers who lost processing options then donates the IA beef 2 food banks FFA/4-H/ISU Meat Lab students also helping" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Plant closures & reduced flocks remain a growing threat to our turkey growers, & food supply chain. @ChuckGrassley, @IAGovernor, @IADeptAg Sec. Naig & I are urging @USDA to provide assistance, thru the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, to our state's turkey producers." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020 Tweet - ".@IAcattlemen have been hit hard by #COVID19, facing packing plant closures & market manipulation. That's why I'm working on a bipartisan bill--the PASTURE Act--to give these folks access to more land for grazing during this pandemic." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Call for Support for State's Turkey Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "I joined @SenJohnThune & @SenStabenow in urging @USDA to provide more flexibility for #Iowa farmers & eliminate the penalties for grazing, haying, or chopping cover crops as long as the activities are outside of the primary nesting season." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 12, 2020 Ashley Hinson announces more than 75 Farmers for Ashley, all 20 counties represented Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 9, 2020 Abby Finkenauer sides with Environmentalists over Farmers Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Calls on USDA to Release Report on Tyson's Holcomb Facility Investigation, Protect Independent Cattle Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Glad DOJs listening after I called for AG 2 investigate meat packers potential antitrust law violations DOJ demanding info from Tyson/JBS/Natl Beef/Cargill- 4 who dominate market Impt step 2 protect our independent producers/consumers its past time 2let sunshine in on big packers" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Petition USDA to Provide CFAP Funds for Egg Producers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Secretary Sonny Perdue U.S. Department of Agriculture - Ernst, Iowa Leaders Call on USDA to Provide Assistance for Egg Producers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 31, 2020 Tweet - "I fought hard for Iowa's farmers & producers to secure #E15 year-round. And while I'll continue to push @EPA to follow through on its commitment to expand biofuel infrastructure & uphold the #RFS, this cleaner, cheaper choice at the (special character) is a big-win for our consumers & ag economy." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "As more of the economy gets reopened, the need for hand sanitizer will continue to grow. I'm calling on @US_FDA to clarify its policy for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand sanitizer products so Iowa's biofuel producers can continue to help meet the needs of our communities." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020 Ernst Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Iowa Biofuel Producers Sen. Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Just like other farmers and members of our ag community, Iowa's hardworking biofuel producers need relief. I'm joining a bipartisan effort to support our farmers, workers, & producers negatively affected by #COVID19" Sen. Joni Ernst
May 22, 2020 Klobuchar Holds Discussion on Supporting Ethanol Industry in Southern Minnesota During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 21, 2020 Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bill to Support Biofuel Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 20, 2020 Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Support Biofuel Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020 Ernst Statement on Trump Administration's Announcement of Direct Assistance to Farmers Sen. Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "2day I introd a biofuels assistance bill w Sen Klobuchar Since federal govt is helping big oil by putting surplus oil in strategic petroleum reserve there's a BIGGER need 2help biofuels w 130 plants shutdown There's a reason for EQUITY bc every gallon of gas has ethanol in it" Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa farmers are resilient, but this pandemic has challenged them. That's why I worked to provide them support by bolstering the CCC & giving @USDA the ability to provide direct assistance. Thanks to @realdonaldtrump, relief is on the way to our farmers." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thx to @realDonaldTrump for helping farmers with $$ provided in the CARES Act This is badly needed for rural America bc the virus is tormenting the family farmer w lack of demand & resulting low prices" Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "2day I introd bill updated frm 2002 2bring more price transparency to cattle sales+get fair value for Iowa beef Proud 2stand w IA Cattlemen 2 safeguard independent producers & protect USA beef supply Some help fr WH as @realDonaldTrump asked DOJ 2investigate collusion w/in packers" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date Title Politician
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, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Gov Reynolds did gr8 job speaking at RNC detailing derecho recovery going on in Iowa. Gov highlighted Trump admin's quick action to declare major disaster declaration & his continued support of our farmers Thx Gov Reynolds for ur hard work & leadership U make Iowans proud" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 24, 2020 Grassley Praises USDA Final Rule on Active Engagement in Farming Operations Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Providing children with adequate nutrition is key for supporting their well-being and academic success. I'm calling on ; to continue granting our schools flexibility to ensure Iowa's children are receiving the meals they depend on." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's congressional delegation wrote Ag Scty Perdue/USDA in support of Gov Reynolds request to declare an agriculture disaster Unprecedented crop &farm building damage warrants fed assistance to get thru derecho recovery I support our farmers & all Iowans as we rebuild 2gether" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "As Iowa families and schools are finalizing plans for the year, it's imperative that our students have access to healthy meals. I'm calling on the @USDA to continue to grant our schools flexibility to ensure our children receive the meals they depend on." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue - Capito, Colleagues Urge Flexibility for School Meals Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & producers have been hit hard by the #derecho that swept across the state this week. @USDA is mobilizing resources to assist these folks who may have lost livestock, crops, and need financial assistance. MORE:" Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 12, 2020 Iowa Leaders Praise USDA Decision to Provide CFAP Funds for Liquid Egg Producers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has been tough on our egg producers, & that's why I joined Iowa leaders to urge @USDA to provide relief for these hardworking folks. I applaud @SecretarySonny & @POTUS for heeding our calls & getting Iowa's egg industry support." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Jason Kearns, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Sen. Moran Leads Senate Colleagues in Urging Administration to not Impose Tariffs on Phosphate Fertilizers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our farmers feed & fuel the world & protecting their mental health is critically important. Continuing the work of the FARMERS First Act, @ChuckGrassley's bill I support passed the Senate--another critical step toward addressing the mental health needs of Iowa's ag community." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Grassley Praises USDA Report on Need for Price Transparency in Beef Market Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2020 Q&A: U.S. Meat Supply Chain Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from Iowa's livestock producers, I worked hard in the #FarmBill to ensure @USDA had the resources it needs to safeguard against animal disease outbreaks. I'm glad to see @SecretarySonny invest in a vaccine bank--an important step toward securing our food supply chain" Sen.Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Inhofe, Grassley, Ernst, Tillis, Burr Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers affected by COVID-19 Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers Affected by COVID-19 Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Everywhere I went on my #99CountyTour last year, I heard consistently how important USMCA was for Iowa, & I fought to get it passed in the Senate & to @realdonaldtrump's desk. I was glad to join @FarmersForTrade for their celebration of this trade agreement's implementation." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Cassidy, Fischer, Colleagues Ask USDA to Fund "Last Mile' of Food Delivery to People in Need Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "#WIC flexibilities have made it easier for eligible pregnant women, mothers, & their infants & young children to access and use food benefits while social-distancing during #COVID19. I joined my colleagues on @SenateAgGOP on a letter asking @USDA to extend these flexibilities." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Gov Reynolds using CARES Act $$$ to help w Beef Up Iowa which connects beef producers w food insecure Iowans Gr8 way to help by purchasing cattle from local producers who lost processing options then donates the IA beef 2 food banks FFA/4-H/ISU Meat Lab students also helping" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Plant closures & reduced flocks remain a growing threat to our turkey growers, & food supply chain. @ChuckGrassley, @IAGovernor, @IADeptAg Sec. Naig & I are urging @USDA to provide assistance, thru the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, to our state's turkey producers." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020 Tweet - ".@IAcattlemen have been hit hard by #COVID19, facing packing plant closures & market manipulation. That's why I'm working on a bipartisan bill--the PASTURE Act--to give these folks access to more land for grazing during this pandemic." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Call for Support for State's Turkey Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "I joined @SenJohnThune & @SenStabenow in urging @USDA to provide more flexibility for #Iowa farmers & eliminate the penalties for grazing, haying, or chopping cover crops as long as the activities are outside of the primary nesting season." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 12, 2020 Ashley Hinson announces more than 75 Farmers for Ashley, all 20 counties represented Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 9, 2020 Abby Finkenauer sides with Environmentalists over Farmers Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Calls on USDA to Release Report on Tyson's Holcomb Facility Investigation, Protect Independent Cattle Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Glad DOJs listening after I called for AG 2 investigate meat packers potential antitrust law violations DOJ demanding info from Tyson/JBS/Natl Beef/Cargill- 4 who dominate market Impt step 2 protect our independent producers/consumers its past time 2let sunshine in on big packers" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Petition USDA to Provide CFAP Funds for Egg Producers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Secretary Sonny Perdue U.S. Department of Agriculture - Ernst, Iowa Leaders Call on USDA to Provide Assistance for Egg Producers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 31, 2020 Tweet - "I fought hard for Iowa's farmers & producers to secure #E15 year-round. And while I'll continue to push @EPA to follow through on its commitment to expand biofuel infrastructure & uphold the #RFS, this cleaner, cheaper choice at the (special character) is a big-win for our consumers & ag economy." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "As more of the economy gets reopened, the need for hand sanitizer will continue to grow. I'm calling on @US_FDA to clarify its policy for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand sanitizer products so Iowa's biofuel producers can continue to help meet the needs of our communities." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020 Ernst Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Iowa Biofuel Producers Sen.Joni Ernst
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Just like other farmers and members of our ag community, Iowa's hardworking biofuel producers need relief. I'm joining a bipartisan effort to support our farmers, workers, & producers negatively affected by #COVID19" Sen.Joni Ernst
May 22, 2020 Klobuchar Holds Discussion on Supporting Ethanol Industry in Southern Minnesota During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 21, 2020 Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bill to Support Biofuel Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 20, 2020 Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Support Biofuel Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020 Ernst Statement on Trump Administration's Announcement of Direct Assistance to Farmers Sen.Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "2day I introd a biofuels assistance bill w Sen Klobuchar Since federal govt is helping big oil by putting surplus oil in strategic petroleum reserve there's a BIGGER need 2help biofuels w 130 plants shutdown There's a reason for EQUITY bc every gallon of gas has ethanol in it" Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa farmers are resilient, but this pandemic has challenged them. That's why I worked to provide them support by bolstering the CCC & giving @USDA the ability to provide direct assistance. Thanks to @realdonaldtrump, relief is on the way to our farmers." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thx to @realDonaldTrump for helping farmers with $$ provided in the CARES Act This is badly needed for rural America bc the virus is tormenting the family farmer w lack of demand & resulting low prices" Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "2day I introd bill updated frm 2002 2bring more price transparency to cattle sales+get fair value for Iowa beef Proud 2stand w IA Cattlemen 2 safeguard independent producers & protect USA beef supply Some help fr WH as @realDonaldTrump asked DOJ 2investigate collusion w/in packers" Sen.Chuck Grassley
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