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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 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's pork producers are suffering from restaurant and meat processing plant closures. The crisis is immediate. I sent a bipartisan letter urging additional support for producers who are being forced to depopulate livestock herds." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 11, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa is home to over 55 million egg laying hens, and with restaurants and other commercial facilities closed down or limiting operations, Iowa's egg industry has seen a drastic drop in demand. I'm calling on @USDA to support our egg farmers impacted by #COVID19." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Now more than ever, it's important we make sure our farmers & producers have the resources they need to get thru #COVID19, so that Iowans, & all Americans, can continue to have food on the grocery store shelves, in our food banks, & on our kitchen tables." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 29, 2020 After Urging the Administration to Ensure a Secure Food Supply Chain, Ernst Welcomes Action by President Sen. Joni Ernst
April 29, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Cornyn, Feinstein Urge State Department to Minimize Disruption to U.S.-Mexico Supply Chain Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "Pres @realDonaldTrump is right 2use authority 2 keep open meat processing plants Its critical infrastructure 4 country's food supply chain As saying goes society is 9 meals away from food riots Fed govt shld help w PPE&testing/plants need 2follow CDC&OSHA guidance 2protect wrkers" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm working hard to ensure we are supporting Iowa's ag industry, and in turn, protecting our nation's food supply chain. We've seen the success of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram in Iowa, and that's why I'm seeking to expand this important program to help Iowa's ag businesses." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 27, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Iowa Leaders Urge "Immediate Assistance' from Administration to Support Pork Producers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to Roger Wicker and Maria Cantwell, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Cornyn Urges Eased Regulations on Trucks Hauling Livestock, Agriculture Products Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 25, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa proudly leads in pork but w meat packing plant closures from covid-19 many hogs have nowhere to go & farmers are facing a crisis Encouraging announcement last night from USDA for help on depopulation + disposal methods if necessary but govt needs 2b ready for more action" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 25, 2020 Ernst Statement on USDA's Plans to Support Iowa Pork Producers Affected by Plant Closures Sen. Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Doug Jones Urges President Trump to Eliminate Payment Limits for Farmers and Ranchers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Ernst Urges Administration to Ensure Safety, Security of Food Supply Chain Sen. Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Appreciate VP Pence ph call w me abt current situation w meat packing plants in IA + Iowa's need for serology tests/addtl personal protective equipment for health care providers&workers /USDA farmer payments going out ASAP/ standing by biofuels/Grassley-Wyden Rx drug bill etc" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 18, 2020 Global Gazette - Grassley, Naig op-ed: Iowa agriculture plows ahead on front lines of pandemic Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Q&A: CARES Act Relief for Farmers Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has harmed the renewable fuels industry right here in Iowa. There are those who would use this public health crisis as an excuse to undercut the #RFS. Our farmers & biofuels producers need relief now -- not another gut punch." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 16, 2020 Ernst, Joined by Sec. Naig, Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Iowa's Farmers, Producers Sen. Joni Ernst
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "2day on bipartisan ph call w Pres Trump I raised concern abt meat processing plants shutting down & the ripple effects that has on food chain Cattle/pork producers in particular need 2b able to move their product I asked @realDonaldTrump to give this special attn" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 14, 2020 Ernst Calls for Clarity, Access to Relief for Iowa's Farmers, Ag Industries Sen. Joni Ernst
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "1/2 Iowa's ag & food industry, like this beef plant in Tama, are front line workers helping feed Iowans and Americans. Just like the rest of our state, these folks are hurting. 1) we need to ensure workers' safety and 2) we need to get these plants and our farmers relief." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Romney, Colleagues Call on USDA to Assist Dairy Farmers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "The decrease in fuel consumption during #COVID19 has left biofuels facilities little choice but to idle production or close completely. Keeping these plants open is vital for #Iowa's economy, & @ChuckGrassley & I are calling on @USDA to provide relief." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "After asking USDA to investigate price fixing by beef packers they announced today they will Farmers need to see USDA report as soon as possible Beef producers need help! Thx Scty Perdue & Pres Trump for hearing their concerns" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Grassley, Duckworth, Ernst Call on USDA to Allocate Additional Funds to Biofuel Industry Negatively Impacted by COVID-19 Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The @IAcattlemen I spoke to earlier this week were clear: they need help now. I'm calling on @USDA to provide immediate assistance to our cattle producers in Iowa, & across the country, through the resources we've provided in our bipartisan relief package." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 1, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Bill Bar, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice, and Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Seeks Federal Investigations into Potential Market Manipulation and Other Illegal Activity by Meat Packers Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Even during this #COVID19 pandemic, it's the ongoing efforts of our farmers that keep our grocery stores stocked & food on the table. Their resiliency is unchanging; & inspired me to fight to ensure they got the relief they needed in the Phase 3 package @POTUS signed yesterday." Sen. Joni Ernst
March 25, 2020 Ernst: "You can always count on a farmer.' Sen. Joni Ernst
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even in these challenging times, the resiliency and the tenacity of Iowa's farmers is unchanging. And during this #COVID19 pandemic, we continue to rely on your hard work and commitment as you feed and fuel the world. On this #NationalAgDay, thank you!" Sen. Joni Ernst
March 17, 2020 Grassley, Tester Call on USDA to Address Rule Change, Protect Small Livestock Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 16, 2020 Grassley, Inhofe Introduce SALE Act to Protect Cattle Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 6, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Boozman, Cotton Ask SBA to Weigh Additional Feedback on Rule Harming Poultry Producers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 5, 2020 President Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill into Law to Protect America's Domestic Food Supply and Agricultural Industry Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 28, 2020 Q&A: Farm Safety Awareness Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to help secure support for a critical dredging project on the Miss. River, which will give Iowa farmers better access to markets. In fact, soybean farmers estimate it could give them a $71 mil. boost. Thanks to @ChipFlory for having me on to discuss! #AgriTalk" Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Ernst, Grassley Call for Prompt Biodiesel Tax Credit Processing Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Deepening the stretch of the Mississippi River where over half of all US corn & soybean exports are shipped thru will lead to better prices for Iowa farmers & make our ag products more competitive. In my mtg w/Asst. Sec James, I urged the Corps to prioritize this project in 2020." Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 30, 2020 After Hearing from Iowa Farmers, Ernst Makes Their Voices Heard with Army Corps Leaders, Stresses Importance of Mississippi River Dredging Project Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 28, 2020 Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig Endorses Ashley Hinson for Congress Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 25, 2020 Tweet - "More gr8 news for farmers: Trump admin rolls back harmful WOTUS rule from Obama & REDUCES fed govt regs New waters of US definition DOESNT affect roadside ditches farm ponds waste treatment systems prior converted cropland etc" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 5, 2020 After hearing from #Iowa farmers, I fought to include legislation in the #FarmBill to legalize industrial hemp. Now, it's important Iowans' voices are heard during the state rulemaking process. Find out more:"Tweet - " Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
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 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's pork producers are suffering from restaurant and meat processing plant closures. The crisis is immediate. I sent a bipartisan letter urging additional support for producers who are being forced to depopulate livestock herds." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 11, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa is home to over 55 million egg laying hens, and with restaurants and other commercial facilities closed down or limiting operations, Iowa's egg industry has seen a drastic drop in demand. I'm calling on @USDA to support our egg farmers impacted by #COVID19." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Now more than ever, it's important we make sure our farmers & producers have the resources they need to get thru #COVID19, so that Iowans, & all Americans, can continue to have food on the grocery store shelves, in our food banks, & on our kitchen tables." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 29, 2020 After Urging the Administration to Ensure a Secure Food Supply Chain, Ernst Welcomes Action by President Sen.Joni Ernst
April 29, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Cornyn, Feinstein Urge State Department to Minimize Disruption to U.S.-Mexico Supply Chain Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "Pres @realDonaldTrump is right 2use authority 2 keep open meat processing plants Its critical infrastructure 4 country's food supply chain As saying goes society is 9 meals away from food riots Fed govt shld help w PPE&testing/plants need 2follow CDC&OSHA guidance 2protect wrkers" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm working hard to ensure we are supporting Iowa's ag industry, and in turn, protecting our nation's food supply chain. We've seen the success of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram in Iowa, and that's why I'm seeking to expand this important program to help Iowa's ag businesses." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 27, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Iowa Leaders Urge "Immediate Assistance' from Administration to Support Pork Producers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to Roger Wicker and Maria Cantwell, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Cornyn Urges Eased Regulations on Trucks Hauling Livestock, Agriculture Products Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 25, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa proudly leads in pork but w meat packing plant closures from covid-19 many hogs have nowhere to go & farmers are facing a crisis Encouraging announcement last night from USDA for help on depopulation + disposal methods if necessary but govt needs 2b ready for more action" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 25, 2020 Ernst Statement on USDA's Plans to Support Iowa Pork Producers Affected by Plant Closures Sen.Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Doug Jones Urges President Trump to Eliminate Payment Limits for Farmers and Ranchers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Ernst Urges Administration to Ensure Safety, Security of Food Supply Chain Sen.Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Appreciate VP Pence ph call w me abt current situation w meat packing plants in IA + Iowa's need for serology tests/addtl personal protective equipment for health care providers&workers /USDA farmer payments going out ASAP/ standing by biofuels/Grassley-Wyden Rx drug bill etc" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 18, 2020 Global Gazette - Grassley, Naig op-ed: Iowa agriculture plows ahead on front lines of pandemic Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Q&A: CARES Act Relief for Farmers Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has harmed the renewable fuels industry right here in Iowa. There are those who would use this public health crisis as an excuse to undercut the #RFS. Our farmers & biofuels producers need relief now -- not another gut punch." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 16, 2020 Ernst, Joined by Sec. Naig, Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Iowa's Farmers, Producers Sen.Joni Ernst
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "2day on bipartisan ph call w Pres Trump I raised concern abt meat processing plants shutting down & the ripple effects that has on food chain Cattle/pork producers in particular need 2b able to move their product I asked @realDonaldTrump to give this special attn" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 14, 2020 Ernst Calls for Clarity, Access to Relief for Iowa's Farmers, Ag Industries Sen.Joni Ernst
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "1/2 Iowa's ag & food industry, like this beef plant in Tama, are front line workers helping feed Iowans and Americans. Just like the rest of our state, these folks are hurting. 1) we need to ensure workers' safety and 2) we need to get these plants and our farmers relief." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Romney, Colleagues Call on USDA to Assist Dairy Farmers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "The decrease in fuel consumption during #COVID19 has left biofuels facilities little choice but to idle production or close completely. Keeping these plants open is vital for #Iowa's economy, & @ChuckGrassley & I are calling on @USDA to provide relief." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "After asking USDA to investigate price fixing by beef packers they announced today they will Farmers need to see USDA report as soon as possible Beef producers need help! Thx Scty Perdue & Pres Trump for hearing their concerns" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Grassley, Duckworth, Ernst Call on USDA to Allocate Additional Funds to Biofuel Industry Negatively Impacted by COVID-19 Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The @IAcattlemen I spoke to earlier this week were clear: they need help now. I'm calling on @USDA to provide immediate assistance to our cattle producers in Iowa, & across the country, through the resources we've provided in our bipartisan relief package." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 1, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Bill Bar, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice, and Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Seeks Federal Investigations into Potential Market Manipulation and Other Illegal Activity by Meat Packers Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Even during this #COVID19 pandemic, it's the ongoing efforts of our farmers that keep our grocery stores stocked & food on the table. Their resiliency is unchanging; & inspired me to fight to ensure they got the relief they needed in the Phase 3 package @POTUS signed yesterday." Sen.Joni Ernst
March 25, 2020 Ernst: "You can always count on a farmer.' Sen.Joni Ernst
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even in these challenging times, the resiliency and the tenacity of Iowa's farmers is unchanging. And during this #COVID19 pandemic, we continue to rely on your hard work and commitment as you feed and fuel the world. On this #NationalAgDay, thank you!" Sen.Joni Ernst
March 17, 2020 Grassley, Tester Call on USDA to Address Rule Change, Protect Small Livestock Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 16, 2020 Grassley, Inhofe Introduce SALE Act to Protect Cattle Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 6, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Boozman, Cotton Ask SBA to Weigh Additional Feedback on Rule Harming Poultry Producers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 5, 2020 President Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill into Law to Protect America's Domestic Food Supply and Agricultural Industry Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 28, 2020 Q&A: Farm Safety Awareness Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to help secure support for a critical dredging project on the Miss. River, which will give Iowa farmers better access to markets. In fact, soybean farmers estimate it could give them a $71 mil. boost. Thanks to @ChipFlory for having me on to discuss! #AgriTalk" Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Ernst, Grassley Call for Prompt Biodiesel Tax Credit Processing Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Deepening the stretch of the Mississippi River where over half of all US corn & soybean exports are shipped thru will lead to better prices for Iowa farmers & make our ag products more competitive. In my mtg w/Asst. Sec James, I urged the Corps to prioritize this project in 2020." Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 30, 2020 After Hearing from Iowa Farmers, Ernst Makes Their Voices Heard with Army Corps Leaders, Stresses Importance of Mississippi River Dredging Project Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 28, 2020 Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig Endorses Ashley Hinson for Congress Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 25, 2020 Tweet - "More gr8 news for farmers: Trump admin rolls back harmful WOTUS rule from Obama & REDUCES fed govt regs New waters of US definition DOESNT affect roadside ditches farm ponds waste treatment systems prior converted cropland etc" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 5, 2020 After hearing from #Iowa farmers, I fought to include legislation in the #FarmBill to legalize industrial hemp. Now, it's important Iowans' voices are heard during the state rulemaking process. Find out more:"Tweet - " Sen.Joni Ernst
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