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Dec. 31, 2019
Medium - Grassley Op-Ed: Unwrapping 2019 and Looking Ahead to 2020
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 24, 2019
Sioux City Journal - TUESDAY TOPIC: Let's break silence and talk about mental health on the farm
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Tax extenders help businesses plan 4 future &eventually b self sustaining Biodiesel & Short line railroad tax extenders were part of yr end tax package I negotiated These r critical for agriculture/ag economy Will help encourage investment & bring much needed certainty 2industry"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the one-year anniversary of the 2018 #FarmBill! From strengthening conservation programs to providing critical mental health support through my FARMERS FIRST Act, the Farm Bill has provided certainty for our farmers and strong support for our rural communities."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Extending the #BiodieselTaxIncentive is critical to growing Iowa's biofuels industry, which is especially vital in our state's rural areas."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "After shaking hands in the Oval Office this fall, @EPA had an opportunity to restore the broken trust of farmers and to follow through on the president's commitment, but it appears they've missed the mark again."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Senators Urge Appropriations Committee to Support Efforts by Farmers and Fishermen to Offer New Products
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 27, 2019
Q&A: RFS and EPA
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 19, 2019
Public Comment Period for Renewable Fuel Standards
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions"
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Press Federal Regulator to Ensure Adequate Delivery of Propane to Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Government Funding
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to hear China will allow US poultry into their country after banning it for many yrs w/ no good reason Big victory for Pres Trump+USTR Lighthizer+USDA Scty Perdue Now more than $1B/yr of exports can be sold there Gr8 news for poultry farmers Iowa is #1 in eggs & #7 in turkey"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "It's time for @SpeakerPelosi and @HouseDemocrats to prioritize the business of the American people over partisan games. Do your jobs so that #Iowa farmers, manufacturers, and business owners can do theirs. Pass the #USMCAnow."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to all the Iowa farmers who took time away from harvesting to share with @EPA today that 15B means 15B. We'll keep fighting to make sure they uphold the #RFS."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 26, 2019
Tweet - "A bipartisan bill I proudly support passed the Senate unanimously this week! We currently have a shortage of ag inspectors to protect our nation's food supply, but w/our bill we're changing that. This is good news for #Iowans, & folks across the country. https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep/press/release/senate-passes-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-americas-domestic-food-supply-and-agricultural-industries "
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 24, 2019
Ernst's Bill Wins Mental Health Support and Resources for Iowa Agriculture
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Since we passed the #FarmBill--which included legislation I fought for to legalize industrial hemp--I've been hearing from many #Iowa farmers on my #99CountyTour about their interest in growing hemp to diversify their crops."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 15, 2019
Grassley Joins Tester Bill to Address Farmer Suicides as Farm & Mental Health Groups Praise Efforts
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Grassley: Trump Delivers for Iowa, Farmers and Biofuels Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 4, 2019
Tweet - "gr8 news! W 2day's announcement @realdonaldtrump delivers on his continued promise to support ethanol+ biodiesel + farmers THANK YOU Pres Trump for your support of rural America & following the renewable fuel standard as Congress intended Promises made& promises kept"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "10 reasons why Iowans, and all Americans, need the #USMCAnow-- cc: @SpeakerPelosi"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 10, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Know this @EPA and @USDA: the only good deal for Iowa farmers is one that upholds the intent of the RFS."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Rumors floating around town abt some ethanol announcement to counteract the disaster of EPA 31 small refinery waivers If rumors true this wld be yet another disaster for ethanol and corn growers and wld be bad politically for Republicans / Big oil strikes again"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 27, 2019
Klobuchar, Grassley Legislation to Help Family Farms Reorganize After Falling on Hard Times Signed into Law
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 23, 2019
Tweet - "2day @realDonaldTrump signed into law my bill 2help family farmers who fall on hard times Family Farmer Relief Act helps keep family farms in family hands by recognizing increased "operating expenses over last 30yrs Thx Pres Trump 4continued support 4American ag families"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 22, 2019
Grassley, Northey Meet with Iowa Ag Leaders to Discuss USMCA
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2019
Grassley, Vilsack to Discuss Benefits of USMCA for Ag at Des Moines Dairy Plant
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Obama's #WOTUS rule unfairly threatened Iowa's farmers & landowners. The Trump Admin has taken significant steps to rollback this rule, and my bill w/@SenatorBraun will provide a new, permanent definition that will ensure predictability for Iowans for years to come."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 2, 2019
Delgado Bill to Aid Family Farmers Passes Both Chambers of Congress, Goes to President for Signature
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Greg Ibach - Grassley, Tester Urge USDA to Defend Small Livestock Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "SOON: I'll be chairing a @SmallBizCmte hearing focused on @SBAgov's efforts to aid communities and business devastated by the flooding in #Iowa, and across the country. @IowaSBDC director Lisa Shimkat will be testifying."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 13, 2019
Tweet - "The #USMCA is a win for #Iowa's farmers and manufacturers--and they are counting on us to pass it. @SpeakerPelosi, it's time to start moving on USMCA."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Thune, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Expedite Development of Crop Insurance Cover Crop Guidelines
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 4, 2019
Grassley, Fortenberry Urge USDA Secretary to Enact Payment Limits
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 17, 2019
Letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Brown Calls to Implement Department-Wide Initiative to Prioritize Farm Bill Water Quality Improvements
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hoeven Joins Bipartisan Group in Urging Secretary Perdue to Issue Livestock Disaster Payments Promptly
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 29, 2019
Letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue - Senators Urge Implementation of Farm Bill Dairy Improvements
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 28, 2019
Klobuchar, Smith, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Family Farms Reorganize After Falling on Hard Times
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 28, 2019
Tillis Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Reorganization Tools to More Family Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Leads Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Timely Livestock Disaster Assistance Following Severe Weather Events
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 27, 2019
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Ernst, Colleagues Urge USDA to Provide Timely Livestock Disaster Assistance Following Severe Weather Events
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 27, 2019
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Reorganizations Tools to More Family Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 14, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 30, 2019
The Gazette - Grassley, Naig: Trade is Top Issue for Iowa Agriculture
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 17, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Receive E15 Award from Iowa Corn
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Sasse Urges Department of Agriculture to Promote SNAP Work Requirements
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 31, 2019
Medium - Grassley Op-Ed: Unwrapping 2019 and Looking Ahead to 2020
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 24, 2019
Sioux City Journal - TUESDAY TOPIC: Let's break silence and talk about mental health on the farm
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Tax extenders help businesses plan 4 future &eventually b self sustaining Biodiesel & Short line railroad tax extenders were part of yr end tax package I negotiated These r critical for agriculture/ag economy Will help encourage investment & bring much needed certainty 2industry"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the one-year anniversary of the 2018 #FarmBill! From strengthening conservation programs to providing critical mental health support through my FARMERS FIRST Act, the Farm Bill has provided certainty for our farmers and strong support for our rural communities."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Extending the #BiodieselTaxIncentive is critical to growing Iowa's biofuels industry, which is especially vital in our state's rural areas."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "After shaking hands in the Oval Office this fall, @EPA had an opportunity to restore the broken trust of farmers and to follow through on the president's commitment, but it appears they've missed the mark again."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Senators Urge Appropriations Committee to Support Efforts by Farmers and Fishermen to Offer New Products
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 27, 2019
Q&A: RFS and EPA
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 19, 2019
Public Comment Period for Renewable Fuel Standards
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions"
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Press Federal Regulator to Ensure Adequate Delivery of Propane to Iowa
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Government Funding
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to hear China will allow US poultry into their country after banning it for many yrs w/ no good reason Big victory for Pres Trump+USTR Lighthizer+USDA Scty Perdue Now more than $1B/yr of exports can be sold there Gr8 news for poultry farmers Iowa is #1 in eggs & #7 in turkey"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "It's time for @SpeakerPelosi and @HouseDemocrats to prioritize the business of the American people over partisan games. Do your jobs so that #Iowa farmers, manufacturers, and business owners can do theirs. Pass the #USMCAnow."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to all the Iowa farmers who took time away from harvesting to share with @EPA today that 15B means 15B. We'll keep fighting to make sure they uphold the #RFS."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 26, 2019
Tweet - "A bipartisan bill I proudly support passed the Senate unanimously this week! We currently have a shortage of ag inspectors to protect our nation's food supply, but w/our bill we're changing that. This is good news for #Iowans, & folks across the country. https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep/press/release/senate-passes-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-americas-domestic-food-supply-and-agricultural-industries "
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 24, 2019
Ernst's Bill Wins Mental Health Support and Resources for Iowa Agriculture
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Since we passed the #FarmBill--which included legislation I fought for to legalize industrial hemp--I've been hearing from many #Iowa farmers on my #99CountyTour about their interest in growing hemp to diversify their crops."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 15, 2019
Grassley Joins Tester Bill to Address Farmer Suicides as Farm & Mental Health Groups Praise Efforts
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Grassley: Trump Delivers for Iowa, Farmers and Biofuels Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 4, 2019
Tweet - "gr8 news! W 2day's announcement @realdonaldtrump delivers on his continued promise to support ethanol+ biodiesel + farmers THANK YOU Pres Trump for your support of rural America & following the renewable fuel standard as Congress intended Promises made& promises kept"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "10 reasons why Iowans, and all Americans, need the #USMCAnow-- cc: @SpeakerPelosi"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 10, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Know this @EPA and @USDA: the only good deal for Iowa farmers is one that upholds the intent of the RFS."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Rumors floating around town abt some ethanol announcement to counteract the disaster of EPA 31 small refinery waivers If rumors true this wld be yet another disaster for ethanol and corn growers and wld be bad politically for Republicans / Big oil strikes again"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 27, 2019
Klobuchar, Grassley Legislation to Help Family Farms Reorganize After Falling on Hard Times Signed into Law
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 23, 2019
Tweet - "2day @realDonaldTrump signed into law my bill 2help family farmers who fall on hard times Family Farmer Relief Act helps keep family farms in family hands by recognizing increased "operating expenses over last 30yrs Thx Pres Trump 4continued support 4American ag families"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 22, 2019
Grassley, Northey Meet with Iowa Ag Leaders to Discuss USMCA
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2019
Grassley, Vilsack to Discuss Benefits of USMCA for Ag at Des Moines Dairy Plant
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Obama's #WOTUS rule unfairly threatened Iowa's farmers & landowners. The Trump Admin has taken significant steps to rollback this rule, and my bill w/@SenatorBraun will provide a new, permanent definition that will ensure predictability for Iowans for years to come."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 2, 2019
Delgado Bill to Aid Family Farmers Passes Both Chambers of Congress, Goes to President for Signature
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Greg Ibach - Grassley, Tester Urge USDA to Defend Small Livestock Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "SOON: I'll be chairing a @SmallBizCmte hearing focused on @SBAgov's efforts to aid communities and business devastated by the flooding in #Iowa, and across the country. @IowaSBDC director Lisa Shimkat will be testifying."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 13, 2019
Tweet - "The #USMCA is a win for #Iowa's farmers and manufacturers--and they are counting on us to pass it. @SpeakerPelosi, it's time to start moving on USMCA."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Thune, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Expedite Development of Crop Insurance Cover Crop Guidelines
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 4, 2019
Grassley, Fortenberry Urge USDA Secretary to Enact Payment Limits
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 17, 2019
Letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Brown Calls to Implement Department-Wide Initiative to Prioritize Farm Bill Water Quality Improvements
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hoeven Joins Bipartisan Group in Urging Secretary Perdue to Issue Livestock Disaster Payments Promptly
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 29, 2019
Letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue - Senators Urge Implementation of Farm Bill Dairy Improvements
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 28, 2019
Klobuchar, Smith, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Family Farms Reorganize After Falling on Hard Times
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 28, 2019
Tillis Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Reorganization Tools to More Family Farmers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Leads Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Timely Livestock Disaster Assistance Following Severe Weather Events
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 27, 2019
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Ernst, Colleagues Urge USDA to Provide Timely Livestock Disaster Assistance Following Severe Weather Events
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 27, 2019
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Reorganizations Tools to More Family Farmers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 14, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 30, 2019
The Gazette - Grassley, Naig: Trade is Top Issue for Iowa Agriculture
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 17, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Receive E15 Award from Iowa Corn
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Sasse Urges Department of Agriculture to Promote SNAP Work Requirements
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
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