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Sept. 24, 2020 Iowa Senators Call on USDA to Assist Agricultural Cooperatives Impacted by Derecho Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 22, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, Chief of Engineers, U.S Army Corps of Engineers - Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues to Call on Army Corps of Engineers to Address Safety, Navigability Issues on Lower Missouri River Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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. 22, 2020 Ernst Discusses SCOTUS, Calls on Democrats to Support Farmers Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 21, 2020 Grassley Joins Iowa Colleagues in Urging Congressional Leaders to Replenish Funds for Farmers Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 16, 2020 Grassley, Ernst Work to Provide Tax Relief for Iowans Impacted by the Derecho Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Finkenauer Requests EPA Stop Blocking Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waiver Process Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Grassley, Ernst Praise Brazil Ethanol Agreement Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Grassley, Ernst Call on Department of Commerce to Lift Tariffs on Steel Used for Derecho Recovery 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, ...
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. 25, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud Gov Reynolds using $100 MILLION Congress provided in bipartisan CARES Act to help those in the ag industry negatively affected by COVID-19 This fed assistance will help Iowa farmers continue 2 feed & fuel the world" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 24, 2020 Grassley Praises USDA Final Rule on Active Engagement in Farming Operations Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Grassley Leads Iowa Delegation in Urging Approval of Governor Reynolds USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation 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. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Axne, Iowa Congressional Delegation Urge President Trump to Approve Federal Disaster Declaration for Derecho Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attn national media: Iowa was hit by derecho/category 2 hurricane winds Monday Wheres the national coverage? We aren't flyover country we feed&fuel the world and much more! Local media is doing an excellent job covering in difficult circumstances take tips from them" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Thx @IAGovernor Reynolds for working quickly to approve disaster proclamations for counties while also traveling the state to see firsthand the damage from this devastating storm. Ernst & I stand ready 2help Iowa get quick approval on FEMA disaster declaration when requested" Sen. Chuck Grassley
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. 12, 2020 Iowa Leaders Praise USDA Decision to Provide CFAP Funds for Liquid Egg Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ".@EPA needs to modernize its outdated greenhouse gas modeling system to recognize the environmental advantages of ethanol and biodiesel over conventional fuels. I'm teaming up w/@SenJohnThune, @ChuckGrassley, & @SenatorRounds to make that happen." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 7, 2020 Iowa Senators Celebrate 15th Anniversary of Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Ernst Works to Recognize the Environmental Benefits of Biofuels, Efficient Farming Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The "gap year" waivers threaten to undercut the #RFS and fail to meet the standard set by the 10th Circuit decision on the use of SREs. @ENERGY wasted time and resources to score the waivers again. @ChuckGrassley and I are demanding more transparency of this process." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Dept of Energy finished their analysis of 57 "gap waivers" it's now in EPA's court Sen Ernst & I talked to Wheeler abt not approving these waivers & Wheeler didn't know how 2deal w them The 10th circuit court decision shld tell Wheeler not to grant waivers @realDonaldTrump" Sen. Chuck Grassley
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 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers Affected by COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & biofuel producers need certainty, and they're sick of being yanked around by @EPA. I'm blocking any further EPA nominations until @EPAAWheeler tells us exactly what they plan to do with the "gap year" waivers." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump #commonsense farmers very much appreciate ur rewriting overburdensome WOTUS rule How ridiculous it was for Pres Obama to think fed Govt shld hv jurisdiction over 97% of land in IA Promise of deregulation by candidate trump promise delivered by Pres Trump" Sen. Chuck Grassley
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 29, 2020 Tweet - "#ICYMI, I led a bipartisan letter calling on @EPA to reject the 52 "new" gap waivers. They are inconsistent with the 10th Circuit decision, Congressional intent, and EPA's own guidance. More:" Sen. Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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 22, 2020 Tweet - "The hardworking biofuel producers in Iowa do so much for our state, and I'm working on a bill that would reverse @EPA's inaction to approve advanced biofuel registrations so they can continue offering even cleaner, more efficient choices for consumers." 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. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's renewable fuel industry has continued to pioneer and offer even cleaner, more efficient choices for consumers. I'm joining a bipartisan effort to help them continue their work w/o unnecessary, burdensome processes by @EPA holding them back." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 19, 2020 Ernst Joins Effort to Advance Renewable Fuels Innovation Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
Sept. 24, 2020 Iowa Senators Call on USDA to Assist Agricultural Cooperatives Impacted by Derecho Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 22, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, Chief of Engineers, U.S Army Corps of Engineers - Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues to Call on Army Corps of Engineers to Address Safety, Navigability Issues on Lower Missouri River Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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. 22, 2020 Ernst Discusses SCOTUS, Calls on Democrats to Support Farmers Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 21, 2020 Grassley Joins Iowa Colleagues in Urging Congressional Leaders to Replenish Funds for Farmers Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 16, 2020 Grassley, Ernst Work to Provide Tax Relief for Iowans Impacted by the Derecho Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Finkenauer Requests EPA Stop Blocking Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waiver Process Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Grassley, Ernst Praise Brazil Ethanol Agreement Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Grassley, Ernst Call on Department of Commerce to Lift Tariffs on Steel Used for Derecho Recovery 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, ...
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. 25, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud Gov Reynolds using $100 MILLION Congress provided in bipartisan CARES Act to help those in the ag industry negatively affected by COVID-19 This fed assistance will help Iowa farmers continue 2 feed & fuel the world" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 24, 2020 Grassley Praises USDA Final Rule on Active Engagement in Farming Operations Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Grassley Leads Iowa Delegation in Urging Approval of Governor Reynolds USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation 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.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Axne, Iowa Congressional Delegation Urge President Trump to Approve Federal Disaster Declaration for Derecho Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attn national media: Iowa was hit by derecho/category 2 hurricane winds Monday Wheres the national coverage? We aren't flyover country we feed&fuel the world and much more! Local media is doing an excellent job covering in difficult circumstances take tips from them" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Thx @IAGovernor Reynolds for working quickly to approve disaster proclamations for counties while also traveling the state to see firsthand the damage from this devastating storm. Ernst & I stand ready 2help Iowa get quick approval on FEMA disaster declaration when requested" Sen.Chuck Grassley
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. 12, 2020 Iowa Leaders Praise USDA Decision to Provide CFAP Funds for Liquid Egg Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ".@EPA needs to modernize its outdated greenhouse gas modeling system to recognize the environmental advantages of ethanol and biodiesel over conventional fuels. I'm teaming up w/@SenJohnThune, @ChuckGrassley, & @SenatorRounds to make that happen." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 7, 2020 Iowa Senators Celebrate 15th Anniversary of Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Ernst Works to Recognize the Environmental Benefits of Biofuels, Efficient Farming Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The "gap year" waivers threaten to undercut the #RFS and fail to meet the standard set by the 10th Circuit decision on the use of SREs. @ENERGY wasted time and resources to score the waivers again. @ChuckGrassley and I are demanding more transparency of this process." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Dept of Energy finished their analysis of 57 "gap waivers" it's now in EPA's court Sen Ernst & I talked to Wheeler abt not approving these waivers & Wheeler didn't know how 2deal w them The 10th circuit court decision shld tell Wheeler not to grant waivers @realDonaldTrump" Sen.Chuck Grassley
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 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers Affected by COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & biofuel producers need certainty, and they're sick of being yanked around by @EPA. I'm blocking any further EPA nominations until @EPAAWheeler tells us exactly what they plan to do with the "gap year" waivers." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump #commonsense farmers very much appreciate ur rewriting overburdensome WOTUS rule How ridiculous it was for Pres Obama to think fed Govt shld hv jurisdiction over 97% of land in IA Promise of deregulation by candidate trump promise delivered by Pres Trump" Sen.Chuck Grassley
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 29, 2020 Tweet - "#ICYMI, I led a bipartisan letter calling on @EPA to reject the 52 "new" gap waivers. They are inconsistent with the 10th Circuit decision, Congressional intent, and EPA's own guidance. More:" Sen.Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
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 22, 2020 Tweet - "The hardworking biofuel producers in Iowa do so much for our state, and I'm working on a bill that would reverse @EPA's inaction to approve advanced biofuel registrations so they can continue offering even cleaner, more efficient choices for consumers." 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.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's renewable fuel industry has continued to pioneer and offer even cleaner, more efficient choices for consumers. I'm joining a bipartisan effort to help them continue their work w/o unnecessary, burdensome processes by @EPA holding them back." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 19, 2020 Ernst Joins Effort to Advance Renewable Fuels Innovation Sen.Joni Ernst
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