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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
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
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
Coronavirus
Sen. Chuck Grassley
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 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 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 27, 2020
Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Iowa Leaders Urge "Immediate Assistance' from Administration to Support Pork Producers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 25, 2020
Ernst Statement on USDA's Plans to Support Iowa Pork Producers Affected by Plant Closures
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 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
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, ...
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
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
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
Coronavirus
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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 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 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 27, 2020
Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Iowa Leaders Urge "Immediate Assistance' from Administration to Support Pork Producers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 25, 2020
Ernst Statement on USDA's Plans to Support Iowa Pork Producers Affected by Plant Closures
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 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
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, ...
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