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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
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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