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June 29, 2022
Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Robert Primus, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Patrick Fuchs, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Karen Hedlund, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board - Costa, Norman lead Bipartisan Effort Concerning Deficient Rail Service's Role in Fertilizer, Grain, and Feed Shortage Affecting American Farmers
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 22, 2022
Bipartisan Meat Packing Special Investigator Act Passes Senate Agriculture Committee
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 16, 2022
Feenstra Votes to Strengthen Iowa Biofuels Industry, Support Year-Round E-15 Sales
Rep. Randy Feenstra
June 16, 2022
Miller-Meeks Statement on Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 16, 2022
Victory for Iowa Ag: Hinson's Bipartisan Precise Act & Major Biofuels Priorities Pass House
Rep. Ashley Hinson
June 16, 2022
Feenstra Testifies Before International Trade Commission on Skyrocketing Cost of Fertilizer
Rep. Randy Feenstra
June 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
June 15, 2022
Miller-Meeks Introduces Bill to Reverse Regulatory Burdens and Reduce Farmer's Input Costs
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 14, 2022
Letter to Biden Administration on U.S Agriculture Production
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - LaMalfa Joins Republicans in Urging Biden to Repeal Regulatory Assault on Agriculture
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Jospeh R. Biden, President of the United States - Womack, Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - Rep. Crawford Works on Solutions to Lower Farm Input Costs
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Lucas Joins Leader McCarthy, House Ag Republicans Calling on Biden Administration to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
June 10, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Urge SEC To Rescind Proposed Regulations That Would Substantially Burden Ag Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 10, 2022
Letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Lankford Opposes SEC Overreach, Looks to Protect Agriculture Producers from Unworkable Regulations
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 9, 2022
Miller-Meeks Joins Bill to Block China From Purchasing American Farmland
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
May 31, 2022
With Fertilizer Costs Crushing Iowa Farmers, Ernst, Grassley Urge Biden Admin to Prioritize Lasting Trade Relationships
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 26, 2022
JUST IN: Major Aid Organizations, House Members, Senators Join Ernst's Bipartisan Push to Waive Shipping Red Tape, Move U.S. Food Aid
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 26, 2022
WATCH: With Farmers Hurting, Ernst Presses Vilsack on Fertilizer Costs, Supply Chain Challenges, and Admin's Expansive 30x30 Conservation Scheme
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 20, 2022
Hinson, Stefanik, Rodgers, and Bice Lead the Babies Need Formula Now Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
May 17, 2022
NEW: Iowa Ag Groups, Top Senators Now Backing Ernst's Push to Lift Shipping Restrictions, Expedite Food Aid Amid Russia's War
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 17, 2022
Hinson's PRECISE Act Passes House Agriculture Committee with Bipartisan Support
Rep. Ashley Hinson
May 17, 2022
Grassley Joins Effort To Get Baby Formula Back On Grocery Store Shelves
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 17, 2022
With Nation Facing Baby Formula Crisis, Ernst, Feenstra Demand Answers from Biden, Regulators Who Shut Down American Plant
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 12, 2022
Feenstra, House Republicans Demand President Biden Immediately Address Infant Formula Crisis
Rep. Randy Feenstra
May 11, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Marshall, Moran Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize U.S. Trade and Agriculture Agenda
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 10, 2022
Ernst Calls for Action to Address Global Food Crisis, Expedite Aid Amid War in Ukraine
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 10, 2022
Ernst to Biden: Stick Up for Our Farmers, Prioritize Trade
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 10, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - As Dangerous Baby Formula Shortage Worsens, Grassley Demands Timely Answers From FDA On Actions Being Taken To Avert Crisis
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 9, 2022
A GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS: Ernst Sounding Alarm on Russia's "Food War' in Ukraine, Calls on Biden, Senate to Act
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 6, 2022
Joni Ernst: Putin's war threatens global food security.
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 3, 2022
Feenstra, Axne Introduce Updated Legislation to Hold Big Packers Accountable for Price-Fixing Schemes
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 28, 2022
Feenstra Demands Answers from Big Meat Packers Over Price-Fixing Shenanigans
Rep. Randy Feenstra
April 27, 2022
McBath, House and Senate Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Quality, Affordable Infant Formula
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 26, 2022
Grassley's Beef With Big Cattle Comes To A Head At Ag Committee Hearing
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 21, 2022
In April, Ernst Goes River to River Across Iowa, Hosting Town Halls, Meeting with Small Businesses, Farmers on 99 County Tour
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 7, 2022
Panetta Introduces Legislation to Fix Regulatory Roadblocks Impeding Livestock Auctions and Small Packers
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
April 6, 2022
Feenstra Leads Letter with 32 Colleagues in Urging Biden to Nominate Qualified Individuals to Represent American Farmers and Producers on the Global Stage
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 5, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Balderson Joins Call for Action to Address Skyrocketing Fertilizer Prices
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 30, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, and Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Prioritize Agriculture in Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Discussions
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
March 28, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Unveil Updated Cattle Market Reform Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 22, 2022
Senators Smith, Ernst Call for National Women in Agriculture Day
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Jason Kearns, Chair of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Immediate Action To Bring Down Fertilizer Costs
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Urges Administration to Take Immediate Action to Lower Cost of Fertilizer
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 16, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Johnson to USDA: Provide Certainty to Producers
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Calls on Biden to Reduce High Fertilizer Costs for Montana Farmers, Increase U.S. Oil & Gas Production
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 2, 2022
RELEASE: Senators Reverend Warnock, Ernst Introduce the Beagle Brigade Act to Protect Georgia's Agriculture
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Date
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June 29, 2022
Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Robert Primus, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Patrick Fuchs, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Karen Hedlund, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board - Costa, Norman lead Bipartisan Effort Concerning Deficient Rail Service's Role in Fertilizer, Grain, and Feed Shortage Affecting American Farmers
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 22, 2022
Bipartisan Meat Packing Special Investigator Act Passes Senate Agriculture Committee
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 16, 2022
Feenstra Votes to Strengthen Iowa Biofuels Industry, Support Year-Round E-15 Sales
Rep.Randy Feenstra
June 16, 2022
Miller-Meeks Statement on Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 16, 2022
Victory for Iowa Ag: Hinson's Bipartisan Precise Act & Major Biofuels Priorities Pass House
Rep.Ashley Hinson
June 16, 2022
Feenstra Testifies Before International Trade Commission on Skyrocketing Cost of Fertilizer
Rep.Randy Feenstra
June 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
June 15, 2022
Miller-Meeks Introduces Bill to Reverse Regulatory Burdens and Reduce Farmer's Input Costs
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 14, 2022
Letter to Biden Administration on U.S Agriculture Production
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - LaMalfa Joins Republicans in Urging Biden to Repeal Regulatory Assault on Agriculture
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Jospeh R. Biden, President of the United States - Womack, Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - Rep. Crawford Works on Solutions to Lower Farm Input Costs
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Lucas Joins Leader McCarthy, House Ag Republicans Calling on Biden Administration to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
June 10, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Urge SEC To Rescind Proposed Regulations That Would Substantially Burden Ag Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 10, 2022
Letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Lankford Opposes SEC Overreach, Looks to Protect Agriculture Producers from Unworkable Regulations
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 9, 2022
Miller-Meeks Joins Bill to Block China From Purchasing American Farmland
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
May 31, 2022
With Fertilizer Costs Crushing Iowa Farmers, Ernst, Grassley Urge Biden Admin to Prioritize Lasting Trade Relationships
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 26, 2022
JUST IN: Major Aid Organizations, House Members, Senators Join Ernst's Bipartisan Push to Waive Shipping Red Tape, Move U.S. Food Aid
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 26, 2022
WATCH: With Farmers Hurting, Ernst Presses Vilsack on Fertilizer Costs, Supply Chain Challenges, and Admin's Expansive 30x30 Conservation Scheme
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 20, 2022
Hinson, Stefanik, Rodgers, and Bice Lead the Babies Need Formula Now Act
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
May 17, 2022
NEW: Iowa Ag Groups, Top Senators Now Backing Ernst's Push to Lift Shipping Restrictions, Expedite Food Aid Amid Russia's War
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 17, 2022
Hinson's PRECISE Act Passes House Agriculture Committee with Bipartisan Support
Rep.Ashley Hinson
May 17, 2022
Grassley Joins Effort To Get Baby Formula Back On Grocery Store Shelves
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 17, 2022
With Nation Facing Baby Formula Crisis, Ernst, Feenstra Demand Answers from Biden, Regulators Who Shut Down American Plant
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 12, 2022
Feenstra, House Republicans Demand President Biden Immediately Address Infant Formula Crisis
Rep.Randy Feenstra
May 11, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Marshall, Moran Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize U.S. Trade and Agriculture Agenda
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 10, 2022
Ernst Calls for Action to Address Global Food Crisis, Expedite Aid Amid War in Ukraine
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 10, 2022
Ernst to Biden: Stick Up for Our Farmers, Prioritize Trade
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 10, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - As Dangerous Baby Formula Shortage Worsens, Grassley Demands Timely Answers From FDA On Actions Being Taken To Avert Crisis
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 9, 2022
A GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS: Ernst Sounding Alarm on Russia's "Food War' in Ukraine, Calls on Biden, Senate to Act
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 6, 2022
Joni Ernst: Putin's war threatens global food security.
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 3, 2022
Feenstra, Axne Introduce Updated Legislation to Hold Big Packers Accountable for Price-Fixing Schemes
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 28, 2022
Feenstra Demands Answers from Big Meat Packers Over Price-Fixing Shenanigans
Rep.Randy Feenstra
April 27, 2022
McBath, House and Senate Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Quality, Affordable Infant Formula
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 26, 2022
Grassley's Beef With Big Cattle Comes To A Head At Ag Committee Hearing
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 21, 2022
In April, Ernst Goes River to River Across Iowa, Hosting Town Halls, Meeting with Small Businesses, Farmers on 99 County Tour
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 7, 2022
Panetta Introduces Legislation to Fix Regulatory Roadblocks Impeding Livestock Auctions and Small Packers
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
April 6, 2022
Feenstra Leads Letter with 32 Colleagues in Urging Biden to Nominate Qualified Individuals to Represent American Farmers and Producers on the Global Stage
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 5, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Balderson Joins Call for Action to Address Skyrocketing Fertilizer Prices
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 30, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, and Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Prioritize Agriculture in Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Discussions
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
March 28, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Unveil Updated Cattle Market Reform Bill
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 22, 2022
Senators Smith, Ernst Call for National Women in Agriculture Day
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Jason Kearns, Chair of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Immediate Action To Bring Down Fertilizer Costs
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Urges Administration to Take Immediate Action to Lower Cost of Fertilizer
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 16, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Johnson to USDA: Provide Certainty to Producers
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Calls on Biden to Reduce High Fertilizer Costs for Montana Farmers, Increase U.S. Oil & Gas Production
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 2, 2022
RELEASE: Senators Reverend Warnock, Ernst Introduce the Beagle Brigade Act to Protect Georgia's Agriculture
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
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