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October 08, 2020
Following Ernst’s Urging, Trump Administration Invests in Iowa Renewable Fuel Infrastructure
ANKENY, Iowa – Following Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) urging, the Trump Administration is following through on its commitment to invest in renewable fuel infrastructure in Iowa. The... -
MASON CITY, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), joined by her fellow champions for Iowa’s biofuel industry, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture...
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September 24, 2020
Iowa Senators Call on USDA to Assist Agricultural Cooperatives Impacted by Derecho
WASHINGTON—U.S Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), both members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary... -
September 24, 2020
ICYMI: Ernst Joins Iowa Farm Bureau’s “Spokesman Speaks” Podcast
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined Dirck Steimel for an episode of Iowa Farm Bureau’s “Spokesman Speaks” podcast to... -
September 22, 2020
Following Ernst’s Pressure, Dems Agree to Support Farmers, Block Bailout for Big Oil
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has been calling on House Democrats to replenish the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) which includes support for farm income... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) led her Iowa colleagues in urging Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell...
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September 21, 2020
Ernst to Colleagues: Stand With Farmers, Replenish the CCC
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Energy and Rural Development, released the following statement calling on... -
September 18, 2020
ICYMI: Ernst Secures Big Win for Iowa’s Farmers and Biofuel Producers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a tireless advocate for Iowa’s farmers and agriculture community, secured a big win for the state’s biofuel industry this week.... -
September 18, 2020
Ernst Commends USDA for Providing Additional Pandemic Relief for Farmers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement to provide a second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) relief... -
September 17, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Urge USDA to Provide Additional Support for Iowa Farmers Impacted by the Derecho, Drought
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, are urging United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)... -
September 16, 2020
Ernst, Iowa Farmer Highlight Importance of New, Commonsense WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON—At a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), who worked tirelessly to scrap the Obama Administration’s Waters... -
September 16, 2020
Ernst Recognized with “Fueling Growth” Award for Sixth Year in a Row
WASHINGTON — Growth Energy, a leading trade association representing the biofuel industry, has awarded U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) the 2020 “Fueling Growth” award for the sixth... -
September 15, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Praise Brazil Ethanol Agreement
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) praised the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement on U.S.-Brazil trade in ethanol. Brazil... -
September 14, 2020
Administration Heeds Ernst’s Calls to Deny ‘Gap Year’ Waivers, Increase Access to E15
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and tireless advocate for the biofuel industry, and Senator Chuck... -
September 08, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Urge USDA to Help Farmers Achieve Water Quality Objectives
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, and her fellow Iowan Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA),... -
September 03, 2020
Ernst Concludes ‘Homegrown Week’
AMES, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) marked the end of her “Homegrown Week” after visiting with Iowans in the state’s agriculture community along with U.S. Department of... -
September 01, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Welcome Additional Assistance for Iowans Impacted by Derecho
Following Governor Reynolds’ announcement that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Individual Assistance for ten additional counties, U.S. Senators Joni... -
ALGONA, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is kicking off her final stretch of her 99 County Tour for 2020 with “Homegrown Week.” The senator will visit with Iowans in rural...
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August 27, 2020
Ernst: Hold Canada and Mexico Accountable for Their Commitments to Iowa’s Dairy Farmers
WASHINGTON—One month after the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMA) went into effect, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on... -
August 24, 2020
Ernst, Iowa Delegation Urge Approval of Governor Reynolds’ USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined members of the Iowa delegation in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue urging a...
