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Rural America is the backbone of our great nation, and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has been a boon for so many of Iowa’s corn growers and ethanol producers. It’s...
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June 06, 2019
Disaster Aid Package to Help Iowans Signed Into Law, Includes Assistance for Lost Stored Grain
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), who has worked tirelessly for Iowans to get the disaster assistance they need, applauded President Trump for signing the bipartisan... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) applauded the bipartisan disaster aid package advancing to the President’s desk, to provide critical relief for Iowans affected by the...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after passage of a bipartisan disaster aid package in the U.S. Senate: “This spring has brought...
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April 17, 2019
At Field Hearing in Southwest Iowa, Ernst Questions Army Corps on River Management in Wake of Flooding
Glenwood, Iowa – During a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee field hearing hosted and chaired by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the Senator questioned officials... -
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), expressed her continued support for Iowans, and everyone in the Midwest. Speaking to members of the press, Ernst discussed...
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April 04, 2019
WOWT-6: Senators push for changes to offset crop losses
As rural flooding damage is assessed, grain bins are among the things that stand out in the aftermath of the high water. Many tore open, ruining everything inside. Iowa Senator... -
March 28, 2019
Ernst, Grassley, Colleagues Urge USDA to Provide Timely Livestock Disaster Assistance Following Severe Weather Events
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and others are urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue to provide Livestock... -
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement with regard to the U.S....
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WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will serve on five prominent Senate committees in the 116th Congress, all of which impact the livelihoods of Iowans. “My Senate committees...
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December 20, 2018
2018 Farm Bill Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) worked hard to get the 2018 Farm Bill, which was signed into law today by President Trump, across the finish line and to secure key... -
December 20, 2018
Joni Ernst Incentives and Victories - 2018
WASHINGTON – From her efforts to secure $117 million in federal funding for the Cedar Rapids flood mitigation project to successfully getting E15 year-round to watching the... -
December 19, 2018
AUDIO NEWS RELEASE (ANR): Senator Ernst Reflects on 2018
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released audio of her year-end message highlighting her hard work for the people of Iowa over this past year. ... -
December 14, 2018
Iowa's Joni Ernst sees farm bill, WOTUS rule change as good news
Passage of an $867 billion, five-year farm bill and the EPA’s proposed changes in the controversial Waters of the United States rule have made this a “great week”... -
December 11, 2018
Ernst: “This Farm Bill is farmer-focused and welcome news for Iowans”
WASHINGTON – After months of hard-work and negotiation, the U.S. Senate passed the 2018 Farm Bill today, with strong bipartisan support. “The 2018 Farm Bill is farmer-focused... -
November 30, 2018
Radio Iowa: Ernst optimistic Farm Bill reaches president in December
Senator Joni Ernst says there appears to be a breakthrough in negotiations on the Farm Bill. “I am hopeful that the deal gets done by the end of the year,” Ernst... -
September 14, 2018
Senator Ernst on Transparency with the RFS: “All of this should be no-brainer stuff”
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined Bloomberg TV yesterday to discuss the latest with regard to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). A portion of her interview is... -
September 10, 2018
First 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee Meets
The 56-member Farm Bill conference committee met for the first time this past week. The current Farm Bill, which sets agriculture and nutrition program policy for five years,... -
September 05, 2018
Senator Ernst: ‘Completion of This Farm Bill Is a Must-Do and a Must-Pass’
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, joined her fellow... -
August 27, 2018
Editorial: Ernst correct on views
We strongly agree with U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst on a pair of topics she addressed at a town hall gathering earlier this month in Sanborn. Ernst, a first-term Republican, said she...