Reynolds Seeks USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation for 57 Counties Hit by Derecho
Gov. Kim Reynolds: “The derecho storm dealt another gut punch to Iowa farmers, wiping out whole fields, demolishing grain bins and other farm buildings.”
Goertz: President Trump Won’t Let Americans Go Hungry While Crops Rot
Tana Goertz: Since the launch of the Food Box program, 5 million boxes have been successfully distributed, and 40 million boxes will be delivered to families in need by June 30.
Ernst Applauds USDA’s Intent to Move Two Agencies Outside of Beltway
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) praised the news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to move two research agencies outside of Washington, DC.
David Young: It’s your voices which make the most difference on Capitol Hill which is why I travel to each county in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District every month.
We Need Sensible Trade Policy, Not A Bailout for Farmers
Shane Vander Hart: Farmers don’t want a bailout, farmers want expanded free markets. They want the President to pursue sensible trade policies that open up trade, not restrict it.
New Markets Mean Economic Security and Growth for Our Rural Communities
Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): Iowans expect their government to advance policies making our agricultural economy healthier and heartland families stronger.
Don Racheter: The Obama administration school lunch mandates resulted in more waste, less food consumed, and more students going off to class hungry. The Trump Administration is right to delay compliance.
Watch: Joni Ernst Questions Bill Northey at His Nomination Hearing
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst questions Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey during his confirmation hearing for an Under Secretary of Agriculture post.