by Luke Martz | Apr 30, 2026 | Congress
In a major victory for Iowa’s agricultural and scientific communities, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) is applauding a sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will see key federal functions relocated to Ames, Iowa. The move...
by Luke Martz | Jun 9, 2023 | Campaigns, Congress
The Des Moines Register reported Wednesday that former Congresswoman Cindy Axne has opted against running for her old seat, instead taking a job with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Axne, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020, lost her bid for a third term...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Oct 9, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
Iowa’s beef cattle producers have endured challenges beyond their control for years. Natural disasters such as fires, drought, and derechos have created significant market disruptions. While we unfortunately cannot control nature, we can control instances of market...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Jun 18, 2021 | Agriculture, Congress, Opinion, Policy
A gut punch to Iowans. That’s the only way to describe the Biden Administration’s decision to roll back the previous administration’s Navigable Water Protection Rule. Sadly, for those of us who have been on the frontlines of this fight since 2015, this news is not a...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Apr 30, 2021 | Agriculture, Congress, Conservation, Opinion, Policy
I often share the lessons I learned growing up on my family farm in southwest Iowa. It was a great experience that taught me the value of hard work and lending a helping hand. It left me with a sincere appreciation for the grit and dedication of Iowa’s ag community...
