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Grassley talks Senate Ag Committee temporary relief plan

Senate Ag Committee chair Debbie Stabenow is reportedly considering temporary relief for farmers in absence of a new farm bill. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says that would be a step in the right direction. “It’s to make sure that the 2018 prices for PLC... Read More.

Grassley expects another farm bill extension

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley expects another one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill to be included in the temporary spending bill Congress is likely to pass in the coming weeks. “I think we’d be better off if we had a five-year farm bill, but... Read More.

Grassley critical of EPA draft Insecticide Strategy

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is echoing concerns of ag stakeholders that have submitted public comments critical of EPA’s draft Insecticide Strategy. The Iowa Republican says those groups are urging EPA to redo its practice for pesticides. “They also asserted the EPA was overregulating by... Read More.

Grassley continues push for Prop 12 solution

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the next farm bill needs to include a provision that would push back against California’s Proposition 12 law. “The House Agriculture Committee has it in the House five-year farm bill,” he said. “The Senate, it seems to me it’s... Read More.

Farm bill extension more than likely, Sen. Grassley says

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he expects another farm bill extension from Congress. Grassley tells Brownfield there isn’t enough time to get a new five-year farm bill passed before the end of the year. “Just three weeks to go in September after Labor Day,... Read More.

Hinson, Grassley frustrated with farm bill delays

Some lawmakers say the farm bill isn’t likely to get passed this year. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa says progress has stalled and time is running out. “The whole timing of September 30th, we’ve got this extension now, and seeing the breakdown that... Read More.

Grassley asks ITC to consider U.S. ag in 2,4-D decisions

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the International Trade Commission should avoid issuing tariffs on imported 2,4-D herbicide. “If our government would put tariffs on 2,4-D it would only make the situation worse.” Grassley, Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith, and nearly 20 bipartisan colleagues recently sent... Read More.

Grassley on ag manufacturing layoffs amid economic downturn

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says it’s too soon to predict the impacts of an anticipated multi-year downturn in the ag economy. During a call with reporters Tuesday, Brownfield asked the Iowa Republican about a connection between lower commodity prices and recent layoffs in the... Read More.

Grassley critical of stalled farm bill progress

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says a farm bill markup needs to take place sooner rather than later. “The Senate is in session for less than six weeks between now and the end of September.” During his weekly ag press call, the Iowa Republican criticized... Read More.

RFA, Grassley continue push for permanent E15 fix

Some members of the biofuels industry say Congress needs to move forward on a permanent fix for year-round E15 sales. Geoff Cooper is the president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. “We keep looking for any and every opportunity to advance E15 legislation,”... Read More.
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