Joni Ernst actually said...

"Trade is way too critical for many States, including Iowa, and having a strong commodity market, and exports add that value to farmers' bottom line and Iowa's economy."

"Thank you very much, Chairman Merkley, and to as well Ranking Member Wicker, for having this Subcommittee hearing."

"Bio BDO is not only better for the environment, but producing it in the U.S. also supports our local farmers right there in Iowa."

"I think we have work to do there. We are blocking a lot of really great economic development by not engaging with those properties."