IARN — National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross recognized Iowa Senator Joni Ernst with NCGA’s 2020 President’s Award. The President’s Award is given annually at NCGA’s Corn Congress meeting in Washington, D.C., to a leader who has worked to advance issues important to corn growers and agriculture. Due to COVID-19, this year’s Corn Congress was held as a one-day online meeting.
“Senator Ernst’s steadfast advocacy of corn farmers has not gone unnoticed, and it is an honor to present her with this year’s NCGA President’s Award,” Ross said. “Senator Ernst has, time and again, stood up to the EPA and fought back against the Agency’s efforts to undermine the Renewable Fuel Standard. She is a true champion of corn growers.”
In a video to the virtual Corn Congress, Ernst revisited some recent victories for corn farmers and biofuel producers, including year-round E15 and ratification of USMCA. Ernst also highlighted her work to address EPA’s abuse of refinery waivers and her support for a strong RFS.
Ernst sits on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Committee on Environment and Public Works, Committee on Armed Services, Committee on the Judiciary, and Committee on Small Business and Administration. Elected in November 2014, Ernst is the first woman to serve in federal elected office from the State of Iowa and the first female combat veteran elected to serve in the United States Senate.
Story courtesy of the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.
