Ernst content on Biden administration’s meatpacking plan

WASHINGTON — Iowa Senator, Joni Ernst says she is happy to see the Biden Administration take action to combat anticompetitive practices in the meatpacking industry. “That is good. We’re glad that the administration is finally moving forward. That is an issue that so many of us have been raising here in Congress,” she says.

Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, is hoping this leads to some good results. “I look forward to working with them on these issues, and I am glad that they have finally, finally engaged in the area of agriculture, Ernst says.

Ernst supports Senator Grassley’s cattle price bill. She says this reform isn’t just for cattle producers and farmers. “Everyone who enjoys eating is impacted in one way or another by what the administration will be doing by engaging in these discussions,” according to Ernst. “So, it is time that the administration really focuses — not just on our meat processing across the United States, but also agriculture as a whole.”

Ernst says inflation has impacted the dollar and our ability to purchase good, wholesome food, and supporting agriculture is key to making sure we have a good supply.