Grassley Receives President’s Award From National Corn Growers Association

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), president pro tempore emeritus of the U.S. Senate and family farmer, today received the President’s Award for his leadership and commitment to advocating for Iowa’s corn growers and agriculture. This award is the highest and most prestigious recognition given by the National Corn Growers Association, an organization representing the interests of U.S. corn growers. The award was presented to Grassley during the NCGA’s Corn Congress events in Washington, D.C.

 

“I am honored and humbled to receive this lifetime achievement award. As a proud Iowa Corn Growers Association member and one of only two farmers in the U.S. Senate, I am committed to being a voice for American agriculture and advocating for the family farmer. I am a strong advocate for year-round E-15, which creates another source of revenue for Iowa corn farmers. I appreciate the work the National Corn Growers Association does to represent corn growers across the U.S., and I look forward to continue working together to support Iowa farmers,” Grassley said.

 

“Sen. Grassley has spent his career advocating on behalf of corn growers. Whether it’s taking a stand on regulations burdensome to farmers, advancing agricultural exports through trade or supporting legislation that will extend access to higher ethanol blends, we would not have secured the policy successes we have over the years were it not for the contributions of the senior senator from Iowa. As an Iowan, it’s my honor to recognize Sen. Grassley with the NCGA President’s Award for his tireless work on behalf of the agricultural community,” Chris Edgington, National Corn Growers Association President and farmer from St. Ansgar, Iowa said.

 

Grassley, who holds leadership positions on the Senate Judiciary, Agriculture, Finance and Budget Committees, has been a long-time advocate of family farmers. Grassley continues to support year-round E-15 and biofuels as an energy source to benefit the economy and environment. In July 2021, Grassley joined a bipartisan group of senators to reintroduce the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. This bill would increase market access and allow for the continued sale of ethanol blends at the pumps. He also joined Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to introduce the Home Front Energy Independence Act, a bill that calls for year-round E-15 and switching from Russian oil exports to clean, American renewable energy. Grassley also supported the recently passed bipartisan infrastructure law, spurring economic investment opportunities for Iowa’s road, bridges and waterways that corn growers depend on to transport their products across the nation.