Ernst joins committee that will hammer out Senate, House farm bill differences

BPC Staff Aug 3, 2018 | 4:00 pm
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61 wordsAll Latest News, Energy, Government Policy and Law, Statewide NewsDes Moines Register: Iowa Republican Joni Ernst is one of nine U.S. senators named to the conference committee to hammer out differences between Senate and House farm bills. Ernst said she supports proposals to strengthen programs for farmers when commodity prices drop, better target conservation programs for environmentally sensitive cropland, and make mental health services more readily available in rural areas.