Friend,

As I travel across Iowa and sit down with farmers, I hear the same thing over and over again: the ag economy is under real strain. Producers are doing everything right, but they’re still getting squeezed by high input costs that just aren’t coming down. Fertilizer is at the center of that challenge.

As many of you know, I introduced the bipartisan Fertilizer Research Act in November to increase visibility into the factors that drive costs and supply—examining competition, long-term market trends, and regulatory costs that may be driving these prices higher.

I questioned USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins about these unsustainable costs and the important roles FSA offices play for supporting Iowa farmers. Click the photo below or here to watch. 

I believe we should be looking at all options and using all tools in the toolbox to give our farmers the relief they deserve. That’s why I’m helping lead a new bipartisan, bicameral push to bring even more fairness and accountability back into the fertilizer market. The Fertilizer Transparency Act would require USDA to issue reports on fertilizer prices from manufacturers on a weekly basis. Currently, USDA conducts an annual voluntary survey on the prices that producers pay for inputs.

Our farmers are working hard every day to feed and fuel the world. They deserve transparency, fairness, and a level playing field—and I won’t stop fighting to deliver it.

Best,

Bigger Refunds & More Money in Your Pocket this Tax Day

Tax Day is a glaring reminder of how much the government takes—and a moment at the kitchen table to ask: are we finally getting a little breathing room? For too long, the answer has been no. But this year, we’re seeing a shift, with refunds averaging over $3,400—real money back in people’s pockets. 



That’s because we passed Working Families Tax Cuts focused on what families need—an expanded Child Tax Credit, protections for small businesses and family farms, and no tax on tips or overtime. And every single Democrat voted against this working family tax relief. I’ll keep working to give Iowa families real relief and ensure you can keep more of your hard-earned paycheck. 

Iowa Jobs, Iowa Farmers, Iowa Energy in Washington

It was great meeting with Iowa Pork Producers in my D.C. office this week! Always great to catch up with them. I will continue fighting to end radical mandates, like Prop 12, that hurt both our producers and consumers and deliver the support they need.

Then, I appreciated the chance to visit with the Quad Cities Chamber and hear about the opportunities and challenges facing the region. These conversations with Iowans help shape my work in D.C.—from workforce to infrastructure—and reinforce the importance of delivering real results back home!

Also, I sat down with Growth Energy to talk about year-round E15 and the important role Iowa ag plays in homegrown energy solutions! 

Team Hinson in IA-02

My team loved the opportunity to attend the 32nd LIFE Dinner in Dubuque, hosted by Dubuque County’s Right to Life. Thank you for putting on such an amazing event—I will always stand up for Iowa families and protect life. 

The team also attended an Elkader City Council meeting and stopped by the mayor’s newly-expanded convenience store in town. Exciting investments being made along the Turkey River!