Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley, a long-serving U.S. Senator from Iowa, shared updates on his personal and professional life through several posts on August 22, 2025.

In one post made at 14:26 UTC, Grassley highlighted activities at his family property: "August at grassley farm https://t.co/fWxGWTJRMU".

Later that day, at 18:22 UTC, Grassley commented on recent developments in federal energy policy: "EPA's decision on Renewable Fuel Standard refinery exemptions proves Trump admin is serious abt undoing damage frm Biden-Harris RFS ruling I look fwd 2future announcements on reallocation bc RFS is 1 of the most effective tools to support farmers during ongoing trade negotiations". The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program sets requirements for blending renewable fuels into the nation’s fuel supply. Exemptions for refineries have been a point of contention between administrations and are significant for agricultural states like Iowa due to their impact on corn and soybean markets.

In another post at 23:10 UTC, Grassley marked a personal milestone: "Celebrating 71 yrs of marriage at the Hickory House in Waterloo where we went while dating https://t.co/2gC5rdAwdg".

Grassley's remarks reflect both his ongoing engagement with agricultural policy—an area closely tied to Iowa’s economy—and his personal ties to the state. As a senior member of the Senate and an advocate for rural interests, Grassley's positions on federal programs such as the RFS often influence national discussions about agriculture and energy policy.