Senator Chuck Grassley | Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Chuck Grassley | Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Chuck Grassley, representing Iowa in the U.S. Senate, shared a series of posts on September 18, 2025, highlighting meetings with industry associations and personal acquaintances as well as commenting on issues affecting corn farmers.
In one post at 20:15 UTC, Grassley noted the presence of several industry groups from Iowa: "Natl Stone Sand & Gravel Association Natl Asphalt Pavement Association & Natl Ready Mix Concrete Assoc from Iowa https://t.co/MuaLa3TH4p".
Shortly after, at 20:18 UTC, he mentioned meeting friends over breakfast: "Gr8 to catch up w Kurt & Kathy Kovarik over bfast My friends from Le Mars & Protivin https://t.co/AQMHxPTp8c".
Later that evening at 21:51 UTC, Grassley discussed concerns about changes in the corn market and their potential impact on farmers: "Heard abt a company that will no longer make high fructose corn syrup bc false of MAHA claim HFCS is $.22 of $3.82 corn Last thing family farmers need is another hit to corn price$ Corn sugar = real sugar".
Grassley's comments come amid ongoing debates about agricultural markets and commodity pricing. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been a subject of controversy regarding its health impacts and role in food manufacturing. Changes in demand for HFCS can affect the broader market for corn—a major crop in Iowa—and thus influence local economies reliant on agriculture. Senator Grassley has frequently advocated for policies supporting family farmers and stable commodity prices.
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