Countering China’s grip on agriculture

China has intentionally captured a significant market share of America’s agricultural inputs which are vital to our food supply chain. Iowa farmers have told me firsthand that if China decides to shut off U.S. access to these critical inputs, our food production would be in jeopardy.

I’m proud to reintroduce this bipartisan bill that exposes and counters China’s grip on agricultural inputs to strengthen domestic manufacturing and food security. Plain and simple, we should bring our agriculture supply chain home.

This week (March 21) I partnered with my friend Sen. Tom Cotton to introduce the Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act following Communist China propping up illegal police stations in the U.S. last year.

The CCP should have never been able to operate police stations in the U.S. to surveil American citizens and harass Chinese citizens who have fled the Communist regime. We should find, prosecute, and sanction any Chinese Communist Party official involved in standing up police stations on U.S. soil.

Don’t forget to thank a farmer as we wrap up National Ag Week. On National Ag Day, I gave a shoutout to Fayette County’s own Tim and Darla Recker.

The Reckers embody the hard work and dedication that make Iowa agriculture thrive. For families like theirs, farming isn't just a job—it’s a way of life.

I’m thankful for their commitment to feeding and fueling our communities that keeps Iowa—and the world—going strong.

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As part of National Ag Week, I also thanked Iowa farmers Trish and Aaron Cook.

The Cooks raise pigs on their family farm in Buchanan County and, like many farm families, are deeply involved in their community—volunteering with their local FFA chapter, staying active in their church and serving in leadership roles on numerous boards and organizations.

Their dedication to agriculture and rural Iowa is truly inspiring. Grateful for their hard work and advocacy for our pork producers.

Lastly, I recognized Lance and Heidi Lillibridge, of Benton County, for their commitment to Iowa agriculture. The Lillibridges exemplify innovation and resilience, utilizing modern technology to improve their farm where they raise corn, soybeans and red Angus cattle.

They have even hosted NASA scientists to learn more about how Iowa farmers are implementing precision agriculture tools to enhance their operations.

Their perseverance through tough seasons and economic uncertainty is a testament to the resilience of Iowa’s farm families. Thank you, Lance and Heidi, for your contributions to our state and feeding communities near and far.

I am continuing to lead the charge to sell E15 nationwide, year- round. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say this again. It’s an all-of-the-above and all-of-the-below strategy when it comes to leading in energy dominance, and biofuels should be front and center in this strategy.

I will continue to advocate for Iowa’s biofuel producers and rural economy as we work to expand the nationwide use of biofuels.

We are now accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. This is a wonderful opportunity for young Iowa artists to showcase their talent and creativity.

Visit hinson.house.gov/art for more information.