LETTER: Pat Grassley's comments on crop protection tools appreciated

Mark Mueller thanks Speaker Pat Grassley for acknowledging the value of crop protection tools and for his willingness to revisit the issue during the 2026 legislative session, emphasizing the need for policies that support Iowa-based manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. He notes that long-term planning and access to American-made crop protection tools are essential for farmer certainty and strong rural economies. Read the full letter in Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier for more on why these tools matter to Iowa agriculture.