Jake Swanson

I like Iowa, agriculture and our country 🇺🇸 Bacon enthusiast & dad x2! President/Founder @HYStrategies. @EmoryUniversity MPH & @iastate_cals alum.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

Today, we remember a legend.

On this day in history, Harambe would have celebrated another birthday. An icon that became part of internet history, American culture, and an entire generation’s timeline.

Tomorrow marks 10 years since we lost him. Ten years since the moment the world stopped scrolling and collectively mourned something bigger than a meme.

He became a symbol of loyalty, strength, chaos, unity, and the strange beauty of the internet bringing millions of people together for one cause: never forgetting Harambe.

Everyone remembers where they were when they heard the news. And somehow, a decade later, his legacy still lives on.

Gone, but never forgotten.
Rest easy to a true patriot. 🕊️🇺🇸

May 27, 1999 — May 28, 2016
Forever in our hearts.

[Jake Swanson @JSwansonIA]

11:55AM Saturday, May 2. The Iowa Speaker of the House & Senate Majority Leader are talking in the rotunda. End is near for the 2026 Legislative Session?

[High Yield Strategies @hystrategies]

During a subcommittee at the Capitol today, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture @MikeNaigIA shared that Iowa’s E15 Access Standard has saved Iowans over $65M since it went into effect in 2023. And savings are projected to grow!
Biofuels are good for Iowa & America.

[Fields of Freedom @FieldsFreedom24]

🚨HUGE news from Iowa, President Donald Trump made a clear promise:

“I support E-15 all year round—and we’re starting right now.”

Trump said he waited to say it in person, trusting @SpeakerJohnson and @LeaderJohnThune to deliver a deal for year-round E-15 that works for farmers, consumers, and refiners.

They’re close — and Iowa heard it first!

[Pat Garrett @PatJGarrett]

Don’t forget to adhere to all health guidelines.

[Congressman Zach Nunn @ZachNunn]

I’ve long fought to open new markets for Iowa’s soybean farmers and cattlemen. That fight continues today. Taxpayer dollars should never bankroll bailouts for foreign governments that undercut U.S. soybean exports or dump foreign beef into our food supply.

America leads the world in food and fuel because of our farmers, and that leadership starts in Iowa. Washington must meet that standard. I’m calling on the administration to protect Iowa’s markets, expand U.S. exports, and keep our agriculture economy strong for the next generation.

[Secretary Brooke Rollins @SecRollins]

.@USDA is announcing the Plan for American Ranchers and Consumers — a strategy to rebuild our cattle herd and lower prices.

Protect & Improve the Business of Ranching:
🌾 +5 million acres for grazing access alongside @SecretaryBurgum
🌩 Enhanced disaster recovery tools
✅ Support for new & young ranchers

Expand Processing, Transparency & Market Access:
✂️ Cut inspection costs by up to 75% for small processors
🇺🇸 Re-launch with massive campaign and enforce “Product of USA” labeling to ensure consumers know when they’re buying American beef — ONLY born, raised and slaughtered in US allowed.
📈 Boost processing capacity and rural jobs @SBA_Kelly

Grow the Domestic Herd & Long-Term Demand:
🏫 Increase farm-to-school protein purchasing
📊 Advance protein-focused dietary guidelines with @SecKennedy
💪 Build demand alongside supply to stabilize prices

We will continue to work around the clock to support our ranchers and ensure families across the nation can eat quality American beef - the very best in the world.🥩
https://t.co/o7NJtQLLPM

[POET @POETbiofuels]

“The demand from E15 and ethanol could save our corn industry — and really save a lot of family farms.” – Tyler Drewes, Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association President

Raised on a family farm in Deshler, Ohio, Drewes has seen firsthand how local ethanol production transformed opportunities for growers and why he’s now advocating for year-round E15.

Read more about how bioethanol plants create new demand for corn, support family farms, and strengthen rural economies: https://t.co/wKiWSfqamP

[Secretary Brooke Rollins @SecRollins]

Honored today to swear in a great MO farmer - Richard Fordyce as @USDA’s new Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation.

As head of USDA’s most farmer-facing mission area, Richard will play a critical role in getting dollars out the door, sitting down with producers on the ground, and putting Farmers First every step of the way.

He served as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency in the first Trump Administration, and now we’re thrilled to welcome him back to the second. Excited for all that lies ahead for America’s farmers and ranchers under his leadership! 🇺🇸🚜

[Iowa State Fair @IowaStateFair]

We'd like to thank our Fairgoers once again for an amazing Fair Sweet Fair. The 2025 Fair was the 3rd most attended Fair with 1,160,121 total Fairgoers through our 11-day run. We hope to see everyone again next year Aug. 13-23.

#IowaStateFair #FairSweetFair

[Secretary Brooke Rollins @SecRollins]

Record-breaking night at the Iowa State Fair’s Governor’s Steer Show for the BEST cause!🐂🇺🇸

Although we didn’t bring home the championship, I am so proud we placed top 5 AND that my steer, “Snoop Dogg,” brought in $45,600 - the top auction of the night - helping set a new record of $569,000 raised for the Ronald McDonald Houses! ❤️

[Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley]

Once again Beth has performed wonderfully for family reunion  If u knew Beth like I know Beth u would know the dependability  I know

[POET @POETbiofuels]

E15 is a win for consumers, farmers, and our environment—and it’s time we make it permanent.

After years of advocacy and state-level progress, the EPA has granted a nationwide emergency waiver allowing E15 to be sold all summer long. It’s a big step toward cleaner, more affordable fuel, but the fight continues to pass federal legislation that makes E15 access permanent across the country.

Read more at https://t.co/tq1EcoZ6Z5.

[Arby's @Arbys]

Our cheddar runs but these colors sure don’t

[Iowa Chill @IowaChill]

A lot of people aren’t ready for this conversation

[Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley]

Barbara w peonies and irises @ our farm

[Iowa Chill @IowaChill]

Matching Iowa Counties to their correlated city

[Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley]

Faithful Beth has once again prepared Grassley farm house ready for family clan to celebrate Easter. Pellet clean!!!

[Jake Swanson @JSwansonIA]

Amazing what’ll happen if you just give consumers access to buy a less expensive, American-made fuel like E15 or B20. They buy it. 💪🏼🌽

https://t.co/QiETN4li20

[Agri-Pulse Communications @agripulse]

Rollins appoints leaders for FSA, NRCS, RMA https://t.co/syOEZHh5PG