WASHINGTON DC — Several U.S. Senators, including Joni Ernst of Iowa and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, have introduced the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act . Supporters say this bipartisan effort aims to expand domestic manufacturing of renewable, biobased products to create new markets and jobs in rural America. The bill strengthens the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred Program, promoting American-made biobased products as alternatives to petroleum-derived materials. This initiative supports rural communities, boosts economic opportunities for farmers, and reduces reliance on foreign products. “For too long, we’ve allowed China and other foreign nations to eat our lunch in biomanufacturing,” said Senator Ernst. “As leaders in corn and soybean production, Iowa’s

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