WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Celebrates Nomination of Iowan to USDA Leadership * RED OAK, Iowa - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) applauded the nomination of Glen Smith, an Iowa native, to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture. "I'm thrilled that a friend and fellow Iowan with a lifelong commitment to agriculture has been picked to serve as Under Secretary for Rur  more