North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Montana Senator Jon Tester are urging USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie to expedite agricultural disaster assistance. In September, Congress approved $9.25 billion for WHIP+, including $750 million specifically for livestock producers. The lawmakers spoke to Bonnie and said farmers and ranchers need the details of the program as soon as possible to make plans for next year.
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