North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is aligned with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson on the direction of Farm Bill 2.0, but several Senate priorities remain. Hoeven, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, met with Thompson and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman ahead of its release. “We’re all on the same page.” One key addition he wants included is year-round E15. “That’s not in there, but if it doesn’t come over with that in there, we would want to attach that and get year-round E-15 included.” Hoeven also highlighted updates to farm lending programs, including increased loan limits for direct and guaranteed loans, as well as support for beginning farmers. Hoeven is also pushing for a five percent top-up on prevented plant payments if it is not resolved administratively with the USDA.
