North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says progress is being made on key ag priorities, but more work is needed to support farmers through ongoing challenges. Hoeven welcomed the EPA’s move to allow summer E-15 sales but emphasized the need for a permanent solution. “Ultimately, what we want is year-round E-15, to find a vehicle, whether it’s the farm bill or supplemental, to not only give the public another good option year-round but obviously it’s important for our farmers.” Hoeven also pointed to the need for additional support through the Farm Bridge Assistance Program. “That’s been very helpful, but we need more to complete that farm bridge assistance, and we’re working on it now.” Rising input costs remain a major concern, especially fertilizer tied to Middle East tensions. “Phosphates and other inputs have really skyrocketed because of Iran. I think this will be short-lived, but right now it’s a problem.” Click here to listen to Jamie Dickerman’s full interview with Senator John Hoeven.
