Articles tagged under: Hoeven
A Trimmed-Down CR Passes
Published December 23, 2024
The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress included a short-term spending bill, disaster aid and a one-year farm bill extension. "It's never exactly the way you want it, but we made some major improvements to it," said North Dakota Senator…Facing the Loss of Stepped-Up Basis
Published July 22, 2021
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven went to the Senate floor Wednesday, outlining his opposition to the White House’s tax proposal. Hoeven cited the administration’s plan to eliminate stepped-up basis for farmers and ranchers. "Under current law when passing down a…Details Sought on Tax Proposal’s Impact on Agriculture
Published May 26, 2021
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman and six of their Republican colleagues are asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to explain the Biden Administration’s proposed tax policy and its impact on capital gains tax rates and…Hoeven Meets With USDA Nominee
Published April 19, 2021
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven met with USDA Deputy Secretary-Nominee Jewel Bronaugh and outlined the priorities for state farmers and ranchers. Hoeven wants the Quality Loss Adjustment program to be fully funded and the assistance should be distributed as soon…Public Comment Sought on Road Issue
Published October 6, 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is taking public comment through October 14th on its draft plan to deal with flooded and submerged roadways. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says FEMA’s current policy is burdensome and costly. These flooded roads impact…GOP Lawmakers Want USTR to Address MRLs in Future Trade Deals
Published April 3, 2020
North Dakota Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven have joined ten other Republican senators in asking the Trump Administration to address Maximum Residue Levels in any trade deal with the European Union. Crops like wheat, corn, sunflowers and potatoes may…Lawmakers Continue to Work on Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
Published March 23, 2020
Negotiations will continue today between congressional leaders and the Trump administration on a $2 trillion coronavirus bill. A Senate motion to bring the bill up for a vote came up short late last night. This proposal covers a broad spectrum,…Hoeven Promotes Precision Agriculture
Published November 28, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven spoke to Emerging Prairie’s autonomous focus group Wednesday, highlighting efforts to make North Dakota a hub for precision agriculture technologies. That includes support for the Grand Farm. That’s a project from Emerging Prairie to create…U.S. and EU Ink a Trade Deal for Beef
Published August 5, 2019
The United States and the European Union have signed an agreement that will increase the amount of U.S. beef going to the EU. This deal will nearly triple the amount of annual duty-free beef exports. "This is a tremendous victory…