Articles tagged under: John Hoeven

Farm Bill Ready for Action After August Recess

Published August 11, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says the Senate Agriculture Committee has a farm bill ready to advance when lawmakers return from the August recess. Negotiations continue over changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but Hoeven believes the proposal balances…
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Buy-Up Option Restored

Published July 23, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will restore the five-percent prevented planting buy-up option under the Federal Crop Insurance Program. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Hoven thanked Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for supporting the…
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Seeking Support For Specialty Crops

Published May 27, 2026

Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Gary Shields says specialty crop producers continue facing significant economic pressure and are looking for additional support from policymakers. Shields said specialty crops face higher production costs and unique challenges compared to traditional program…
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Senate Farm Bill Timeline Outlined

Published May 17, 2026

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar are scheduled to meet this week to discuss the farm bill. On the sidelines of this past week’s agriculture committee hearing, Boozman said the farm bill text will be…
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Hoeven Pushes Expanded Farm Aid Package

Published May 4, 2026

Lawmakers are working to deliver additional financial support for farmers as economic pressures continue across agriculture. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven says the proposal builds on the current Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and could total tens of billions…
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Hoeven Announces Major USDA Research Expansion in North Dakota

Published April 23, 2026

North Dakota is set to expand its role in federal agricultural research under a new USDA reorganization plan. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven says the move will bring 45 additional Agricultural Research Service employees and 10 new research…
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Hoeven Pushes For More Farm Aid

Published April 23, 2026

Lawmakers are considering additional financial support for farmers as rising input costs and global uncertainty continue to strain the ag economy. During an Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Chairman John Hoeven called for more assistance and a higher borrowing limit for…
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