Articles tagged under: John Hoeven
Hope for Progressive Trade Talks Remain
Published June 28, 2019
As discussions between the U.S. and China resume, there is hope progress will be made between the two countries. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven continues to be optimistic. "We're pushing for progress and advocating this trade agreement can be reached,"…Northern-State Lawmakers Praise Earlier Haying and Grazing
Published June 20, 2019
Northern-state lawmakers welcomed USDA's announcement of an earlier date for haying and grazing of cover crops. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the original date of November 1 was far too late for northern farmers and ranchers. "For example, by…Regional Basis Could Be Considered for MFP 2.0
Published June 13, 2019
Senate Agriculture Committee members pressed USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson for more details on the 2019 Market Facilitation Program in a hearing Thursday. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar asked if USDA is considering regional shipping disparities within each commodity. North Dakota…Aid is Important, But Trade Agreements are Better
Published May 29, 2019
There are still many unknowns about the new Market Facilitation Program payments for farmers. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is hopeful this is the final round of aid for farmers, and an agreement will be reached between the U.S. and…Funding the New USDA Trade Assistance Package
Published May 14, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is working with the USDA and the White House on the new trade aid. He confirms funding for the $15 billion range of aid would come through the Commodity Credit Corporation, funded by tariffs. "We…Trade Highlighted in White House Meeting
Published March 14, 2019
Trade was on the agenda when a group of Republican Senators met with President Donald Trump in the White House on Wednesday. A strategy to move the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement through Congress was reviewed. "We talked about the steel and aluminum…Seeking Market Access for Fresh Potatoes
Published February 19, 2019
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking the Trump Administration to prioritize market access for U.S. potatoes in its trade negotiations with China. Exports are significant for the fresh potato business and more market access is being sought. The letter…Looking at 2020 and Beyond
Published February 6, 2019
With the new Democratic majority in the House, Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson is back as chairman of the agriculture committee. Peterson has 12 new Democrats on his committee, including ten freshmen. ProFarmer analyst Jim Wiesemeyer is already looking at 2020…More Efforts Underway at USDA During the Shutdown
Published January 17, 2019
In addition to the temporary opening of Farm Service Agency offices, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven tells the Red River Farm Network there are efforts underway to help farmers and others who rely on USDA during the partial government shutdown.…