Articles tagged under: John Hoeven
Challenging Basis Discussions Ahead of More Trade Aid
Published November 21, 2018
The second round of Market Facilitation Program payments will likely look similar to the initial current payments, according to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven.Farm Bill Finish Line Approaches
Published September 11, 2018
Following an USDA Forum with Under Secretary Bill Northey, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven updated the Big Iron crowd on the status of the farm bill. With a September 30 deadline to have the bill completed, Hoeven said the Supplemental…Hoeven Expects Farm Bill to be Finished “On Time”
Published August 21, 2018
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, who is a member of the farm bill conference committee, is confident the new farm bill is finalized before the current law expires at the end of September. "I really think we can and need…ND Farmers Dive Into More of USDA’s Aid Package
Published August 9, 2018
North Dakota farmers are learning a little more about USDA’s aid package. Red River Farm Network’s Carah Hart reports an update, noting more details on the $12 billion aid package will unfold in the next few weeks. Listen to this story.Working Out the Details of USDA’s Aid Package
Published August 3, 2018
There are still unknowns on USDA’s aid package, but North Dakota Senator John Hoeven confirmed with the Red River Farm Network Friday the Farm Service Agency met with state staff in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this past week to review…GF County Farmers Union to Host Young Farmers Event
Published August 2, 2018
The Grand Forks County Farmers Union is hosting a young farmers event on Wednesday at 3:30 pm. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven will be in attendance to discuss the current state of the farm economy. Grand Forks County Farmers Union…Senate Farm Bill Conferees Named
Published August 1, 2018
The Senate released their list of nine farm bill conferees on Wednesday. North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp will serve on the committee. Other conferees include Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, Senators Patrick…GOP Lawmakers Serve as Backdrop for White House Announcement
Published July 26, 2018
A group of Republican lawmakers were at the White House Wednesday to outline concerns about the Administration’s trade policy when they were brought into the Rose Garden announcement. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts said they unknowingly became “eye candy”…Farmers Just Want Access to Markets
Published July 25, 2018
More details of USDA’s trade assistance funding will be released in the next few weeks. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven explains why $12 billion is offered. "The administration estimates the impact of the retaliatory trade measures that have…