Articles tagged under: John Hoeven
Ag Relief Faces September 30 Deadline
Published August 22, 2020
The USDA is on a deadline to spend $14 billion made available for agriculture in the CARES Act. Once September 30 arrives, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said Commodity Credit Corporation funds will be replenished for a new fiscal year…ND Roundtable Focuses on Wetland Easement Improvements
Published August 22, 2020
North Dakota Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven hosted a roundtable discussion on Wednesday regarding recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service guidance. This guidance clarified pre-1976 wetland easement boundaries and offered a process to appeal wetland maps. Ellingson Companies Director…Hoeven and Northey Discuss Options For ND Farmers
Published August 14, 2020
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey have discussed the financial challenges facing farmers and ranchers. Hoeven urged Northey to utilize the $14 billion in CCC funding and the remaining Coronavirus Food Assistance Program money to help…Senate COVID-19 Package for Ag Expected to Total $34 Billion
Published July 27, 2020
The Senate’s version of the phase four economic stimulus package could propose around $34 billion to help farmers and ranchers. According to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, the Senate isn’t approaching an increase in the Commodity Credit Corporation in this…Hoeven Roundtable Focuses on New COVID-19 Aid
Published July 15, 2020
Lawmakers are getting feedback on more coronavirus-related assistance. In a roundtable discussion with local farm groups on Wednesday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven outlined the path forward. "The way we help agriculture this time will likely look similar to what…Deciding How to Use Replenished CCC Funds
Published July 2, 2020
An additional $14 billion is available to replenish the Commodity Credit Corporation this month. That money can be used a few different ways to help farmers. including the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. "The question is do we use the $14…More Clarity Provided on the CFAP Payments
Published May 29, 2020
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a call with local farm groups to get feedback on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments last week. In the discussion, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association president Joe Ericson asked North Dakota Farm…Senators Ask USDA for Producer Indemnity Support
Published May 11, 2020
A bipartisan group of senators are asking the USDA to help pork producers forced to depopulate herds in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter, the lawmakers request indemnity funds for the immediate crisis. Pork producers typically send more than two…Sugarbeet Processors Welcome Bladow’s Return
Published May 1, 2020
The U.S. Beet Sugar Association has named Cassie Bladow as its new president. Most recently, Bladow was the chief of staff for North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. Before that, Bladow was the USBSA vice president. Bladow is a Minnesota native…