Articles tagged under: John Hoeven
Hoeven: Sugar Imports Are Not Needed
Published November 22, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is urging USDA to support American sugar farmers, saying the current sugar supply is more than adequate to meet domestic needs. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Hoeven said increasing sugar imports would…Hoeven Requests Increased Access for Propane
Published November 19, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Tuesday afternoon asking them to provide increase access to propane supplies and minimize supply disruptions. A wet, late harvest is creating increased demand for propane…ND Farmers Meet with RMA Administrator Barbre
Published November 12, 2019
USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven met with North Dakota farmers, bankers and crop insurance agents this past week. Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson said there were numerous questions about what qualifies…Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill for FY 2020
Published November 1, 2019
The U.S. Senate approved the Agriculture Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2020. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, who chairs the Senate ag appropriations committee, said the legislation makes sure farmers have access to risk management tools and capital. Funds for…USDA Closely Watching Harvest
Published October 29, 2019
While farmers attempt harvest, state and federal officials are working on securing disaster declarations. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Chuck Conner says the USDA is recognizing the need for urgency in this tough year. "I feel pretty confident we…Landowners Voice Private Property Right Concerns to Interior Secretary
Published October 4, 2019
Landowners voiced their concerns about private property rights to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt during a stop at Hope, North Dakota. "North Dakota farmers and their ancestors have always been great stewards of the land. That's part of the reason why…Disaster Aid Sign-Up Open at FSA
Published September 11, 2019
Farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP plus) at their local Farm Service Agency office. Earlier this year, Congress approved $3 billion for the USDA…Enforcement in U.S. and China Negotiations a Challenge
Published August 7, 2019
The U.S. and China didn’t make much progress in last week’s in-person meetings. Since then, President Trump has announced more tariffs could be on the way for China. Trump has also pledged to stand with American farmers in times of…FSA Administrator Visits ND to Discuss MFP Payments
Published August 6, 2019
USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce met with farmers, agriculture organizations and other state leaders in North Dakota on Monday. The trip was prompted by North Dakota Senator John Hoeven to discuss details of the new Market Facilitation Program…