Articles tagged under: kevin cramer

USDA Undersecretary Northey Learns About Yield and Quality Losses

Published November 9, 2019

During his visit to the Red River Valley, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey heard from farmers dealing with an unprecedented harvest season. Northey said crop insurance is especially challenged in a year like this when quality…
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A Unique Role in RFS Debate

Published October 8, 2019

Regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard, Senator Kevin Cramer said North Dakota is in a unique position. "There's no state in the country that better exemplifies the importance of balance on this issue with corn being our number one crop and…
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Optimism Expressed for Ratifying the USMCA

Published September 18, 2019

At the Heritage Foundation on Tuesday, Vice President Mike Pence called on Congress to ratify the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. "By demonstrating our ability to unify our economy with our neighbors to the north and south, we'll only strengthen the…
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MFP Funding Tied to Stopgap Spending Measure

Published September 16, 2019

Congress must pass a continuing resolution by October 1 to keep the government running. USDA’s Market Facilitation Program is part of that discussion. House Appropriations Committee Chair Nita Lowey may reject the Trump Administration’s request for $30 billion in Commodity…
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Cramer Asks for Progress in U.S. and Japan Trade Talks

Published August 7, 2019

After meeting with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is asking U.S. and Japanese trade negotiators to advance mutually beneficial trade agreements. Cramer says with farmers sacrificing disproportionately more in the Chinese trade dispute,…
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HOS Regs Up For Public Comment

Published July 23, 2019

The Transportation Department is seeking public comment on the hours-of-service regulations for agriculture. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the agriculture industry is vital to our nation and additional flexibility is being considered for farmers and commercial drivers. North Dakota Senator…
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Cramer Remains Optimistic about USMCA Ratification

Published July 19, 2019

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is optimistic about the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement being ratified this year. "I think House lawmakers do feel a sense of urgency to get things done. A number of farm-state Democrats are starting to flex…
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ND, MN, MT Lawmakers Want Grain Issue Addressed

Published July 10, 2019

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is asking the Trump Administration to address Canada’s restrictions on U.S. grain within the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The lawmakers point to Canada’s Variety Registration System that limits the varieties of wheat that can be in…
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