Articles tagged under: Senate
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…Senate Introduces Livestock Hauler Bill
Published May 2, 2019
On Wednesday, the Transporting Livestock Across American Safely Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan bill would exempt miles for livestock haulers under the Hours of Service rule regulation and increase driving time hours. Cattle industry organizations welcomed…Checkoff Bill Resurfaces in U.S. Senate
Published March 29, 2019
A bill seeking changes in the mandatory commodity checkoff programs has been reintroduced in the Senate. The proposal would put restrictions on the organizations receiving checkoff funds. It also calls for more transparency and more audits. The bill is being…Hillsboro, ND Farmer Sworn in as Senator
Published March 27, 2019
Hillsboro, North Dakota farmer and rancher Randy Lemm was sworn as the new state senator for District 20. Lemm fills a vacancy left by former Senator Arne Osland of Mayville, who recently suffered a stroke. "Randy will understand what is…Cramer Wins North Dakota Senate Race
Published November 7, 2018
Congressman Kevin Cramer will be sworn in as North Dakota’s newest senator, defeating incumbent Heidi Heitkamp Tuesday by nearly 11 percent. During a recent interview with the Red River Farm Network, Cramer was asked what his priorities would be if…Heitkamp Outlines Farm Bill Priorities for Conference
Published August 2, 2018
The entire North Dakota congressional delegation has been selected to serve on the farm bill conference committee. North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp says the top priority is getting the bill completed before it expires on September 30. "With everything that's going…Waiting for Senate Conference Committee Decision
Published July 22, 2018
The Senate schedule for this week does not include action on the farm bill. To move forward, the Senate must pass a motion to go to a conference committee and appoint the members of that committee. It seems unlikely a…Senate Makes a Trade Statement
Published July 12, 2018
On Wednesday, U.S. Senators voted to include language for providing a role for Congress in making a determination of trade tariffs related to national security concerns. DTN reports the language is watered down from earlier demands, but this is the…Farm Bill Moves to the Senate
Published June 25, 2018
The Senate farm bill is expected to come up for a cloture vote late this afternoon, which would bring the legislation to the floor later this week. As a result, the House-Senate conference committee could begin work after the July…