Articles tagged under: Senator Hoeven
Hoeven Hosts Ag Video Conference
Published April 6, 2020
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven included USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson and USDA Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations Ken Barbic in a Friday video conference with state ag leaders. Hoeven said help for livestock producers is a top priority. Barbic…Ag Provisions Included in Stimulus Bill
Published March 25, 2020
After five days of negotiations, an economic stimulus bill that responds to the current coronavirus crisis will be ready for a vote early this afternoon. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made announcement overnight. This is…Waiting on WHIP+
Published February 8, 2020
USDA is being asked to quickly implement the sugarbeet eligibility requirements within the WHIP+ program. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association executive director Harrison Weber says USDA is cooperating with the sugarbeet industry. "Unfortunately, we don't have a date or…Seeking an Equitable Solution for Beet Growers
Published December 11, 2019
USDA is reviewing options to provide disaster assistance to sugarbeet producers. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson and Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative CEO Kurt Wickstrom met with USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey to discuss the losses seen this fall.…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…Senators React to RFS Rule-making Announcement
Published October 16, 2019
Reacting to the EPA’s final proposal for the Renewable Fuel Standard, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said “farmers need certainty during these difficult times.” Hoeven also wants fairness for traditional energy producers and is encouraging agriculture and energy industries to…FSA Administrator in ND Today
Published August 5, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven will host Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce for two different events today. There will be a roundtable with farm leaders about farm bill implementation and the latest round of Market Facilitation Program payments. Following…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…FCC to Establish Precision Ag Task Force
Published June 18, 2019
The Federal Communications Commission plans to create a precision agriculture task force. The FCC will work with USDA to put together this 15-member task force. This group is expected to include farmers, internet providers, the electric cooperative industry, precision agriculture…