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HFR Payment Rates to be Announced in November

Published October 21, 2026

Regarding the new Harvest Fuel Relief program, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says USDA plans to release commodity-specific payment rates in November for crops covered under Title I farm programs. The one-time payments will be based on planted acres, production costs,…

Burgum, ND Lawmakers Gather in Valley City

Published September 28, 2026

North Dakota leaders say progress is being made in a long-running dispute over federal wetland easements. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with farmers and landowners in Valley City Friday. The Fish and Wildlife Service is expanding a pilot program reviewing…

Livestock Provisions Included in Farm Bill Proposal

Published September 28, 2026

Speaking to the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association convention Saturday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said the farm bill would limit prairie dog habitat on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands to no more than 1.5 percent of an individual grazing allotment. It…

Hoeven: Deal With Differences, Get the Farm Bill Done

Published September 20, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven urged his colleagues on the Senate Agriculture Committee to bring issues like SNAP and the fix to Prop 12 to the floor, but move forward first at the committee level and pass a farm bill.…

Hoeven Pursues Supplemental Farm Assistance

Published June 28, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is working with the Trump administration to secure additional financial assistance for farmers while continuing efforts to strengthen the domestic sugar industry. Hoeven said supplemental aid is needed to bridge the gap until new farm…

Hoeven Priorities Included in Farm Bill Plan

Published June 24, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is praising the draft farm bill released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman. Hoeven said several of his legislative priorities are included in the proposal. That includes higher loan limits for FSA direct and…

Senate Eyes $30B Farm Aid

Published June 12, 2026

Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman says lawmakers are working on another farm aid package worth "$30 billion plus," crediting Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven for leading the push. "Right now, we're trying to find the vehicle to put…

Hoeven Announces Export-Focused Collaboration

Published May 27, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven has announced a new initiative to link the North Dakota State University Agricultural Risk Policy Center and the National Rural Export Center. Hoeven said the partnership will strengthen export opportunities for farmers, ranchers and rural…

Hoeven: Precision Ag Helps Reduce Fertilizer Bill

Published May 20, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven was part of the Trump Administration news briefing on the fertilizer issue. Hoeven praised the effort and pointed to additional long-term opportunities through precision agriculture and ag technology initiatives, including the Grand Farm near Fargo.…

Hoeven Wants CCC Funding Boost Included in Farm Bill Debate

Published May 7, 2026

With the House farm bill complete, the attention now shifts to the Senate. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven wants to see agricultural assistance and year-round E15 included in that debate. “We also need to increase the funding for the Commodity…

Articles tagged under: Senator John Hoeven

HFR Payment Rates to be Announced in November

Burgum, ND Lawmakers Gather in Valley City

Livestock Provisions Included in Farm Bill Proposal

Hoeven: Deal With Differences, Get the Farm Bill Done

Hoeven Pursues Supplemental Farm Assistance

Hoeven Priorities Included in Farm Bill Plan

Senate Eyes $30B Farm Aid

Hoeven Announces Export-Focused Collaboration

Hoeven: Precision Ag Helps Reduce Fertilizer Bill

Hoeven Wants CCC Funding Boost Included in Farm Bill Debate

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