Articles tagged under: John Hoeven
FARMER Act-Good for Farmers and Taxpayers
Published April 10, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven has introduced the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience or FARMER Act. In Hoeven’s view, this proposal puts the farm back into the farm bill. "That means we've got enhanced crop insurance, which is…Ag Policy Research Center to Impact Policy Decisions
Published April 5, 2024
Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member John Hoeven helped secure $2 million for a new Ag Policy Research Center at NDSU. Once built, the North Dakota senator said it will help decision-makers know more about ag issues that are important…Chamber Hosts Hoeven Farm Bill Meeting
Published May 23, 2023
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven held a farm bill roundtable discussion with members of the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee. Hoeven was happy with the turnout of agriculture leaders and innovators that came to talk about the priorities…Groundwork Laid for Next Farm Bill
Published September 17, 2022
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven recognizes the disaster programs must be improved and be more responsive. "We'll build those enhancements into the livestock piece of the next farm bill," says Hoeven. "That's going to be the kind of ground work…FSA Fixes AGI Calculation Challenges in Disaster Aid
Published August 19, 2022
The Farm Service Agency has created an appeal process for farmers challenged by the Emergency Relief Program’s adjusted gross income calculation. The calculations prevented some farmers from fully recovering eligible losses due to payment limits. "This is very good news…Hoeven: A Boost in Reference Prices Needed
Published August 4, 2022
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven supports an increase in reference prices for the new farm bill. "Reference prices have to be updated for inflation or they're not relevant. We've had to update this in the past, but clearly, we're going…Updates Made in the Emergency Relief Program
Published July 28, 2022
The Farm Service Agency will indefinitely extend the deadline for farmers to return the pre-filled applications for phase one of the Emergency Relief Program. FSA is also starting to mail out the pre-filled Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program applications. A…LIP Payment Rates Adjusted
Published July 21, 2022
USDA updated payment rates under the Livestock Indemnity Program. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said this will provide more help for ranchers. "In essence, it increases the reimbursement they'll get for calves they lost in the blizzard last spring from…North Dakota Senators Ask for Federal Investigation of Fufeng Group
Published July 18, 2022
North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer want the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Treasury to review the Chinese food manufacturer Fufeng Group’s recent purchase of land near Grand Forks, North Dakota. The senators believe a full investigation…