Hoeven Secures Senate Approval for FY2026 Agriculture Funding Legislation

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today secured Senate approval for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 agriculture funding bill, legislation that provides strong support for farmers and ranchers, agriculture research and rural America.
“This legislation invests in our farmers, ranchers and rural communities,” said Hoeven. “We prioritized funding essential tools for our producers like better access to capital and provisions to help protect against pests and diseases like the avian flu and chronic wasting disease. We also make important investments in agriculture research to continue the good work of NDSU, Grand Farm and their partners. Ultimately, this legislation is about helping ensure the success of our farmers, ranchers and agri-businesses.”
Hoeven priorities include:
Agriculture Research:
Support for Farmers and Ranchers