Hoeven Discusses Priorities for Farm Country with U.S. Agriculture Industry Leaders Senator Introduces ND Native Josh Gackle at Senate Ag Committee Hearing

WASHINGTON – At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven discussed efforts to advance key priorities for farm country with agriculture industry leaders from across the U.S. The hearing included testimony from leaders in the soybean, sugarbeet, wheat, corn and barley industry, representing crops that are foundational to North Dakota’s agriculture economy. In particular, Hoeven discussed with the witnesses the importance of:
“Our discussion in the Senate Agriculture Committee this week made two things perfectly clear – we need to invest in the farm safety net and producers need better access to free and fair markets,” said Hoeven. “The reality is that the reference prices under ARC and PLC do not reflect the cost of production and need to be updated, while enhancing the affordability of crop insurance will ensure our farmers can recover from natural disasters and challenging markets, mitigating the need for future ad hoc assistance. At the same time, we need to recognize that the U.S. gets taken advantage of in international trade. Our producers deserve a fair deal, and we’re working with President Trump to secure better terms and improved market access in Canada, Mexico, China and elsewhere.”
Among others, the witnesses at the hearing included:
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