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Senator John Hoeven has announced his return as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. Hoeven, who has been the lead Republican on the committee since 2017, previously served as chairman during the 115th and 116th Congresses.

“The hard work of our farmers and ranchers provides a solid foundation for North Dakota’s economy, while ensuring Americans continue to benefit from the lowest-cost, highest-quality food supply in the world,” said Hoeven. “My role on the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee has been a tremendous opportunity to address the needs of our producers, agri-businesses and rural communities. I look forward to serving as chairman once again, where I will continue working to provide the tools and resources needed to support a strong ag economy, while advancing new innovations and market access to give our producers a competitive edge in the global economy.”

In his capacity as chairman, Hoeven aims to further critical priorities for farmers, ranchers, and rural America through annual funding legislation. Key initiatives include advancing disaster assistance implementation valued at $33.5 billion that he helped secure in year-end legislation.

Hoeven also emphasizes strong support for agriculture research. This includes precision agriculture projects conducted by Grand Farm, North Dakota State University (NDSU), and their partners, along with efforts to establish an agriculture policy research center at NDSU.

Additionally, Hoeven is focused on ensuring access to credit for producers to help them manage operations effectively. Improving foreign market access for producers and agri-businesses is another priority.

The senator supports increased transparency and competition in cattle markets through initiatives like his Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program. He also advocates for regulatory relief aimed at reducing costs for producers while ensuring programs remain voluntary and farmer-friendly.