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BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven addressed the North Dakota Farmers Union annual meeting, where he outlined key priorities for the next Farm Bill. As a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has been gathering input from North Dakota producers to ensure the nation's farm policy is enhanced.

"As we continue to negotiate our nation's agriculture policy, my top priority is keeping the farm in the Farm Bill," said Hoeven. "In the meantime, we've provided stability and predictability for our producers by passing a year-long extension of the current Farm Bill. That gives us time to ensure we pass the strongest bill possible, making needed improvements to crop insurance, the counter-cyclical safety net, loan programs, and livestock disaster assistance programs, among other priorities."

Hoeven emphasized the importance of feedback from local groups like Farmers Union in shaping these efforts. He expressed his appreciation for their hard work in providing the lowest-cost, highest-quality food supply in the world.

Today's meeting is part of Hoeven's ongoing efforts to gather direct feedback from North Dakota farmers and ranchers as work continues on the next farm bill. He has been meeting with local producers and organizing meetings between North Dakotans and key officials to ensure their voices are heard.

Click this link to access more information: https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-working-to-keep-the-farm-in-the-farm-bill-outlines-key-agriculture-priorities-at-farmers-union-annual-meeting