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Senator John Hoeven has recently used his social media platform to highlight a series of meetings and initiatives focused on agriculture and energy in North Dakota. The posts, published between August 12 and August 15, 2025, document his engagements with federal officials and industry leaders as well as efforts to support local producers.

On August 12, Hoeven wrote: "Appreciated @forestservice Chief Schultz accepting my invite to ND to hear directly from ranchers and energy producers. We're working to improve grasslands access, support energy, manage weeds and prairie dogs, and reclaim orphaned wells." This tweet references the Senator's collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service chief aimed at addressing land management issues relevant to both agricultural producers and the energy sector.

The following day, on August 13, Hoeven posted about an event at the University of North Dakota’s Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), stating: "Appreciated the opportunity to host @ENERGY @SecretaryWright at @UofNorthDakota’s EERC. We're aligning coal and oil to double recovery in the Bakken and extend the life of coal plants—delivering more affordable, reliable American energy and strengthening our energy dominance." The message underscores ongoing collaborations between state institutions and federal agencies intended to boost fossil fuel production efficiency while maintaining power plant operations.

On August 15, Hoeven shared details from an agricultural roundtable held at The BC Fair with Senator John Thune: "Joined @LeaderJohnThune today at @TheBCFair for an ag roundtable. We highlighted important wins like $33.5 billion in disaster assistance and Farm Bill improvements in OB3 that strengthen the farmsafety net & make crop insurance more affordable for farmers & ranchers across the". In this post, he pointed out recent legislative achievements such as significant disaster relief funding and enhancements in farm policy designed to benefit agricultural stakeholders.

Senator John Hoeven represents North Dakota in the U.S. Senate. His work often centers on supporting rural economies through legislation related to agriculture policy—including regular updates on developments surrounding farm bills—and advocating for continued development of domestic energy resources.