01.29.25

Hoeven to Serve as Chairman of Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that he will again serve as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. Hoeven has served as the lead Republican on the committee since 2017, having previously fulfilled the role of chairman in 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.”

          As chairman, Hoeven will continue his efforts to advance critical priorities for farmers, ranchers and rural America through annual funding legislation. This includes:

  • Advancing implementation of the $33.5 billion in disaster assistance that he worked to secure for producers in the year-end legislation.
  • Securing strong support for agriculture research, including:
    • The precision agriculture work being undertaken by Grand Farm, North Dakota State University (NDSU) and their partners.
    • The agriculture policy research center the senator is working to stand up at NDSU.
  • Ensuring access to credit for producers to better enable them to manage their operations, cover their costs and weather challenges.
  • Improving access to foreign markets for producers and agri-businesses.
  • Supporting greater transparency and competition in cattle markets, including through his Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program.
  • Providing regulatory relief to reduce costs for producers and making sure programs are voluntary and farmer-friendly.

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