Hoeven Pushes For Expanded Farm Assistance

N.D. Farmers Union president testifies to Senate Ag Committee

North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) President Matt Perdue testified on Tuesday, March 10 in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to underscore the importance of expanding domestic consumption of American agricultural products. “Family farmers are experiencing real economic pain. We need real solutions”, said Perdue. “We look forward to working with the Senate Agr...

Hoeven Pushes For Expanded Farm Assistance

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) spoke at the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing this week to advocate for a multi-front “bridge” strategy to support U.S. producers facing a tightening credit crunch and volatile markets. Introducing North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue as a key witness, Hoeven outlined a roadmap to provide immediate financial relief while long-term reforms from recent legislation take hold. Strengthening th…