Secretary Rollins announced that the USDA’s application process for the weather-based agricultural aid will commence in the coming weeks.
“We have to make sure we’re getting it done for our farmers and our ranchers every single day. We want to work together to find savings, but we have to know that we’re still going to deliver the service that keeps our family farms and ranches going, to the benefit of every single American,” said Hoeven. “We appreciate Secretary Rollins making it a priority to fully-staff and keep open FSA offices. These front-line FSA officers are the ones who work directly with our farmers and ranchers and help provide the service they deserve.”
Hoeven highlighted the $33.5 billion secured to assist producers with market, price, and weather challenges. Hoeven noted that North Dakota producers have already received about half a billion dollars from the $10 billion market-based aid.
Hoeven looks forward to continuing efforts with the USDA to implement the $21 billion weather-based assistance, with the application process starting soon.