Senator John Hoeven Convenes Roundtable on Grassland Improvements for Next Senate Farm Bill
North Dakota U.S. Senator John Hoeven recently organized a roundtable discussion in Dickinson, N.D., focusing on improvements for grasslands to be included in the upcoming Senate Farm Bill. The meeting brought together U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, State Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring, and representatives from state grazing associations. Key issues addressed during the discussion included the establishment of mandatory country of origin labeling for beef sold in the U.S., a measure Senator Hoeven has consistently supported. Additionally, participants discussed strategies for managing prairie dog populations on National Grasslands and the reauthorization of a program dedicated to funding the improvement and restoration of grasslands in North Dakota. Senator Hoeven and Chief Schultz also emphasized the importance of enhancing access to these federal lands through infrastructure development, such as roads, to facilitate ranchers' access to their cattle. Weed control in grasslands was another significa... 
