Highway Bill in Congress Would Restore Crop Insurance Cuts

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's U.S. senators say a highway bill that Congress is poised to pass this week restores $3 billion in cuts to crop insurance in the budget agreement completed in October.

Sens. John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp say the provision is important for farmers and ranchers across the country because it boosts their safety net.

South Dakota U.S. Sen. John Thune says the transportation bill also eases licensing requirements for people hauling smaller amounts of diesel fuel for ag-related uses.

The five-year, $281 billion transportation bill is expected to pass by Friday.

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