Agribusiness

Section 2(b)(1)(A) expands the depredation order to additional states, allowing aquaculture facilities to take double-crested cormorants, which benefits fish farming operations (part of agribusiness) by reducing predation losses.

Section 2(a)(3)(C) states agritourism spurs economic development in rural communities, and Section 3(c)(d) directs the Office to promote agritourism businesses, which includes agribusinesses diversifying into agritourism.

Section 10 exempts agricultural stormwater discharge from permit requirements, reducing regulatory burden for agribusiness.

Title II includes $25,000,000,000 for section 502 unsubsidized guaranteed loans for rural housing, which benefits agribusiness through rural development and housing programs that support agricultural communities and related industries.

Section 2(e)(1)(A) directs the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with covered entities to purchase blue catfish from watermen; covered entities are defined in (10)(E) as persons engaged in manufacturing or processing pet food, animal feed, or aquaculture feed, which are part of the agribusiness industry. This creates a market for their products, providing a benefit.

Section 4(11) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020(d)) is amended by striking ``(25 U.S.C. 450)'' and inserting ``(25 U.S.C. 5321 et seq.)'' (SEC. 4(12)). This updates references to Indian Self-Determination Act provisions that relate to tribal agriculture and food programs, which could benefit agribusiness through expanded tribal contracting opportunities.

Section 2(f) strengthens privacy protections for recipients of loans and payments processed by the Farm Service Agency, which administers programs benefiting agribusinesses such as ADM, Cargill, Bunge, and Tyson Foods. By safeguarding borrower information, the bill reduces risk of data misuse and supports continued participation in federal farm programs, providing a clear benefit to agribusiness.

Division B, Title I, Section 101 provides continuing appropriations for agricultural programs, including the Office of the Secretary, Agricultural Research Service, and other USDA agencies, which support agribusiness through research, extension, and program funding.

Section 2(g) allows the City to use water in Crystal Reservoir for any beneficial use, subject to Colorado water laws, which could support agricultural irrigation and thus benefit agribusiness.

Section 2(a)(1) appropriates funds for uninterrupted benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which increases demand for food products purchased by SNAP recipients, benefiting agribusinesses that supply food commodities.

Section 2(a) amends the National Flood Insurance Act to allow variances for agricultural structures in special flood hazard zones, reducing regulatory barriers and enabling farmers to obtain flood insurance more easily, which benefits agribusinesses that operate such structures.

Section 2 deems Farm Services Agency services essential during a government shutdown, ensuring continued operation of USDA services that support farmers and agribusinesses, providing a clear benefit by maintaining access to federal farm programs and assistance.

Section 3(a)(2) clarifies that authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft containing nonedible migratory bird parts are not prohibited under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which supports cultural practices that may involve use of bird parts in traditional crafts, potentially benefiting Alaska Native artisans and related cultural economies, which can be linked to agribusiness through traditional subsistence and cultural heritage activities.

Section 2 expands eligibility for certain USDA programs to include agricultural cooperatives with fewer than 2,500 employees, which benefits agribusiness entities that operate as cooperatives.

Section 2(a) expands the definition of agricultural labor to include handling, planting, drying, packing, packaging, processing, freezing, grading, storing, or delivering agricultural commodities, which benefits agribusinesses involved in these activities.

Section 2 appropriates $462.5 million for emergency food assistance under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, which funds distribution of commodities (food) to low-income households, benefiting agribusinesses that supply food products.

Section 2(a) amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act to treat ranchers with grazing agreements on national grasslands the same as permittees on other Federal land, which benefits agribusiness involved in livestock grazing on public lands.

Section 2(d)(13)(A) provides $150 million per fiscal year for grants to covered entities (including agricultural producer associations, farmer cooperatives, institutions of higher education, etc.) to develop, modify, or implement climate mitigation and adaptation proposals on agricultural land, directly benefiting agribusiness entities engaged in agricultural production.

Section 2 extends duty-free treatment for imports from certain African countries under AGOA through December 31, 2028, which benefits agribusiness by expanding market access for African agricultural exports to the U.S.

Section 101(d) amends the Home Owners' Loan Act to add 'Agricultural loans' as an authorized activity for Federal Savings Associations, directly benefiting agribusiness by expanding their access to agricultural lending.

Section 607 (NASA Data for Agricultural Applications) directs NASA to partner with other Federal agencies to disseminate NASA Earth science data to support American agricultural producers, including water, soil, vegetation, land-use data, and to advance precision agricultural capabilities. This clearly benefits agribusiness by providing data and tools for improved farm management and crop yield.

Section 429 establishes federal policy for forest biomass energy, directly benefiting agribusinesses involved in biomass supply chains (e.g., ADM, Cargill) through promotion of forest bioenergy and private investment incentives.

Title V, Section 501 establishes pilot projects for agriculture in the central United States, improving weather and climate information for agriculture, which benefits agribusiness through better forecasting for crop planning and risk management.

Section 2(3) and (4) describe the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project and District as providing irrigation water to agricultural land in eastern Montana and western North Dakota, and Section 4(d) and 9(1)-(4) explicitly protect the project's authorized purposes, water delivery obligations, and operational responsibilities from alteration, ensuring continued agricultural water supply without financial burden.

Title II includes funding for Rural Development programs, including Rural Business--Cooperative Service with $2,000,000,000 for guaranteed loans and $63,600,000 for grants, which supports agribusiness through rural business development and value-added agricultural product market development grants (Sec. 779).

Section 1(b)(2)(B) requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide a quitclaim deed releasing the reversionary interest in State forest land to Deli, Inc., a sphagnum moss production business, enabling a land exchange that benefits Deli, Inc.'s agricultural operation.

Section 3 expands exceptions to private activity bond rules for first-time farmers, increasing dollar limits and adjusting for inflation, which benefits agribusiness by facilitating financing for farm equipment and land purchases.

Title II includes $3.5B for guaranteed farm ownership loans and $3.1B for direct farm ownership loans, $2B for unsubsidized guaranteed operating loans and $1.633B for direct operating loans, emergency loans, Indian tribe land acquisition loans, guaranteed conservation loans, and boll weevil eradication program loans under the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund program account, which directly supports agribusiness operations.

Section 2(a) amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act to treat ranchers with grazing agreements on national grasslands the same as permittees on other Federal land, which benefits agribusiness involved in livestock grazing on public lands.

Section 2 provides payment deferment and interest rate reduction for eligible borrowers (farmers/ranchers) on direct farm loans, which benefits agribusinesses involved in farming operations by reducing financial strain and improving cash flow.

Section 2(8)(A) increases funding for the farm to school program from $5,000,000 to $15,000,000, providing grants for procurement from local agricultural producers, which benefits agribusinesses supplying food to schools.

Section 2 amends the Fishing Safety Training and Research Grants programs to increase funding to $6,000,000 per fiscal year 2025-2029 and expands training to include behavioral and physical health risks such as substance use disorder and worker fatigue for fishing vessel operators and crewmembers. This directly benefits the commercial fishing industry, which is part of agribusiness (seafood harvesting and processing).

Section 4(d) and Section 9(1)-(4) explicitly protect the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project and District from financial or operational burdens, ensuring their authorized purposes, water delivery obligations, and existing water rights remain unaffected. This benefits agribusiness reliant on irrigation water from the project in eastern Montana and western North Dakota.

Section 2(b)(2)(A) states the Program will acquire soil and moisture data to support operational forecasting and local commercial, agricultural, and emergency management needs, directly benefiting agribusiness through improved agricultural production forecasts and food security.

Resolution supports mental health awareness in agriculture, recognizing agricultural producers and workers as providers of high-quality products, which benefits agribusiness by promoting workforce well-being and reducing stigma.

Resolution designates March 27, 2025 as National Women in Agriculture Day, recognizing women's role in agriculture and encouraging their participation, which benefits agribusiness by promoting workforce development and market expansion.

Section 2's advance payment option for agricultural producers to carry out emergency conservation measures (e.g., farmland rehabilitation) supports agribusiness entities that rely on farmland productivity and may participate in or benefit from such programs.

Section 2(c)(1)(B) references advanced crop science, breeding, and biological pest control, which supports agribusiness firms engaged in large-scale agriculture and food processing.

Same provisions benefit agribusiness involved in transporting unprocessed agricultural crops; increased weight limits improve logistics efficiency for large processors like ADM, Cargill, Bunge.

Division B appropriates $1.089B for National Institute of Food and Agriculture research and education, $561.7M for extension activities, $1.167B for Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and $222.9M for Agricultural Marketing Service, directly supporting agribusiness through research, inspection, and market development.

Sec. 414 considers agricultural work performed on farms as qualifying for H-2A visa admission, potentially increasing labor supply for agribusinesses like Tyson Foods and Cargill that rely on seasonal agricultural workers.

Division B, Title VII, Section 7060(e)(1) provides not less than $720,000,000 for food security and agricultural development programs, which directly benefits agribusinesses involved in global food supply chains.

Section 7060(d) provides not less than $720,000,000 for food security and agricultural development programs, including not less than $175,000,000 for international agricultural research, which directly benefits large agribusiness conglomerates like ADM, Cargill, and Bunge.