Crop Producers

Subtitle A provides agriculture subsidies and Subtitle C provides commodity price supports, directly benefiting crop producers.

Section 2 amends the Emergency Conservation Program to allow agricultural producers to receive advance payments (up to 75% before work) for repair/replacement of fencing or other emergency measures to rehabilitate farmland, directly benefiting crop producers who need such conservation measures after events like wildfires.

Section 2(z)(1) allows Virginia to permit agricultural vehicles up to 90,000 lbs on Interstate System; Section 2(z)(2) defines covered agricultural vehicle as transporting unprocessed agricultural crops used for food, feed or fiber, benefiting crop producers via higher weight limits reducing transport costs.

Section 2(a) requires FCC to review rules relating to fixed satellite service, mobile satellite service, and earth exploration satellite service to determine if there are rule changes that could promote precision agriculture. Precision agriculture directly benefits crop producers by improving farming efficiency and yields.

The bill reauthorizes the United States Grain Standards Act through 2030, prioritizes improved grain grading technology, and requires reporting on technology evaluation to advance efficiency and consistency of grain grading, which benefits crop producers by improving market reliability and reducing grading discrepancies.

Division B, Title I funds the National Agricultural Statistics Service ($185,000,000) and Economic Research Service ($90,612,000), which provide data and analysis critical to crop producers' decision-making and market access.

Section 2 ensures Farm Services Agency offices remain open during shutdowns, allowing crop producers to continue accessing federal services such as loans, conservation programs, and commodity supports, which is a material benefit.

Section 3(b) directs the Secretary of Agriculture to use proceeds from terminated financial contracts to make one-time economic assistance payments to producers of each crop adversely impacted by loss of export markets during the 2025 marketing year.

Section 2(8)(A) increases funding from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 for the farm to school program, which supports procurement from local agricultural producers, directly benefiting crop producers.

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 crop producers who rely on H-2A workers for these tasks.

SEC. 2, SEC. 3, SEC. 5, SEC. 6, SEC. 7 provide incentives, loans, loan guarantees, technical assistance, and increased payments for adoption of precision agriculture practices and technology, directly benefiting crop producers who adopt such technologies.

Section 2(d)(1)(C)(iii) defines covered entities to include agricultural or silvicultural producer associations or other groups of producers, and Section 2(d)(13) allocates funding for grants to support climate mitigation and adaptation activities on agricultural land, which directly benefits crop producers through funding for practices that increase carbon sequestration, reduce emissions, and improve resilience.

Section 2 extends duty-free treatment for imports from certain African countries under AGOA through December 31, 2028, which benefits crop producers by expanding market access for African agricultural exports such as corn, wheat, soybeans, and cotton to the U.S.

Section 607 explicitly supports agricultural producers, including crop producers, by disseminating NASA Earth science data (precipitation, temperature, soil moisture, vegetation health) to inform decisionmaking, improve farm management and crop yield, and facilitate stability of the national food supply. This directly benefits crop producers such as corn, wheat, soybean, and cotton growers.

Section 2(b) allows the Secretary to make water from the Orland Project available to the Central Valley Project at any time, facilitating water transfers that benefit agricultural water users in the Central Valley, a major crop-producing region.

Title V, Section 501 specifically targets agriculture in the central United States for improved subseasonal to seasonal precipitation forecasts, directly aiding crop producers with better planting and harvest timing decisions.

Division B, Title VII, Section 7060(e)(1) provides not less than $720,000,000 for food security and agricultural development programs, which includes support for crop producers through international agricultural research and Feed the Future Innovation Labs.

Resolution recognizes the agricultural and economic significance of the Christmas tree industry to the State of Michigan and the Nation (section (2)). This acknowledges the industry's value, which is a benefit to crop producers involved in Christmas tree farming.

Section 3's expansion of bond exceptions for first-time farmers directly aids crop producers by improving access to tax-exempt financing for farmland and equipment.

Title II provides $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, which directly supports crop producers' access to credit for land and operational expenses.

Section 2 establishes an interagency working group to monitor trade data, coordinate trade actions, consult with producers, and recommend assistance for seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables, which directly benefits domestic crop producers of these goods.

Section 2's deferment of payments and 0.125% interest rate during the 2-year period directly aids crop producers (farmers/ranchers) by alleviating debt burdens and improving loan terms.

Section 201A(a)(1)(A) aims to keep agricultural land in production, and subsection (b)(2)(C)(vii) supports concentration of crop production on reduced irrigated acreage with equal or greater financial return, directly benefiting crop producers.

Section 501(c)(6) explicitly states that weather information will determine how subseasonal to seasonal temperature and precipitation relate to droughts, fires, floods, heat waves, and other high-impact weather disasters, directly aiding crop producers in planning and risk mitigation.

Section 2(b)(2)(A) mentions acquiring soil and moisture data to support operational forecasting and local commercial, agricultural needs, which directly aids crop producers via better drought monitoring and agricultural forecasting.

Section 2 amends the Emergency Conservation Program to allow agricultural producers to receive advance payments (75% for replacement, 50% for repair/restoration) and extends the deadline from 60 to 180 days, directly benefiting crop producers who need emergency conservation measures after wildfires or other emergencies.

Resolution designates Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry, directly benefiting crop producers by addressing stressors like weather unpredictability and market fluctuations.

Resolution highlights women agricultural producers and their sales of $222 billion in agricultural products, supporting crop producers through recognition and encouragement to enter the field.

Livestock includes animals used in agriculture; protecting livestock from vulture predation supports crop producers who rely on livestock for manure, draft power, or integrated farming systems, though less direct than meat/dairy.

Section 2(a)(3)(B) notes agritourism generates supplemental income for owners of agricultural enterprises, often small or family-run, which includes crop producers who may add agritourism activities like u-pick operations or farm stands.

Title I funds the National Institute of Food and Agriculture with $1,058,000,000 for research and education activities, including capacity building for non-land-grant colleges of agriculture and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, which directly supports crop producers through research and extension services.

Section 4(1) of the Critical Agricultural Materials Act (7 U.S.C. 178g(a)) is amended by striking ``(Public Law 93-638, 25 U.S.C. 450)'' and inserting ``(25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.)'' (SEC. 4(1)). This updates statutory references related to agricultural materials that could impact crop producers through tribal agricultural programs.

Section 2(f) protects privacy of loan and payment recipients under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, which includes programs accessed by crop producers (e.g., corn, wheat, soybean growers). Preventing unauthorized disclosure of applicant/recipient information supports trust and participation in USDA programs, benefiting crop producers.

Section 2(g) permits beneficial use of water from Crystal Reservoir, which could include irrigation for crops, directly aiding crop producers in the region.

Section 2(a)(1) funds SNAP benefits, which are used to purchase food including crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans, and fruits/vegetables, benefiting crop producers.

Section 2(a) provides variances for agricultural structures, which includes facilities used by crop producers (e.g., storage, processing), making flood insurance more accessible and reducing financial risk from floods.

Section 2 expands eligibility for certain USDA programs to include agricultural cooperatives with fewer than 2,500 employees, which benefits crop producers that are members of such cooperatives.

Funds used to purchase commodities (e.g., grains, soybeans, cotton) for distribution, aiding crop producers.

Section 101(d) adds 'Agricultural loans' as an authorized activity for Federal Savings Associations, which includes loans for crop production, directly benefiting crop producers.

Section 7060(c) provides not less than $768,000,000 for food security and agricultural development programs, including Feed the Future Innovation Labs that directly support crop producers through seed technology, farming practices, and market access.

The bill safeguards the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project's water delivery to agricultural land (Sec 2(3), 4(d), 9(1)-(4)), which directly supports crop producers in the region by ensuring reliable irrigation water for corn, wheat, soybean, and other crops without imposing costs or regulatory burdens.

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 crop producers through improved seeds, farming techniques, and market access for corn, wheat, soybeans, and cotton.

Title II provides $1,250,000,000 for direct loans and $650,000,000 for guaranteed loans under the Rural Community Facilities Program Account, and $50,000,000 for Rural Economic Development Loans Program Account, which supports crop producers through rural infrastructure and development financing.

Section 2(2)(B) adds land-grant colleges and universities to eligible institutions, and Section 2(5)(F) expands partners to include agricultural producers, increasing market opportunities for crop producers.

Section 4(b)(1)(A) and (2)(A) prioritize foods from covered producers, which includes small/medium-sized farms and socially disadvantaged farmers, directly benefiting crop producers who meet these criteria.

Section 2(c)(1)(B) includes advanced crop science and breeding, which directly aids crop producers through improved yields and resilience.