This bill aims to promote the growth of clean and sustainable feedstocks, particularly winter canola, by enhancing crop insurance options and supporting renewable fuel production. It mandates the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to conduct research and development into including specific oilseed crops , such as winter rapeseed and canola, in double-cropping and rotational cropping insurance policies. This research will evaluate factors affecting insurance availability and cost, alongside potential risk management benefits for soil health, biodiversity, and farm profitability. Additionally, the bill expands the research scope of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to specifically examine the benefits and opportunities of supplemental and alternative crops, including winter rapeseed and canola. It authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029 to support this research. Finally, the FCIC is required to submit a report to Congress within 13 months, detailing the results of its research and development and providing any relevant recommendations.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and Food
Winter Canola Study Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-2858| House
| Updated: 4/10/2025
This bill aims to promote the growth of clean and sustainable feedstocks, particularly winter canola, by enhancing crop insurance options and supporting renewable fuel production. It mandates the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to conduct research and development into including specific oilseed crops , such as winter rapeseed and canola, in double-cropping and rotational cropping insurance policies. This research will evaluate factors affecting insurance availability and cost, alongside potential risk management benefits for soil health, biodiversity, and farm profitability. Additionally, the bill expands the research scope of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to specifically examine the benefits and opportunities of supplemental and alternative crops, including winter rapeseed and canola. It authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029 to support this research. Finally, the FCIC is required to submit a report to Congress within 13 months, detailing the results of its research and development and providing any relevant recommendations.