Friends in the Field Act

This bill seeks to enhance agricultural research and development by amending the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It specifically adds biological pest control to the list of high-priority research and extension areas. Under this amendment, grants can be provided for various activities related to biological pest control, including research, development, educational materials, information dissemination, and outreach programs . The primary objective of these efforts is to effectively limit crop damage and reduce food-borne illnesses through natural and environmentally friendly pest management strategies.