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PRECISE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1616| Senate 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to significantly boost the adoption of precision agriculture practices and technology among farmers by leveraging federal incentives. It formally defines "precision agriculture" as managing and reducing crop or livestock production inputs with heightened granularity to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, and maintain environmental quality. "Precision agriculture technology" is also defined, encompassing various tools like GPS mapping, satellite imagery, sensors, and variable rate technology that enhance input efficiency. The legislation expands the purposes of rural development loans to explicitly include financing the acquisition of precision agriculture technology , aiming to promote best practices and reduce costs. Under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the bill allows for increased payments, covering up to 90 percent of the costs associated with adopting precision agriculture practices and acquiring relevant technology for conservation. Furthermore, producers receiving EQIP payments can also secure loans or loan guarantees for the same practices, with the Secretary mandated to inform them of this option. The bill integrates precision agriculture into the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) by making it eligible for supplemental payments, alongside resource-conserving crop rotations and advanced grazing management. It also directs the Secretary to emphasize the use of third-party providers for technical assistance in soil health planning, specifically including guidance on precision agriculture practices . These changes aim to provide comprehensive support for farmers transitioning to more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural methods.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-720
PRECISE Act of 2023
May 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Nov 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6143
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-720
    PRECISE Act of 2023


  • May 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • November 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6143
    Introduced in House

Agriculture and Food

PRECISE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1616| Senate 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
This bill seeks to significantly boost the adoption of precision agriculture practices and technology among farmers by leveraging federal incentives. It formally defines "precision agriculture" as managing and reducing crop or livestock production inputs with heightened granularity to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, and maintain environmental quality. "Precision agriculture technology" is also defined, encompassing various tools like GPS mapping, satellite imagery, sensors, and variable rate technology that enhance input efficiency. The legislation expands the purposes of rural development loans to explicitly include financing the acquisition of precision agriculture technology , aiming to promote best practices and reduce costs. Under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the bill allows for increased payments, covering up to 90 percent of the costs associated with adopting precision agriculture practices and acquiring relevant technology for conservation. Furthermore, producers receiving EQIP payments can also secure loans or loan guarantees for the same practices, with the Secretary mandated to inform them of this option. The bill integrates precision agriculture into the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) by making it eligible for supplemental payments, alongside resource-conserving crop rotations and advanced grazing management. It also directs the Secretary to emphasize the use of third-party providers for technical assistance in soil health planning, specifically including guidance on precision agriculture practices . These changes aim to provide comprehensive support for farmers transitioning to more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural methods.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-720
PRECISE Act of 2023
May 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Nov 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6143
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-720
    PRECISE Act of 2023


  • May 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • November 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6143
    Introduced in House
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted