This legislation mandates the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to undertake or contract for research and development concerning the integration of certain oilseed crops into existing double cropping and rotational cropping insurance policies. The bill specifically defines "covered oilseed crops" as rapeseed and canola varieties that require a cold period for flowering and are planted on land that would otherwise be fallow within a rotation pattern. The required research must involve consultation with stakeholders to assess factors influencing the availability and cost of crop insurance for these oilseed crops. It will also evaluate the potential risk management benefits , encompassing improvements to soil health, biodiversity, and the overall profitability of farming operations. The FCIC is directed to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 13 months, detailing the research findings and providing recommendations based on the study's outcomes.
Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act of 2023
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture and Food
Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-2395| Senate
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This legislation mandates the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to undertake or contract for research and development concerning the integration of certain oilseed crops into existing double cropping and rotational cropping insurance policies. The bill specifically defines "covered oilseed crops" as rapeseed and canola varieties that require a cold period for flowering and are planted on land that would otherwise be fallow within a rotation pattern. The required research must involve consultation with stakeholders to assess factors influencing the availability and cost of crop insurance for these oilseed crops. It will also evaluate the potential risk management benefits , encompassing improvements to soil health, biodiversity, and the overall profitability of farming operations. The FCIC is directed to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 13 months, detailing the research findings and providing recommendations based on the study's outcomes.