Congress Proposes Doubling Funds to $100 Million for High-Tech Farming and Climate Research
Small agricultural businesses — including family farms and ag-tech startups — could benefit from the research breakthroughs this program funds. Technologies developed through AGARDA could eventually lower costs, improve yields, and help small operations compete with larger corporate farms, especially when it comes to adapting to climate challenges like drought and extreme weather.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
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Lawmakers reintroduced the ACE Agriculture Act to double funding for the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA) from $50 million to $100 million. The bill aims to support 'high-risk, high-reward' research projects that private capital often avoids.
Sens. Michael Bennet and Roger Marshall introduced the ACE Agriculture Act to bolster innovation at the USDA. The legislation aims to secure the food supply by funding breakthroughs in pest management, water conservation, and extreme weather resilience.
The ACE Agriculture Act focuses on practical tools to help producers adapt to a changing climate. The bill would expand the scope of AgARDA to include research on animal pathogens and pests, helping farmers increase global competitiveness.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
ACE Agriculture Act
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