The "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024" outlines various policies and programs related to agriculture, conservation, trade, nutrition, credit, rural development, research, forestry, energy, horticulture, crop insurance, and livestock. It provides definitions, sets loan rates, adjusts prices, introduces disaster assistance, and includes initiatives that support sustainable agricultural practices, food security, and rural development, among other topics aimed at enhancing national food and agriculture systems.

In this section of the bill, the "Department" refers to the Department of Agriculture, and the "Secretary" refers to the Secretary of Agriculture.

The section amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to extend the reference price date to September 30, 2024, and updates various reference prices for agricultural products, such as increasing the prices for items like wheat, corn, rice, and oilseeds.

The amended Section 1112 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 introduces a one-time chance for farm owners to add "base acres" if they meet certain conditions related to planting history between 2019 and 2023. The allocation of base acres is based on a specific formula, and eligible farms can receive base acres unless total allocations across the country exceed a set limit, in which case a reduction is applied.

The section amends the Agricultural Act to extend coverage options for producers, allowing them to make elections for crop years 2025 through 2029, similar to previous years. It specifies that for 2026 through 2029, producers should maintain the same coverage for each covered crop as they had for the 2024 crop year.

The section amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 by extending certain deadlines related to price loss coverage from 2023 and 2024 to 2029.

The section updates the Agricultural Act of 2014 by extending certain provisions related to agriculture risk coverage from 2023 to 2029. It adjusts percentages of benchmark revenue for crop years up to 2024 and introduces a new percentage for crop years 2025 through 2029.

The text amends sections of the Agricultural Act of 2014 to extend the availability of nonrecourse marketing assistance loans and updates loan rates for various crops for the 2025 through 2029 crop years. It specifies new loan rates for different commodities, including wheat, corn, and cotton, while also providing a special rule for seed cotton and corn.

The section amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to adjust the repayment rates for upland cotton by introducing a formula for determining the world market price and allowing for reimbursement to producers who repay loans, reflecting the lowest market price within a specified period.

The amendment to Section 1204 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 outlines new repayment rates for extra long staple cotton, specifying that the rate should be the lower of the existing rate or the prevailing world market price adjusted by the Secretary. It also includes provisions for additional price adjustments to support competitive marketing and prevent stockpiling, and extends certain program dates to 2030.

The Agricultural Act of 2014 has been updated to extend storage credits for crop years 2014 through 2024 and include payments for cotton storage costs for the years 2025 to 2029. The payment rates depend on location, with $4.90 for cotton stored in California or Arizona and $3.00 for other states, or the current tariff rate, whichever is lower.

The section amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to specify that the economic assistance for textile mills will be valued at 3 cents per pound until July 31, 2024, and will increase to 5 cents per pound starting on August 1, 2024.

The section amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to extend the loan rates for raw cane sugar to 2024 and sets a new rate of 24 cents per pound for the years 2025 through 2029. It also specifies that the loan rate for those years will be 136.55 percent of this new rate.

The amendment to Section 167 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 sets specific storage rates for sugar under the Commodity Credit Corporation. Starting with the 2025 crop year, refined sugar storage will be at least 34 cents per hundredweight per month, and raw cane sugar storage will be at least 27 cents per hundredweight per month. Additionally, it changes the text to clarify that these rates apply through 2024 for prior years.

The section updates parts of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 regarding beet sugar allotments. It specifies that in cases of adjustment, preference should be given to processors with available sugar and sets a timeline for reassignment determinations following the January report on agricultural supply and demand.

The United States Trade Representative, with the Secretary's help, will handle reallocating unused sugar imports if certain agreements with Mexico remain in place. Additionally, a study will explore whether new rules for refined sugar imports are needed, potentially leading to new regulations that support the domestic sugar industry while staying aligned with international trade agreements.

The section outlines changes to the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, specifying that adjustments to tariff rate quotas must be made exclusively to directly address an issue, and it supersedes any other laws.

The section modifies the Agricultural Act of 2014 by defining the production history for dairy margin coverage as the highest annual milk sales of a dairy operation during 2021, 2022, or 2023. Additionally, certain paragraphs and subparagraphs in the Act's text are removed or restructured for clarity.

This section of the bill updates the Agricultural Act of 2014 by changing various references to certain numbers and dates. Specifically, it increases the amount from "5,000,000" to "6,000,000" and extends the validity of premium discounts from "2019 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029."

The amendment to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 mandates that certain manufacturers report production costs and product yield information for all products processed at their facilities. It also requires the Secretary to publish a report on dairy product processing costs every two years, starting three years after the law's enactment.

The text details an amendment to the Agricultural Adjustment Act regarding the calculation of Class I skim milk prices, specifying a new formula to determine these prices. Additionally, it states that the amendment's implementation bypasses certain usual procedural requirements, such as notice and comment, hearings, and referendums.

The section is about making changes to existing laws related to agriculture and dairy. It proposes to remove a pricing provision from a 2008 law, and it extends the end dates from 2023 to 2029 for specific programs within the laws related to indemnity and dairy promotions.

The section amends the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 to require that a report related to dairy production is submitted each year, no later than 18 months after the end of that calendar year, starting from the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024.

The section amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to update rates and conditions for livestock indemnity payments. It specifies how payments should be calculated for losses due to predation, weather, disease, and unborn livestock deaths. Additionally, it mandates updates to regulations and codifies bovine weight categories for payment calculations.

The section outlines that, when considering aid for honeybee colony losses, the Secretary must review and adjust the normal death rate so that it does not count losses from colony collapse disorder.

In the Tree Assistance Program section, changes are made to how orchardists and nursery tree growers receive financial help. It lowers the mortality threshold for trees and sets specific timelines and requirements for replanting new trees and salvaging existing ones. It also allows growers to replant using different varieties, densities, or locations, as long as they don't receive more money than if they replanted what was originally lost. Moreover, the Secretary has a 120-day deadline to approve or deny assistance applications.

The Agricultural Act of 2014 has been updated to allow the Secretary to provide financial assistance in the form of block grants for certain losses caused by natural disasters. These "covered losses" include damage to crops, trees, bushes, vines, poultry, or livestock for which other federal aid is not available.

The section allows the Secretary to provide block grants for certain "covered losses" related to natural disasters. These losses include damages to crops, trees, bushes, vines, poultry, or livestock due to natural disasters, and assistance is only provided if no other federal law covers these losses.

The section modifies the Agricultural Act of 2014 by extending the suspension of permanent price support authority from 2023 to 2029.

The implementation section amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to add provisions for allowing producers to repay loans during government shutdowns and allocates $50 million for agriculture-related activities, including cost surveys and support for the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024.

The section modifies the Food Security Act of 1985 to redefine certain business structures as "qualified pass through entities," which now include partnerships, certain limited liability companies, S corporations, and joint ventures or general partnerships. These changes affect how payments are attributed and adjust the tax treatment related to these entities by excluding them from certain income calculations.

The amendment to the Food Security Act of 1985 sets a new payment cap for individuals or entities earning 75% or more of their income from farming, ranching, or related activities. Starting in 2025, this cap is $155,000, and it will be adjusted yearly for inflation.

Section 1605 modifies the Food Security Act of 1985 to add an exception to the adjusted gross income limitation rule, allowing individuals or entities whose income largely comes from farming, ranching, or similar activities to exceed the usual income cap for receiving certain agricultural payments or benefits. This exception also includes other specified types of payments or benefits, particularly those from certain pieces of agriculture-related legislation.

Section 1606 of the document amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to allocate funds not only for producers but also specifically for building or improving storage facilities for propane used mainly in farming. This change allows producers to seek financial aid to enhance their propane storage, which supports agricultural activities.

The amendment to the Agricultural Act of 2014 makes it a priority for the President to focus on preserving and strengthening the production of certain agricultural commodities in the U.S. that are essential in making food ingredients important to the country's food production supply chain.

The section outlines that the President should prioritize policies that support and enhance domestic food production related to agriculture, particularly when it involves ingredients essential to the national food supply chain. This includes any Federal actions and rules connected to this part of legislation.

The section limits the Commodity Credit Corporation's authority from 2025 to 2034, allowing it to use its powers only for activities that Congress specifically authorizes. It clarifies that this limitation does not affect funds that were already committed before the law was enacted.

The section updates the Food Security Act of 1985 by expanding its definitions to include terms for "precision agriculture" and "precision agriculture technology." Precision agriculture involves using technology to manage farm production with high detail to improve efficiency and reduce waste. This section lists various technologies, such as GPS, sensors, and data management software, that help achieve these goals.

The section defines key terms related to conservation efforts in the Food Security Act of 1985. It includes definitions for concepts like "conservation buffer," which involves practices that help protect water quality, the "conservation reserve program," a land management initiative, and various enrollment options for participating in these conservation efforts.

The section provides definitions for terms related to conservation practices and programs, like "conservation buffer," "conservation reserve plan," and "eligible land," detailing how these concepts operate within the conservation reserve framework, which includes options for continuous, general, and grasslands enrollment.

The section outlines the amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985 regarding the Conservation Reserve Program, extending its operation through 2029. It defines eligible lands for enrollment, sets contract terms, and details enrollment options, including acreage limits and restrictions on certain types of tree-covered areas.

The section amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to rename a program as "Partnership Initiatives" and outlines how the Secretary of Agriculture can partner with various entities to fund conservation efforts. It describes the requirements for these partnerships, including funding matches and agreements to enhance wildlife habitats and address regional conservation concerns, with specific provisions for riparian buffers and adjustments for drought conditions.

The duties of owners and operators under the Food Security Act of 1985 are updated to refine language related to conservation plans, replacing "a plan" with "a conservation reserve plan," and changing "highly erodible cropland" to "eligible land." Additionally, subsection (b) is removed, and subsequent sections are renumbered.

The section outlines various amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985, relating to cost-shares, rental payments, and specific activities in the conservation reserve program. It includes changes to eligible lands, allowance for certain activities during emergencies, and guidelines for state allocations, with an emphasis on conservation and equitable distribution.

The section outlines amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985, focusing on cost sharing and incentive payments for land conservation activities. It specifies how the Secretary of Agriculture will determine and distribute payments to landowners for practices such as establishing permanent vegetation, erosion control, and forest management, and includes details on rental payment calculations and limits for land enrolled in conservation programs.

The amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985 aim to improve the conservation reserve program by simplifying contract language, allowing early termination with cost recovery, enabling renewed enrollment, supporting transitions for farmers and ranchers, and providing emergency grazing assistance during droughts. These changes ensure a more flexible and efficient management of conservation lands.

The section amends the Food Security Act of 1985 by adding language that includes the adoption of precision agriculture practices and the acquisition of precision agriculture technology as part of agricultural planning.

The section of the bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to adjust the end dates for various funding and payment provisions, enhance payments for high-priority and precision agriculture practices, and include initiatives like the Southern Border Initiative, which aids farmers in counties near the southern U.S. border with conservation efforts on damaged lands. Additionally, it increases the funding cap for organic production-related conservation practices from 2025 to 2029.

The section changes the years mentioned in the Food Security Act of 1985 regarding payment limitations, updating them from "2019 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029".

The bill modifies the rules for awarding conservation innovation grants by encouraging the use of new technologies in agriculture and extending the deadline for addressing air quality and on-farm conservation innovation trials to 2029. Additionally, it includes provisions for evaluating and reporting on new technologies and recommends how these might be applied in different regions.

The Conservation Stewardship Program, part of the Food Security Act of 1985, has been updated to change the end year from 2031 to 2029.

The section outlines changes to the Food Security Act of 1985, including updates to conservation stewardship payments by ensuring a minimum payment of $2,500 per year, expanding supplemental payments to include precision agriculture, and adjusting the payment eligibility period and organic certification expiration date.

The document outlines a program where the Secretary of Agriculture will provide grants to eligible States and Indian Tribes from 2025 to 2029 to improve soil health on agricultural lands. The program prioritizes applicants with climate action plans, limits grant amounts, requires audits for compliance, and allocates specific funding for administration.

Under this section, the U.S. government will provide grants to eligible states and Indian Tribes from 2025 to 2029 to help improve soil health on agricultural land. Priority is given to those with a climate action plan that includes soil health, and grants may cover up to $5 million or a portion of the program’s cost, with restrictions on administrative expenses.

The section updates the Food Security Act of 1985 by changing the expiration year of the conservation program for private grazing land from 2023 to 2029.

The United States Congress has proposed a program to eliminate and manage feral swine, which cause harm to agriculture, ecosystems, and health. The program, managed by the Secretary, includes studying damages, developing eradication methods, and providing financial support to affected farmers, with $150 million allocated between 2025 and 2029 to support these efforts.

The section establishes a program for eradicating and controlling feral swine, focusing on reducing the threats they pose to agriculture, ecosystems, and health. It outlines the duties of the Secretary to study damage, develop control methods, provide financial support, and coordinate efforts, with funding of $150 million allocated between 2025 and 2029, shared between two agencies.

The amendment to the Food Security Act of 1985 extends the grassroots source water protection program until 2029. It also specifies that starting in the fiscal year 2025, $1,000,000 will be made available from certain funds and will remain available until spent.

The section modifies the Food Security Act of 1985 to allocate $150 million from 2025 to 2029 for a program that supports public access to land, with $3 million specifically aimed at encouraging public access to lands with wetland reserve easements through agreements with States and Tribal governments.

The section amends the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act by updating provisions for assistance to local organizations with an emphasis on technical and financial support for remedial actions due to structural issues or storm damages. It also highlights streamlining efforts for faster project implementation, expands data collection and public access, increases cost-share assistance for rehabilitating old projects, and raises funding levels to $150 million for fiscal year 2025.

The Secretary is required to gather and share data about flood control and environmental efforts funded by this Act, including expenses and expected benefits, as well as details about projects, funds, and contracts. However, details about agreements with individual landowners cannot be made public.

The amendment to the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 allows farmers to get advance payments for repairing or replacing fences and structures, with up to 75% for replacements and 50% for repairs based on their value. It also specifies that damages from both naturally occurring and non-naturally caused wildfires qualify for payments.

The section outlines changes to the Emergency Watershed Program under the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978. These changes allow the Secretary of Agriculture to restore and maintain floodplain easements, collaborate with landowners and other entities through contracts, authorize compatible land uses, and implement restoration efforts that go beyond immediate needs to support the long-term health and protection of watersheds.

The Secretary of Agriculture must submit a flood vulnerability report within two years, detailing the risks and economic impacts of flooding on agricultural lands. The report will analyze data on different types of flooding, assess the effects of flood management efforts, and suggest further practices to reduce flood risks.

The section of the bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to adjust the funding timelines for various agricultural programs, extending the authorization for funding through 2029. It also updates the funding amounts allocated to different programs like forest conservation, regional partnerships, and conservation access for farmers, and revises some program reporting requirements.

The section states that certain unused funds specified in Public Law 117–169 are being taken back. This affects specific clauses and subparagraphs from section 21001 dealing with allocations related to sections (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), and (a)(4).

The amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985 outline new definitions and processes for certifying third-party providers to offer technical assistance in conservation efforts. These changes introduce streamlined certification procedures, establish an Office of Conservation Innovation, and authorize direct hiring of qualified candidates by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to enhance soil health planning and improve conservation practice standards.

The text describes amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985, involving changes to tenant protections, limits on land enrollment in conservation programs, procedures for reviewing and updating costs and payments, new roles and reporting for source water protection, and encouragement of conservation practices promoting habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors.

The section establishes an experienced services program aimed at utilizing the talents of individuals aged 55 or older to provide technical and administrative support for conservation programs run by the Department of Agriculture. The program can be funded using resources from various conservation programs administered by the Secretary.

The section from the Food Security Act of 1985 is updated by removing paragraph (2), renumbering subsequent paragraphs, and revising part of the newly designated paragraph (3) to clarify that it involves an agricultural land easement with a pending purchase offer from an eligible entity.

The section amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to update rules about federal assistance for agricultural land easements, including the cost-sharing percentages and special exceptions for certain groups like socially disadvantaged farmers. It also modifies how applications for easements are evaluated and ranked, clarifies the roles and responsibilities of eligible entities, and introduces a process for certifying and reviewing these entities to ensure compliance with the program's rules.

The amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985 support socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers by allowing their land offers to be separately evaluated for wetland reserve easements. Additionally, the amendments provide financial assistance for maintaining such easements, authorize contracts with various organizations for easement-related activities, and ensure that at least 15% of funds are reserved for a wetland reserve enhancement option.

The section amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to outline the Secretary of Agriculture's authority to modify, exchange, and make small adjustments to land interests under a conservation program without requiring a major federal action review or increasing payments, except when adding land to an easement. It also exempts payments under the program from income limitations.

The Forest Conservation Easement Program aims to conserve and restore forest land by acquiring conservation easements. It provides funding to eligible entities, like government agencies and conservation organizations, for purchasing these easements, particularly benefiting lands owned by socially disadvantaged forest landowners or possessing special environmental significance. The program supports developing forest management plans and offers technical assistance to enhance forest ecosystems and habitat for at-risk species, with an emphasis on protecting working forests and promoting sustainable land use.

The section establishes a program for conserving and restoring forest areas by purchasing conservation easements to protect the land from nonforest uses. The program aims to maintain the health of forest ecosystems, improve habitats for at-risk species, and support the broader goals of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act.

This section provides definitions for key terms used in the forest conservation easement program, including types of land owned by Indian Tribes, eligible entities and land for program participation, forest land and reserve easements, forest management plans, and socially disadvantaged forest landowners.

The section outlines the Secretary's role in providing financial and technical assistance for the acquisition of forest land easements, including cost-sharing with eligible entities, establishing agreements, and developing forest management plans to protect and manage working forests. The section also details criteria for evaluating applications, conditions for agreements, and the possibility of reimbursing costs for developing management plans, while emphasizing conservation and sustainable forest use.

The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with helping landowners protect forest areas through various types of easements, which are agreements that limit how land can be used to conserve species and ecosystems. This involves offering financial and technical support for conservation activities, with certain eligibility criteria and limitations on the type and duration of easements.

The section outlines rules for land ineligibility and management within a federal program, specifying that certain lands cannot be acquired for conservation purposes, such as federally owned land (excluding Indian Tribe acreage) and state-owned land. It also details procedures for modifying, exchanging, or terminating conservation agreements, requiring such changes to improve conservation outcomes, support public interest, and ensure landowner consent, while providing for compensation in case of termination. Additionally, land enrolled in certain other federal forest programs is automatically included in this program.

The amendment to the Food Security Act of 1985 outlines goals for addressing natural resource issues on eligible lands by focusing on conserving soil, protecting water sources, mitigating flooding and drought effects, and conserving wildlife and agricultural land.

In this section of the bill, a part of the Food Security Act of 1985 is changed to replace one of its provisions. The change specifically involves updating a part about the forest conservation easement program.

The section amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to streamline partnership agreements by requiring them to be completed within 180 days, ensuring prompt payment to partners, and providing guidance on how to request waivers or adjustments. It also updates the application process to allow partners to request waivers or adjustments to program requirements directly.

The amendment to the Food Security Act of 1985 requires that at least 50% of the project's total costs must be directly funded for those projects that are part of a partnership agreement. This change ensures that a substantial portion of funding is guaranteed under the specified conditions.

The section modifies the Food Security Act of 1985 regarding the allocation and use of funding, particularly emphasizing limitations on administrative expenses and technical assistance. It includes a maximum limit on funds for administrative costs, provides guidelines for reimbursing and advancing funds for technical support, and aims to simplify processes and encourage the use of third-party service providers.

The section amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary to publicize certain reports and ensures program contracts are consistent with covered program rules. It allows for specific adjustments to streamline processes, address local conditions, and provides rules for activities under the agricultural conservation easement program and the environmental quality incentives program, including conditions under which historic irrigation practices may not affect land eligibility.

The section details amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985, where it adds the restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitats and migration pathways to the definition of conservation projects, and changes how certain funds are allocated.

The section of the bill repeals certain parts of the Food Security Act of 1985 related to farmable wetland and pilot programs but allows current agreements made under these parts to remain valid. It also permits the extension or modification of these agreements under specific conditions, and clarifies that existing funds can be used to continue supporting these contracts without increasing land enrollment or payments.

The section repeals Title V of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003, but allows existing contracts, agreements, and easements made under that title to remain valid, including their funding, until 2024. The Secretary can also use other funds to uphold these agreements without increasing payment amounts.

The amendments to Section 202 of the Food for Peace Act focus on changing terms about law references, ensuring involvement of the Secretary, redefining agricultural assistance, allowing nongovernmental organizations to be eligible, capping off-year expense diversions, and extending the relevant provisions until 2029.

In this section, the Food for Peace Act is updated to change the name of a congressional committee from "Committees on International Relations" to "Committees on Foreign Affairs," remove a paragraph, and renumber the remaining paragraphs.

The Food for Peace Act is being updated to extend the duration of a specific provision related to the Food Aid Consultative Group. This change shifts the expiration date from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2029.

The section of the bill updates the Food for Peace Act by changing references from the "Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018" to the "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024" and extends any references to the year 2023 to 2029.

Section 3105 amends the Food for Peace Act to ensure that at least $15 million is allocated each year from 2025 through 2029 for international food relief efforts, with these funds remaining available until they are fully used.

In this section, the amendment allows the Commodity Credit Corporation to cover all costs associated with providing commodities under specific parts of the Food for Peace Act.

The specified section of the bill modifies Section 407 of the Food for Peace Act by updating the process of acquiring and transporting agricultural commodities and extending certain deadlines to 2029. It also revises the reporting requirements to include an assessment of initiatives for women and girls and the use of funds by eligible organizations.

Section 3108 of the bill changes the deadline in the Food for Peace Act for agreements to finance sales or provide other help, extending it from 2023 to 2029.

The amendment to the Food for Peace Act requires that from 2025 to 2029, if more than 5% of children under five years old are affected by severe malnutrition, at least $200 million must be used each year to buy ready-to-use therapeutic foods to help these children. If the total funding for certain food programs is below $1.925 billion, the required spending amount will be proportionally reduced.

The termination date for micronutrient fortification programs as outlined in Section 415(c) of the Food for Peace Act has been extended. The year “2023” is replaced with “2029”, granting an additional six years for these programs.

The section amends the Food for Peace Act by changing the expiration year mentioned from 2023 to 2029 for the John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter farmer-to-farmer program.

The bill proposes changes to the Agricultural Trade Act to improve U.S. agricultural exports by enhancing infrastructure in foreign markets and requires a biennial report on the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops. It adjusts funding levels for related programs and repeals a previous legal provision.

The section amends the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to define "common name" for agricultural commodities and food products, including wine, and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to work with trade representatives to ensure U.S. producers can use these names in foreign markets without restrictions. It also requires twice-yearly briefings to specific congressional committees about these efforts.

The Secretary and the U.S. Trade Representative are tasked with working together to ensure U.S. agricultural products can use common names in foreign markets by negotiating agreements. Additionally, they are required to brief certain Congressional committees twice a year about their progress.

The section establishes an interagency working group to monitor and assess trade data on seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables. This group, made up of representatives from multiple federal agencies, will collaborate with agricultural committees and producers to address threats from imports and suggest potential programs or assistance for domestic producers.

The section establishes an interagency working group, led by the Secretary of Agriculture and including various federal agencies, to monitor and assess trade data related to seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables. The group will consult with agricultural producers and trade associations to identify threats from imports, coordinate trade actions, and recommend support programs for domestic producers.

The bill amends Section 1543A of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 by extending the expiration date from 2023 to 2029, which impacts the timeline for growing American food exports.

The amendments to the Food for Progress Act of 1985 involve updating the year from 2023 to 2029 in multiple subsections and stipulating that two or more agreements are to be made each year with eligible entities. Additionally, there are changes to headings and committee names, such as changing "Humanitarian or" and replacing the "Committee on International Relations" with the "Committee on Foreign Affairs."

The Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act has been modified to extend certain provisions from 2023 to 2029, allowing the Secretary to release funds or commodities without delay and replacing references to "the Administrator" with "the Secretary" in the specified subsections. These changes are aimed at supporting food programs under the Food for Peace Act.

Section 3304 of the bill extends the deadline for promoting agricultural exports to emerging markets by changing the end date from 2023 to 2029 in the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990.

The amendment to Section 3307 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 updates the fellowship program's timeline from "2019 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029," reorders certain subsections, and adds a new requirement for program continuity. This new requirement directs the Secretary to run the program in each host country for at least three years and to ensure that contracts given to outside organizations last multiple years.

The International Agriculture Cultural Immersion and Exchange Program is established to provide young U.S. residents with experience in agricultural sciences and cultural exchange by living with host families in countries that trade agricultural goods with the U.S. Similarly, individuals from those countries can experience U.S. agriculture and culture. The program aims to create globally aware citizens and promote trade, with $10 million authorized annually for fiscal years 2025 to 2029.

The International Agriculture Cultural Immersion and Exchange Program aims to offer cultural exchange experiences between the U.S. and countries with which it has agricultural trade relations. It targets young adults aged 19 to 30 with experience in agriculture and provides funding to work with nonprofit organizations to foster global awareness and strengthen agricultural trade, with an annual budget of $10 million from 2025 to 2029.

The section of the bill changes the expiration year from "2023" to "2029" for a provision related to international food security technical assistance in the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990.

The section amends the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program by making several changes: it allows for lower-middle income countries to qualify, renames a committee to "Committee on Foreign Affairs," extends a deadline to 2029, and adjusts the allowable percentage range for certain funding uses to between 8 and 15 percent.

The section of the bill amends the Global Crop Diversity Trust funding rules to limit the U.S. government's contributions to no more than 33% of total contributions for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, and updates related deadlines from 2023 to 2029.

The section makes a change to the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 by extending the authorization for local and regional food aid procurement projects, moving the expiration date from 2023 to 2029.

The section establishes the Agricultural Trade Enforcement Task Force, which will identify and address trade barriers affecting U.S. agricultural exports by collaborating with trading partners and reporting its progress to Congress. The Task Force will include members from various federal agencies with expertise in agricultural trade, and it will submit regular reports outlining significant trade barriers, the status of dispute settlements, and specific plans to address issues like India's minimum price supports.

The amendment to Section 2 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 highlights Congress's recognition that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households access necessary food for an active, healthy life. It also outlines that SNAP aims to prevent issues like chronic diseases, disabilities, premature deaths, high healthcare costs, and impacts on military readiness. Additionally, the policy emphasizes that the program should ensure participants, especially children, have access to a variety of foods essential for their health and well-being.

The section outlines a policy allowing Indian Tribes to manage and administer aspects of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through self-determination contracts with the Secretary of Agriculture. It also extends the funding authorization of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 from 2023 to 2029.

The text authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to form self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes for managing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as per their request. These contracts will follow existing rules, and technical assistance will be provided by the Office of Self-Governance to both the Secretary of Agriculture and interested Indian Tribes.

The proposed changes to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 would exclude certain types of income and resources, such as earnings from specific educational and employment programs, from being counted as part of a household's income when determining eligibility for benefits. Additionally, it removes certain income inclusions and specifies that income from specific employment and training programs should not be included as financial resources.

The section changes the percentage used in calculating the earned income deduction under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, increasing it from 20% to 22%.

The amendment allows states to use employees who are not part of the Merit System to screen individuals receiving SNAP benefits to determine if they are suitable for specific employment and training services, even if the state agency has not deemed them eligible for such services.

Section 4106 updates the Food and Nutrition Act to prohibit states and their agents from charging fees to retailers for processing SNAP benefits electronically, but allows fees for equipment rentals.

In this section of the bill, it is stated that people who receive food assistance benefits and own a store where these benefits can be used are not allowed to use their benefits at their own store. This rule also applies to households where someone owns such a store.

The amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 outlines the collection and public disclosure of summarized SNAP transaction data to improve program design. It ensures privacy by exempting specific store or individual information from public access and emphasizes prioritizing consumer data that reflects natural purchasing behavior without revealing identities.

The section amends the Food and Nutrition Act to require the Secretary to create and maintain a publicly accessible database of state agency plans, in accordance with specific criteria, within 180 days of the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024.

The proposed amendments to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 aim to improve data accuracy by transforming the National Accuracy Clearinghouse into a centralized system for sharing essential participant information among states, requiring new regulations within six months, and mandating states to detect and prevent duplicate participation across multiple states.

The amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act allows state agencies to hire contractors for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) tasks when they face application surges or delays, as long as the contractors have no conflicts of interest and do not replace existing staff. State agencies must notify and provide data to the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary must publicly disclose this information and report annually to Congress on SNAP application processing challenges and improvements.

The section updates rules for how administrative processes are handled for SNAP retailers, making changes like notifying firm owners by email, extending response times, and detailing what happens if stores do not supply needed information. It also requires a study on the handling of first-time trafficking offenses and the effectiveness of fraud detection systems, with these amendments becoming effective one year after the act is enacted.

The section modifies the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the percentage of recovered funds that states can keep from 35% to 50%. The retained funds must be used by state agencies to run the supplemental nutrition assistance program, which can include investing in technology, improving program administration and distribution, and preventing fraud.

The section amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to specify that the tolerance level for payment errors is updated, allowing for adjustments during fiscal years 2015 through 2024 and setting the tolerance at $0 for fiscal years after 2024.

The amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 requires the Secretary to allow at least 60 days for public comment on any new or updated quality control guidance that significantly changes procedures for state agencies or affects SNAP benefits verification. In urgent situations, the Secretary can issue interim guidance while fulfilling the public comment requirements.

The amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 establishes an Office of Program Integrity within the Food and Nutrition Service to combat fraud and improve the efficiency of nutrition programs. The office will be led by a Director who will develop policies, monitor spending and outcomes, and report on issues such as fraud and abuse, with the power to coordinate with law enforcement if necessary.

The section modifies a part of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by extending the authorization of appropriations from 2023 to 2029.

The section modifies the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to update funding details for community food projects by extending the funding period to 2024 and allocating $10 million annually starting in 2025.

The bill updates the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 by allowing eligible states to receive funds directly for purchasing food, extends funding for local food supplements, and authorizes significant funding through to 2029 for emergency food infrastructure and commodity availability.

The bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to enhance nutrition education by fostering partnerships with local organizations, ensuring evaluations of projects, offering updated budget allocations through fiscal year 2026 with adjustments for inflation, and proposing a potential unification of nutrition education programs. It emphasizes evidence-based evaluations and mandates a certain percentage of funds be used for evaluating the effectiveness of nutrition projects.

The section amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by extending the deadline from 2023 to 2029 for certain provisions related to retail food store and recipient trafficking.

The bill repeals previous laws that denied certain benefits to people with drug-related convictions and changes how state agencies handle disqualifying people from public assistance programs. It also specifies that a felony drug conviction cannot result in disqualification from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

The amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 adds that individuals who are in prison but are set to be released within the next 30 days can now be included under the residents of institutions category.

The section updates the amounts and dates in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 for block grants given to Puerto Rico and American Samoa, changing the figures and years from the early 2000s to the mid-2020s.

The Elderly Simplified Application Program (ESAP) allows states to create an easier application process for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for households where all adults are elderly or disabled and have no earned income. ESAP includes features like a 36-month certification period, data matching for verification, self-declaration options, optional interviews, accountability measures, and the development of guidelines and best practices for implementation.

The "Elderly Simplified Application Program" (ESAP) is designed for households with all adult members who are elderly or disabled and have no earned income. It allows for a simplified application process with a 36-month certification period, using data matching for verifying income and household size, permitting self-declaration of certain information, and requiring no interviews for recertification unless requested by the household. Before starting this program, guidelines for its implementation will be developed with input from the states.

The amendment to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, requires state agencies to review and possibly suspend the accounts of households using their EBT cards exclusively out-of-state for more than 90 days, unless the household can prove they still live in the state where they receive benefits or an official inquiry confirms their residency.

The section modifies the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by removing paragraph (24) and reassigning the numbers of the following paragraphs, making paragraphs (25) and (26) into the new paragraphs (24) and (25).

The United States Secretary of Agriculture must prepare a yearly report on food security and diet quality for Congress. This report will analyze how well the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is helping people with their diets, describe any changes to the program that aim to improve it, and offer advice on further improvements.

The section requires the Secretary to send an annual report to specific Senate and House committees about food security and diet quality in the U.S. The report must analyze participants in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, summarize recent changes to the program aimed at improving food security, and provide recommendations for further improvement.

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to work with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the impact of allowing the purchase of hot foods with SNAP benefits. The study will cover aspects like diet quality, food access, and purchasing power, and must report findings to Congress within a year, supported by $1,000,000 in funding.

The Commodity Distribution Program section of the bill proposes changes to the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program by increasing the funding from $20,600,000 to $22,600,000 and extending its duration to 2029. It also expands the program to include maple syrup in addition to existing eligible items like herbs, and it extends the authorization of funding under another related law to 2029.

The section amends the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 to extend program expirations from 2023 to 2029 and introduces a pilot program for delivering food to low-income elderly people through grants. It sets conditions for grant awards, prioritizes rural areas, and describes reporting requirements and definitions for program participants, with an authorized budget of $10 million annually from 2025 to 2029.

The bill updates the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 by extending the expiration date for distributing surplus food to special nutrition projects from 2023 to 2029.

The bill proposes a demonstration project allowing Tribal organizations to enter into contracts to buy agricultural products for food distribution on Indian reservations. The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with setting up this project, after consulting with Indian Tribes, and ensuring participating Tribal organizations meet specific criteria, such as successfully managing existing food distribution programs and having the ability to purchase domestic agricultural goods. The project is funded with $5 million in authorized appropriations, and an office in the Department of Agriculture will oversee contract administration.

The section modifies the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend the deadline for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables for schools and service institutions from 2023 to 2029.

The section outlines a pilot program led by the Secretary of Agriculture to distribute staple foods and improve food access through partnerships with nonprofits and local food systems. It details selection criteria for eligible entities, reporting requirements to Congress, and funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation, allocating $100 million annually for 2025 and 2026.

The section outlines that the Secretary of Agriculture must create rules for nutrition guidelines within 120 days for certain food distribution programs. These guidelines should align with the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans and consider the cultural and religious dietary needs of the communities served.

The amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to give guidance to states on identifying and informing students likely eligible for SNAP benefits, specifically those receiving work-study assistance. The Secretary may consult with the Secretary of Education when developing this guidance.

The Secretary of Agriculture must provide guidance to states on identifying and notifying eligible students about SNAP benefits. An "eligible student" is defined as one receiving work-study assistance under the Higher Education Act.

Under the amended Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, schools must buy at least 95% of their food from domestic sources in each category defined by the Agricultural Marketing Service. If certain products aren't available in the U.S., they won’t be counted against this requirement, and the Secretary will update the list of unavailable products every two years. This change will start at the beginning of the next school year after the law is enacted.

The section reauthorizes the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, amending the existing law to increase funding, extend the program through 2029, and allow more flexibility in providing incentives for all fruits, vegetables, and legumes. It also includes plans to transition the produce prescription program to the Department of Health and Human Services and make necessary recommendations to Congress.

The amendment to Section 224(e)(2) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide an annual report detailing food loss and waste reduction activities, including descriptions of projects, cooperative agreements, market disruption management, and coordinated efforts with other agencies like the EPA and FDA.

The section amends a previous law to increase the funding for the Healthy Food Financing Initiative from $125 million to $135 million.

The section amends a part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, increasing the amount provided for micro-grants aimed at enhancing food security from $10 million to $30 million.

The section amends the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to specify that "artificial" ingredients are not allowed in certain milk products, removes a paragraph, and reallocates funding for milk incentive projects. It increases funding to $50 million annually from 2025 to 2029 and mandates an additional $5 million each year during the same period from another funding source.

The amendment to Section 302(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act changes ownership requirements for eligibility for real estate loans. It allows various applicants, including qualified operators, operating-only entities, and embedded entities, to meet these requirements if they have certain percentages of ownership as determined by the Secretary.

The section amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to change experience requirements from 3 years to 2 years, and it updates specific criteria, such as changing terms from "3-year" to "2-year" and adding the option for the Secretary to set additional criteria for experience.

The Conservation Loan and Loan Guarantee Program is being updated to encourage farmers to adopt precision agriculture practices by making sure they can get loans for this purpose and extending the program's availability until 2029.

The section amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to increase the limit on farm ownership loans from $600,000 to $850,000, and for loans guaranteed by the Secretary, from $1,750,000 to $3,500,000, starting in fiscal year 2025.

The section amends part of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by changing how inflation is calculated for farm-related values. Instead of using the Prices Paid By Farmers Index, it now uses the average per acre values of U.S. farm real estate, cropland, and pasture, as reported in the Agricultural Land Values report, and gives each category equal weight.

Farm Credit System institutions are authorized to financially support projects for essential community facilities in rural areas, including providing loans, technical assistance, and partnerships with other lenders. These projects must comply with specific eligibility and offering requirements, including a priority given to community banks, and are subject to a lending limit of 15% of the institution's total outstanding loans.

A Farm Credit Bank or similar institution can grant loans and assistance for essential community facilities in rural areas, as long as they don’t exceed 15% of the total outstanding loans and offer part of the financing opportunity to other domestic banks, prioritizing local community banks. The Farm Credit Administration must report annually to Congress on these activities, including any partnerships formed.

The amendment to Section 310E(b)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act changes the language to ensure that the down payment loan does not exceed 45% of the lesser of two values, subject to another section. It also simplifies subparagraphs by removing unnecessary punctuation and deleting the third subparagraph.

The text amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to extend the heirs property relending program until 2029 and outlines a new initiative for cooperative agreements with nonprofit organizations. These agreements aim to provide free legal or accounting services to underserved heirs to help them resolve complex property ownership issues, improving their access to federal agricultural programs and resources.

The amendment to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act aims to streamline the application process for guaranteed loans. It introduces simplified forms and sets maximum guarantee percentages based on loan amounts, while directing the Secretary to expedite processes for certain business, industry, and rural loans up to specified limits.

The section introduces a pilot program aiming to simplify the process for direct farm ownership loans by establishing a pre-approval system. It authorizes the Secretary, through the Farm Service Agency, to set eligibility rules and mandates annual reports on the program's progress, ending the authority on September 30, 2029.

The Secretary of Agriculture, through the Farm Service Agency, will start a pilot program to make it easier for people to apply for and get farm ownership loans by pre-approving applications to speed up the process and make it more predictable. This pilot program will run until September 30, 2029, and a report on its progress will be submitted to Congress each year.

The law requires the Secretary of Agriculture to create rules enabling certain Farm Service Agency guaranteed loans that are struggling to be converted into direct loans from the same agency. This conversion can occur if it is determined that the borrower has not been successful in resolving issues with the lender and if the operation funded by the loan has a reasonable chance of recovering financially once problems are identified and fixed, without affecting the subsidy rates.

The amendment to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act clarifies that persons eligible for operating loans must have at least a 50% ownership. It also specifies that qualified operators and certain entities focused only on operations may meet specific eligibility criteria, ensuring that ownership interests in the farm are directly or indirectly held by these qualified operators.

The section amends a part of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to increase the limit on operating loans. It raises the maximum loan amount from $400,000 to $750,000, and for loans guaranteed by the Secretary, from $1,750,000 to $3,000,000, starting from the fiscal year 2025.

Section 5203 of the bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to increase the maximum amount allowed for microloans from $50,000 to $100,000.

The section amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by extending the deadline for cooperative lending pilot projects from 2023 to 2029.

The section amends the eligibility requirements for emergency loans under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, specifying the criteria for different types of operators and ownership arrangements, including special rules for qualified operators, operating-only entities, and embedded entities to meet the owner-operator requirements.

The section outlines the eligibility requirements that the Secretary will use to determine who can qualify for loans.

The section updates the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by extending the expiration date for the beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program from 2023 to 2029.

Section 5402 of the bill changes the expiration date mentioned in a law about farm loans. It updates the year from 2023 to 2029, allowing these loan authorizations to continue for six more years.

Section 5403 modifies a part of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by extending the deadline from 2023 to 2029 for a loan fund set-aside provision.

The section changes the year mentioned in the law about using extra money for small farm loans from 2023 to 2029, which means this special way of using the funds can continue for six more years.

The amendment to the Farm Credit Act of 1971 changes the limitation on export finance authority so that it is now based on 15 percent of the total assets of the bank instead of 50 percent of the bank's capital.

The section amends the Farm Credit Act to clarify the meaning of "rural area" for loans and assistance in rural water and waste systems, specifically referencing another law to define such areas.

The section introduces a new requirement for Farm Credit System institutions to collect demographic data, such as race, sex, and ethnicity, from loan applicants who are small farmers, and report this data annually to the Farm Credit Administration. It also ensures the protection of personal information by prohibiting the inclusion of any identifying details in the reports and makes compliance mandatory starting January 1, 2026, unless existing regulations are invalidated.

The section outlines responsibilities for Farm Credit System lenders to collect demographic data, such as race, sex, and ethnicity, from small farmers who apply for loans, and mandates that this information be reported to the Farm Credit Administration annually. It also ensures that the information is made available to the public without revealing any personal details and prohibits lenders from forcing customers to disclose demographic data against their wishes.

The text amends Section 8.0(7)(B) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 by adding a reference to another law, specifically section 9007(c)(1) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, before the first comma in the existing text. This change is related to loan guarantees.

The section amends the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to update language regarding loan investors and allows for further restrictions on loan amounts for agricultural mortgages, considering size, geographic differences, and valuation, to ensure financial safety and soundness.

The text describes amendments to the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987. It broadens the definition of “State” to include Indian tribes, allows states to carry over up to 25% of unused financial assistance to the next fiscal year, and extends the authorization of funds to 2029.

The section of the bill focuses on making various technical corrections to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, such as removing outdated references to county committees and replacing obsolete agency names with current ones, refining definitions and loan assessment requirements, and updating or eliminating superfluous legislative provisions.

The amendments to Section 6101(a) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 extend certain deadlines from 2025 to 2026 and broaden the scope of health issues covered to include mental health, behavioral health, and maternal health, alongside substance use disorders.

The bill section revises the funding for distance learning and telemedicine programs, changing the allocation from covering 2019-2023 to covering 2025-2029, with the funds remaining available for two additional years after they are assigned.

The amendments to Section 601 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 establish the "ReConnect Rural Broadband Program" to provide grants and loans for improving broadband service in rural areas, prioritize projects in unserved and underserved communities, and set standards and regulations for applicants, funding, and service speeds. It authorizes $350 million annually from 2025 to 2029 for these initiatives and outlines the transition from certain previous programs.

The section updates the Rural Electrification Act to extend the timeframe for expanding middle mile infrastructure in rural areas from 2025 to 2029, instead of the previously stated 2018 to 2023.

The Innovative Broadband Advancement Program aims to provide financial support for projects that demonstrate new ideas for broadband deployment to lower costs and increase speeds in rural areas. The program offers grants and loans to eligible entities for terrestrial and satellite broadband projects, prioritizing partnerships and areas that can serve the most people, and it requires annual reports on program effectiveness and impacts.

The Innovative Broadband Advancement Program aims to provide grants and loans to eligible entities for deploying innovative broadband technologies that reduce costs and improve speeds in rural areas. It includes projects for terrestrial and satellite broadband services, prioritizing those that benefit rural consumers, with special efforts to make satellite internet affordable for people in remote areas.

The amendments to Section 604 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 change several details: they increase certain numerical limits, specify that broadband speeds must meet specific project agreement requirements, and adjust the years covered by the legislation from "2019 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029."

The section clarifies that the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 does not give the Secretary the power to control or set prices for broadband services.

The section states that the authority given by this title does not allow the Secretary to control the prices for broadband service.

The amendment to the Rural Electrification Act enhances the broadband technical assistance program by introducing grants for eligible entities like nonprofits and educational institutions to aid rural areas in improving internet access. It also sets guidelines for mapping broadband data to confirm service availability and eligibility for funding, with measures to ensure data accuracy and to prioritize experienced organizations in grant selection.

In this section, the law states that an area will not be considered as lacking broadband service if another program has already funded broadband service there within the last five years, with minimum internet speeds of 100 Mbps for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads.

Any area in a proposed service area will not be considered "unserved" if it has already been promised funding from another Federal or State broadband program within the last 5 years. The service must also provide internet speeds of at least 100 Mbps for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads.

The bill proposes amendments to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, focusing on enhancing rural energy savings programs. It allows for loans and grants to entities that promote energy efficiency in rural areas, prioritizes applications from entities serving mostly rural ratepayers, and allows for financial extensions and the possibility of additional grants under certain conditions, such as in persistent poverty counties.

The bill updates two sections to extend the time frame for programs from 2019 through 2023 to 2025 through 2029, including a state capacity building program and a regional commission reauthorization under the Agriculture Improvement Act and United States Code respectively.

The section aims to support precision agriculture in the U.S. by developing standards for using technology like advanced wireless communications and artificial intelligence. It requires the creation of guidelines for connecting precision agriculture technologies and mandates periodic reviews to assess their effectiveness in promoting this field.

The section introduces "food supply chain guaranteed loans," which are loans made to increase the capacity of the U.S. food supply chain, specifically for projects involving the aggregation, processing, and distribution of food and agricultural products. These loans can be up to $40 million and may also be available for non-rural facilities, as long as they create jobs for rural populations and meet certain conditions. Additionally, a small portion of funds is reserved specifically for these loans each fiscal year from 2025 to 2029.

The section describes a grant program where the Secretary of Agriculture can award funds up to $500,000 to eligible entities, such as small meat and poultry processing businesses. These grants aim to improve local and regional food systems and remove barriers to entry by supporting facility updates, compliance with regulations, and other related activities. Priority is given to smaller establishments, and federal funding covers up to 90% of the costs for grants under $100,000 and 75% for those above.

The Expanding Childcare in Rural America Initiative aims to improve the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in rural areas from 2025 to 2027 by giving priority to applicants for loans and grants under certain federal programs. The Secretary is required to ensure a balanced distribution of benefits and conduct an evaluation of the project's impacts, with a report due four years after the bill's enactment.

The section requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance to improve access to rural development programs for local partners in underserved and distressed areas within a year of the section's enactment. It also mandates annual reports on the impact of this assistance and defines key terms like "geographically underserved and distressed area" and "community anchor institution."

The Rural Development Innovation Center, created under the Rural Development Mission Areas, aims to improve rural development programs by identifying inefficiencies, fostering collaborations, and promoting technological solutions. It will regularly update a modernization plan and submit an annual report to Congress on its progress and partnerships.

The section establishes a Rural Development Innovation Center within the Rural Development Mission Areas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of rural development programs. It aims to streamline processes, foster collaboration, enhance technological integration, and modernize service delivery, with an annual report on its progress required for Congress.

The amendment to Section 236 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 requires the Rural Health Liaison to collaborate with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture on the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network and to submit an annual report to specific congressional committees detailing their activities.

The section modifies the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 by updating deadlines to 2026 and adding new tasks for the Precision Agriculture Task Force, such as assessing international standards for precision agriculture and analyzing how other countries use these technologies, which might affect competition and security.

The section updates a part of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to change the years from "2019 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029" for a program related to water, waste disposal, and wastewater facility grants.

The section amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to continue the Rural Water and Wastewater Circuit Rider Program, which offers technical and disaster assistance to rural water systems across the U.S., including its territories and affiliated states. The program supports areas with populations under 10,000 for technical help and under 50,000 for disaster recovery, and funds are allocated for approved uses such as infrastructure management, compliance, and emergency preparedness.

The section amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to provide zero or low-interest loans or modify existing loans for distressed rural water systems. These measures aim to help these systems sustain their services, address financial difficulties, and ensure public health and safety, especially in economically disadvantaged or socially challenged communities.

The provision modifies the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by extending the availability of essential community facilities funding for tribal colleges and universities from the previous period of 2008 to 2023, to a new timeframe of 2025 to 2029.

The section updates the dates for a specific provision in the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, changing the years from "2019 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029" for the Emergency and Imminent Community Water Assistance Grant Program.

The section changes the years mentioned in a law about water systems for rural and native villages in Alaska. It updates the timeframe from "2008 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029."

The amended Section 306E of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act allows nonprofit organizations to receive grants to help low-income rural households improve their water well and wastewater systems, conduct water quality testing, and address water contamination issues. The grants can be used to provide loans with low interest rates and technical assistance, with priority given to organizations with expertise in household water systems, and a limit on administrative expenses.

In this section, the Secretary is allowed to give grants to nonprofit organizations that provide financial support and technical help to low-income households in rural areas for building or fixing water well systems and wastewater systems. The organizations can also use the funds for testing water quality and addressing any contamination, with specific rules about interest rates, maximum loan amounts, and grant uses to ensure safe and effective water treatment solutions.

The section makes changes to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by defining the terms "precision agriculture" and "precision agriculture technology" and encourages the use of these practices by supporting the purchase of related technology to improve farming methods, reduce expenses, and benefit the environment.

The Solid Waste Management Grants section of the bill amends existing legislation to expand eligibility for grants to include Indian tribes, alongside governments and related agencies. It also extends the timeframe for the grants from 2025 to 2029.

The section modifies the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to extend the timeline for rural business development grants, changing the years from 2014–2023 to 2025–2029.

The amendments to Section 310B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act focus on expanding the definition of 'cooperative development' to include more educational support for new and existing cooperatives, changing the criteria for grant prioritization to favor socially vulnerable and underserved communities, and allowing certain non-profit institutions to easily renew their grants. It also mandates reporting and data analysis by an interagency group to be submitted annually to Congress and extends the provision from 2025 to 2029.

The section outlines the amendment of the Agricultural Credit Act to allow the Secretary to charge fees on insured or guaranteed loans. An initial guarantee fee of up to 3% and a periodic retention fee of up to 0.75% can be charged, with a requirement for the Secretary to disclose relevant data and assumptions 30 days before any fee change.

The proposed amendment to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act changes the dates in a specific section from "2008 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029."

The section of the bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to update the time period for the technology transfer program for rural areas. Originally, this program was set for the years 2008 to 2023, but it has been changed to cover the years 2025 to 2029.

The section amends a part of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by extending the authorization for rural economic area partnership zones from 2023 to 2029.

The section updates the Intermediary Relending Program under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by extending the years covered from "2014 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029".

The bill amends existing legislation to provide financial and technical assistance to rural health care facilities to ensure their sustainability. It establishes a program to help these facilities manage finances better, prevent closures, and improve operations, with specific funding and reporting requirements, while prioritizing facilities in vulnerable situations or underserved areas.

The text indicates that Section 363 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act is repealed, removing a previous restriction that prevented certain kinds of loans from being used for specific purposes.

The section updates the dates in a law regarding rural business-cooperative services. It changes the timeframe for certain programs from "2019 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029".

Section 6420 of the bill changes the dates in two parts of the National Rural Development Partnership law. It updates various timeline references to extend the program and its provisions from 2025 through 2029 instead of ending in 2023.

The amendment to Section 379B(d) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act updates the funding period for NOAA weather radio transmitters, changing it from "2014 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029."

The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program has been updated: the maximum loan amount is raised from $50,000 to $75,000, loans can cover 100% of projects but only 50% of renovation or construction costs, and the program's timeframe now extends from 2025 to 2029.

The section updates the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by changing the timeline mentioned in Section 379G(e) from “2008 through 2023” to “2025 through 2029”.

The section changes a part of the law related to economic and community development, extending the authorization period from "2019 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029".

The Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program was updated to include provisions for career pathway programs and partnerships with industry sectors in rural areas. These changes aim to address workforce issues like worker displacement and aging, promote skills development, and ensure diverse regional grant distribution from 2025 to 2029, covering various industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, and manufacturing.

The section updates the Delta Regional Authority provisions by extending the authorization of funds and the authority's existence from 2023 to 2029. It also clarifies which areas are part of the authority by adding Sabine and Vernon to the list.

The section amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to increase the limit on the percentage of control that Farm Credit System institutions can have over rural business investment companies from 50% to 75%.

The section amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to change the years of the Rural Business Investment Program from "2014 through 2023" to "2025 through 2029."

The section outlines amendments to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, where the term “urbanized” is replaced with “urban” in several specific legal provisions.

The section updates the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to include disaster and recovery assistance as part of its programs, in addition to the existing technical assistance and training for rural water and wastewater systems.

Section 6501 of the bill modifies the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 by extending the deadline from 2023 to 2029 for guarantees on bonds and notes issued for utility infrastructure purposes.

The section extends the rural economic development loan and grant program. It changes repayment terms for zero-interest loans, discouraging the need for letters of credit if the borrower provides collateral, and updates the program's authorization from 2025 through 2029.

The section modifies the Rural Electrification Act to extend the period during which certain provisions related to 911 access are applicable, changing the dates from 2008-2023 to 2025-2029.

The National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board is being updated by increasing its members from 15 to 16, including a representative for insular areas, reducing member terms from 7 to 3 years, and extending authorization through 2029.

The amendment to Section 1408A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 requires the Secretary to continue appointing members to the specialty crop committee. It also updates dates and titles, changing "2023" to "2029" and replacing "executive committee" with "Secretary".

The section amends the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program by allowing the Secretary of Agriculture to identify areas with a veterinarian shortage, considering both geographical and practice-specific needs. It also ensures that participating in other similar programs does not affect a veterinarian's eligibility, and calls for the creation of a streamlined application process by 2024.

The section amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to update definitions, support expanding veterinary practices in rural areas, specify an application process for the Veterinary Services Grant Program, and allow funds to cover the startup costs of new veterinary practices, including relocation and equipment expenses.

The section updates the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 by extending the expiration date for grants and fellowships in food and agriculture sciences education from 2023 to 2029.

Section 7106 extends the authorization of agricultural and food policy research centers under the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 until the year 2029.

The amendments to Section 1419B of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 allow education grants to Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions to last more than 1 year but not more than 5 years, and they extend the end date for these grants from 2023 to 2029.

The section updates a law related to nutrition education to extend its provisions from 2023 to 2029.

The section amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act by allowing funds given to eligible institutions for animal health and disease research to carry over to the next year if they aren't used, and extends the deadline for a part of the program from 2023 to 2029.

The section makes changes to the rules about funding and job titles related to agricultural work at certain colleges. It increases the amount of funding for extension activities from 20% to 40% and for research activities from 30% to 40%, and it changes some job titles to include "agricultural" for clarity.

The section outlines changes to the funding for scholarships at 1890 Institutions, specifying that the Secretary will allocate specific amounts from the Commodity Credit Corporation funds: $40 million by October 1, 2019, $10 million by November 17, 2023, and $100 million by October 1, 2024, all of which will remain available until spent. Additionally, the provision extends the previous deadline from 2023 to 2029.

The bill section provides grants to 1890 land-grant colleges, including Tuskegee University, for enhancing agricultural and food sciences facilities. It also extends the date mentioned in a previous law from 2023 to 2029.

The section involves an amendment to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, extending the deadline from 2023 to 2029 for grants aimed at improving agricultural and food sciences facilities and supporting research at tropical and subtropical agricultural colleges and universities in insular areas.

The amendment changes the deadline for when states must start providing matching funds to research and extension activities at eligible institutions to September 30, 2025, and requires that each state provide matching funds from non-Federal sources equal to the amounts provided under specific sections for each fiscal year.

The section modifies the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 by removing a specific paragraph from one part of the law and extending a date in another part from 2023 to 2029.

The section updates a law from the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 by changing the year mentioned in it from 2023 to 2029, affecting the timeline for education grants programs at Hispanic-serving institutions.

In Section 7117, the law is updated to enhance the Binational Agricultural Research and Development (BARD) agreement by allowing participation from countries involved in the Abraham Accords Declaration. It also introduces the BARD Fund Accelerator, a program to support mid-stage agricultural research, offering resources and guidance to foster collaboration among scientists from these countries.

The section amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to allow the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants and establish partnerships to enhance international agricultural research, education, and collaboration. It focuses on strengthening U.S. economic competitiveness, international market development, and cooperation between U.S. institutions and those in developing countries through research exchanges, educational programs, and the promotion of new agricultural technologies.

Section 7119 modifies the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 by extending the deadline for research equipment grants from 2023 to 2029.

Section 7120 updates the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 by changing the year mentioned from "2023" to "2029" in specific parts of the law.

The section amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 by extending the expiration date from 2023 to 2029.

The section amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend certain timelines from 2023 to 2029 and adds a provision to explore potential benefits and opportunities of growing supplemental and alternative crops like winter-planted rapeseed and canola.

The section amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to establish grants for community colleges focusing on agriculture and natural resources. It defines eligible entities, outlines the priorities for granting, and describes how grant money should be used to support agricultural education and work-based learning initiatives, extending the authorization through 2029.

The section updates the expiration year for capacity building grants for NLGCA institutions from 2023 to 2029, by amending a specific part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977.

The section of the bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act to update terms and procedures related to agricultural research and development. It changes "person" to "eligible entity," expands the focus to include precision agriculture, extends certain timeframes, and requires the use of a strategic plan for administering AGARDA.

Section 7126 changes the expiration date in a part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, extending it from 2023 to 2029.

Section 7127 changes the expiration date in a part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, extending it from 2023 to 2029, for special authorization regarding biosecurity planning and response.

The section changes an existing law to establish a competitive grant program aimed at protecting the U.S. food and agriculture system from potential threats like cyberattacks or bioterrorism. It outlines how grant funds can be used, who is eligible for the grants, and updates the timeline for funding from 2025 through 2029. Additionally, it repeals certain sections of a previous 2008 Act that are no longer needed.

The section of the bill extends the deadline for distance education grants for insular areas from the year 2023 to 2029, as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977.

The section modifies the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend the deadline for resident instruction grants for insular areas from 2023 to 2029.

The section repeals certain parts of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, specifically Section 1410, Section 1419C, Section 1447A, and Subtitle M of title XIV, effectively removing them from the law.

The section of the bill amends specific sections of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 by changing the year "2023" to "2029," extending the timeframe for sustainable agriculture research and education programs.

The section changes the expiration date in a law related to the National Genetics Resources Program by updating the year from 2023 to 2029.

The section extends the duration of the Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative by changing the end year from 2023 to 2029, as part of an amendment to the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990.

Section 7204 updates the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to expand research and extension initiatives. It adds new areas like fertilizer management, plant health, biochar, wildfire smoke, invasive species, microplastics, and various plant and environmental studies, and extends the end date for existing programs to 2029. Additionally, it requires a report by 2026 and every two years after to detail fund allocation for these initiatives.

The amendment to the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative extends its funding end year from 2023 to 2029, removes a subsection, redesignates another, and updates language regarding the initiative's terms, such as extending specific funding and requirements to 2029 and eliminating some provisions.

Section 7206 changes the deadline in a section of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The date "2023" is replaced with "2029" in a specific part of the act.

The section updates the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include new roles for the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee and Office, focusing on emerging agricultural practices and advising educational institutions. It also extends the deadline for a specific subsection from 2023 to 2029.

The section amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish centers of excellence focused on agricultural research, education, and extension activities across various fields such as aquaculture, biotechnology, and water quality. These centers aim to enhance collaboration, improve cost-effectiveness in research, and respond to critical agricultural issues, with each center having specific areas of focus and requirements for hosting institutions.

The ThinkDIFFERENTLY National AgrAbility Project updates a law to help farmers with disabilities. It aims to offer education and support to young people with disabilities who are interested in farming, changes funding details by ensuring $8 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation, and limits up to 15% of the funds for grants under a specific subsection.

The section updates the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to extend certain programs and responsibilities of the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, from 2023 to 2029.

The section amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to extend the authorization of the National Rural Information Center Clearinghouse from 2023 to 2029.

The section states that Subtitle D of Title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 is repealed, meaning it is no longer in effect.

The section amends the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act by removing subsection (d), renaming subsections (e) through (j) as (d) through (i), and changing the expiration year in subsection (i) from 2023 to 2029.

The section changes the expiration date for certain competitive grants related to agricultural research, education, and extension from 2023 to 2029.

The section extends the deadline set by the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 for supporting research on certain wheat, triticale, and barley diseases from 2023 to 2029.

The section amends the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to extend the deadline for grants to youth organizations from 2023 to 2029.

The amendment to Section 412 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 expands funding and programs for research on specialty crops. It includes the establishment of a new grant program focused on developing technologies for mechanization and automation to boost the competitiveness of specialty crops in the U.S., and allocates specific funds for this and other research programs through 2029.

The section establishes a program where the Secretary of Agriculture can provide competitive grants to eligible entities to create and enhance farming and ranching opportunities for veterans. These grants must be matched with non-Federal funds and can be used for training, education, and other activities designed to help veterans develop skills in agriculture, with $3 million authorized annually from 2025 to 2029.

The section establishes a program in which the Secretary of Agriculture will give competitive grants to various educational and nonprofit organizations to promote farming and ranching opportunities for veterans. These grants must be matched with non-federal funds and can be used for providing training, developing relevant educational materials, organizing workshops and field experiences, and other activities to help veterans learn about agriculture, with $3 million authorized annually for 2025 to 2029.

Section 7307 updates the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 by extending the date of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database program from 2023 to 2029.

The section updates the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 by extending the deadline of a certain provision from 2023 to 2029, specifically concerning the Office of Pest Management Policy.

The amendment to Section 617(f)(1) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 extends the deadline from 2023 to 2029 for completing certain forestry product research.

The section repeals certain parts of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 by removing section 404 and section 411.

The section amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 by removing the specification that the Grazinglands Research Laboratory was to operate for 15 years starting from the act's enactment date.

The Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network section of the bill updates the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to extend its provisions to 2029 and enhance access to mental health support. It allows grant recipients to establish referral relationships with various healthcare providers, like community behavioral health clinics and rural health clinics, to support mental health and substance use treatment.

The Sun Grant Program section of the bill amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 by including "bioproduct" in several parts, increasing a percentage from 4% to 30%, and extending a date from 2023 to 2029.

The section described repeals parts of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 by removing two specific sections: section 7521 and section 7525.

The Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 has been updated to extend certain dates from 2023 to 2029 and to ensure certain funding levels are described as "not less than" rather than "equal to." It also includes a reorganization of one of the sections by removing a subsection and renaming another.

The amendment to the Research Facilities Act changes the section name from "Authorization of appropriations" to "Funding," and mandates that $2,500,000,000 from the Commodity Credit Corporation be used for a competitive grant program starting in fiscal year 2025, with funds available until they are fully spent. Additionally, the amendment extends the authorization of appropriations to 2029.

The amendments to the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act enhance support for environmentally resilient plant breeding, sustainable aquaculture practices, and new farming technologies like hydroponics. Additionally, they emphasize supply chain coordination, workforce training in agriculture sectors, and extend funding authorization until 2029.

The section amends a law by changing the expiration year from 2023 to 2029 for a specific provision related to research grants under the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act.

The section of the bill extends the end date for biomass research and development, changing it from 2023 to 2029 as per the amendment to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.

The Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 has been updated by changing the year "2023" to "2029" in two specific sections, extending the provisions of these sections for an additional six years.

The National Aquaculture Act of 1980 is updated to correct a typo and requires aquaculture reviews and assessments every three years. It establishes an Aquaculture Advisory Committee to assist the Secretary of Agriculture on related policies, best practices, and outreach, with staggered member appointments and a 5-year term. Additionally, it mandates an annual report on the status of U.S. aquaculture and extends certain provisions of the Act to 2029.

The section amends the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to require that each year, the Secretary of Agriculture shares information about state matching fund requirements for agricultural programs with the Governor and legislature of applicable states. Additionally, Governors must report annually whether their state can meet these funding requirements, and the Secretary must submit a compiled report of these attestations to Congress and post it online.

The section mentions that Section 1431 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 has been repealed, meaning that it is no longer in effect.

The amendments to Section 7601 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 update the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research's references and procedures. These changes include altering the names of advising bodies, modifying reporting obligations to Congress, detailing the handling of gifts and grants to the Foundation, and enhancing transparency in their consultation and outreach activities.

The amendments to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 allow the Secretary to waive the requirement for an Agriculture Innovation Center to have a specific board structure if the entity's board is deemed adequate. Additionally, the program's authorization is extended from 2023 to 2029.

The section updates the Act of December 23, 1987, by changing the name "Knipling-Bushland Research Laboratory" to "Knipling-Bushland Research Center" wherever it appears in the Act.

The amendments to Section 5 of the Hatch Act of 1887 involve changes in terminology, specifically clarifying roles by replacing terms like "director" with "experiment station director" and removing references to "other officer." Additionally, references to the "authorized receiving officer" are replaced with "experiment station director" to standardize the language.

The Commission on National Agricultural Statistics Service Modernization is established to study and suggest improvements to the National Agricultural Statistics Service's data collection processes, focusing on modernization, streamlining, and cost estimation. This commission, composed of 11 appointed members, will conduct hearings and gather feedback from stakeholders, aiming to enhance transparency, the use of real-time data, and specialty crop industry statistics, and will submit a final report with recommendations for changes within three years.

The section explains terms related to the 4-H Program, including what constitutes the 4-H emblem or name and who or what is considered a 4-H club or land-grant college, and outlines the legal authority and regulations for using the 4-H emblem or name. It also sets rules regarding unauthorized use and the ability for legal action to be taken if the emblem or name is misused, while clarifying certain pre-existing legal uses and delegations of authority.

The section updates the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act to allow the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics to coordinate research activities with other federal agencies. It also establishes guidelines for joint research efforts and agreements, especially with the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation, to enhance collaboration and innovation, ensuring a competitive, merit-reviewed process for selecting research projects.

The section outlines the establishment of the Agricultural Innovation Corps (Ag I–Corps) by the Secretary to help agricultural researchers, students, and educational institutions explore commercializing new technologies through entrepreneurial training. It also describes eligibility, the possibility of follow-on grants for early-stage innovations, partnerships with various organizations, and mandates reports on the program's effectiveness by 2025.

The section amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 by extending the deadline for State assessments to the year 2029, and allows the Secretary to use other available funds to develop and implement State-wide assessments and strategies, with a funding limit of $10,000,000 per year.

The section makes a technical correction to the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 by changing references from "the State of Vermont" to "any State" and from "of Vermont" to "involved," broadening the scope to include all states instead of only Vermont.

The amendment to the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 changes the expiration year from 2023 to 2029 for a program related to state and private forest landscape-scale restoration.

The section amends the definition of "at-risk community" in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to include areas that are either part of communities close to federal lands at high risk of wildfires or areas with homes and infrastructure that are recognized as being at risk from wildfires based on various assessments.

Congress amended the Healthy Forests Restoration Act to extend the deadline for certain wildfire mitigation programs from 2023 to 2029.

The section amends the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to extend the deadline for funding hazardous fuel reduction on federal land from 2023 to 2029.

The section outlines amendments to the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, emphasizing watershed protection and restoration projects. It introduces terms and partners involved, prioritizes ecological health and water quality, sets conditions for working on non-federal lands, and requires matching funds from partners while allowing some flexibility in funding.

The amendment to the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 involves technical corrections in Section 304(a), specifically removing the words "protection and" from paragraphs (3) and (5).

The authorization for funding to fight insect infestations and related diseases in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 has been extended from ending on October 1, 2023, to now ending on October 1, 2029.

The section extends the deadline in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act related to insect and disease infestation from 2023 to 2029.

The section modifies the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to support stewardship contracting projects by adding the goal of maintaining and growing existing forest products infrastructure, increasing a limit from 10 to 20 in one part, and removing specific provisions in another part.

The amendment to the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 establishes national and regional agroforestry centers to promote research and adoption of agroforestry practices that integrate trees with farming systems for sustainable agriculture. It provides for the creation of a National Agroforestry Center, encourages regional centers, and increases funding to $7 million annually from 2025 to 2029 for these initiatives.

The bill updates the National Forest Foundation Act to extend funding matches and authorization from 2023 to 2029 and establishes a fund for white oak restoration. It allows for the acceptance of donations to support activities like re-establishing and managing white oak forests, expanding nursery stock, and improving seedlings, with an annual report to Congress on funds received and activities undertaken.

The section amends laws related to the management of Forest Service administrative sites. It extends the deadline for the conveyance of sites to 2029, allows leasing of sites for up to 100 years, and updates certain terms to include multiunit dwellings and services that benefit the National Forest System.

The bill updates the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act to include new methods for collecting forest data, such as national surveys on timber and woodland owners, and emphasizes reporting on forest carbon, remote sensing, and data accessibility. It also mandates regular updates to a strategic plan for data collection, public availability of forest statistics, and establishes a system to process external complex data requests, potentially charging fees for this service.

The section mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Forest Service, form partnerships to support nurseries and seed orchards by providing training, technical and financial assistance, and promoting research and seed supply. It also requires the establishment of a grant program within two years to help eligible entities, like state forestry agencies and private nurseries, enhance their nursery and seed orchard operations, with an authorized budget of $5 million per year from 2025 to 2029.

The section provides for the creation of a categorical exclusion, which allows certain forest management tasks, like pruning or removing hazardous trees near roads and trails in national forests, without a detailed environmental review. These activities are limited to specific areas and cannot take place in wilderness areas or places where removing vegetation is prohibited.

The bill proposes to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 by changing the size limit for collaborative restoration projects from 3,000 acres to 10,000 acres, allowing for larger areas of forestland to be restored under these projects.

The section changes the size limit of wildfire resilience projects from 3,000 acres to 10,000 acres as stated in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003.

The section modifies the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by changing the size of allowable fuel breaks in forests and other wildland vegetation from 3,000 acres to 10,000 acres.

The bill amends the Healthy Forests Restoration Act to adjust provisions about managing habitats for the greater sage-grouse and mule deer by removing certain clauses, specifying limitations on vegetation management activities to 4,500 acres in forests and 7,500 acres in rangelands, and clarifying the application for the greater sage-grouse.

In this bill, changes are made to the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, stating that once a land management plan is approved, the Secretary is not required to consult again under the Endangered Species Act if a species is later listed as endangered, a critical habitat is designated, or new information about the species becomes available.

The section amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to include Indian tribes and counties alongside Governors in good neighbor agreements, allowing them to manage funds from timber sales for restoration services. These amendments apply to both current and future projects under these agreements.

The section amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to include new guidelines for forest restoration, such as addressing pathogen monitoring, using innovative conservation agreements, reducing wildfire risks, and enhancing watershed health. It also updates the funding allocation for proposals in the National Forest System and extends the program's timeframe to 2025-2029.

The section establishes a pilot program led by the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to test new technologies for wildfire prevention and management, involving both public and private entities. It outlines processes for technology testing, application procedures, prioritization of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, and requires annual reports on the program's progress until it ends on September 30, 2029.

The Agricultural Act of 2014 is being updated to change the name from “ACES” to “Experienced Services” in certain sections, remove a reference to "Agriculture Conservation," add "professional, or administrative" after "technical," and eliminate subsection (b).

Section 8416 of the bill amends the National Forest Management Act to increase the threshold from $10,000 to $50,000 for certain timber sales. It also allows the Secretary to sell or otherwise dispose of trees or forest products without an appraisal in situations involving extreme risks like wildfires or floods.

The section explains that electric utility companies can receive permission to cut and remove trees or vegetation near power lines on National Forest System lands without a separate timber sale, as long as it aligns with land management plans. If the utility sells any of the removed material, they must provide the sale proceeds, minus transportation costs, to the Forest Service. The section does not require selling any of the removed material.

The section allows the Secretaries of various departments to make agreements with eligible entities to coordinate and carry out prescribed fires and training on federal lands, including specific provisions for Indian tribes to manage these activities. It also introduces amendments to existing laws to streamline the planning and execution of prescribed burns, allowing more flexibility in prescribed fire management and training by involving regional resources and simplifying planning processes.

The section allows the Secretary to create contracts with Indian tribes for carrying out controlled burns on federal land, which can include burn plans approved by the Secretary. These contracts may let tribes handle the planning and execution of burns, follow federal fire standards, and use regional resources for staffing; the Secretary should also work with other government agencies to meet all legal requirements.

The Secretary, through the Chief of the Forest Service, plans to work with livestock permit holders to use grazing as a way to help reduce the risk of wildfires. This includes allowing grazing in new areas during droughts or other emergencies, using specific grazing techniques, and employing grazing to help recover land after wildfires.

The section amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by specifying that reports must be made at least once every two fiscal years after 2023, and extending certain provisions to apply through 2029.

The section makes technical changes to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 by updating the terminology, replacing "Demonstration project" with "program" in both the heading and subsection (a) to accurately describe the Tribal Forest Management program.

The section amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to rename the program to the Community Wood Facilities Program, updates the type of biomass considered, changes the funding limit to $5 million, and extends the program's end date to 2029. It also revises eligibility criteria and increases energy capacity limits and funding percentages for projects.

The Wood Innovation Grant Program section of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 has been updated to support building new facilities and transporting materials to reduce fire hazards. It now also allows priority for projects that assist communities with higher unemployment through using existing sawmills and improving wood product designs for carbon reduction, while requiring grant recipients to match 50% of the grant amount.

The section outlines the creation of a public data platform by the Secretary, in collaboration with the Forest Service, to monitor and report on carbon emissions and storage related to forest management and wood products. This platform will use data from various programs to provide tools for calculating forest carbon stocks, carbon in manufactured products, long-term carbon storage in timber, and carbon displacement of wood compared to other materials.

The section establishes a biochar application demonstration project, which involves research and development to promote the use and commercialization of biochar, a carbon-rich material made from biomass. It defines key terms, sets priorities for demonstration projects, outlines requirements for feedstock sourcing, specifies funding limitations, and explains that projects should aim to achieve measurable performance goals within five years.

The section states that the subtitle may be referred to as the “Save Our Sequoias Act.”

This part of the bill explains the meanings of various terms related to protecting and managing lands in California where Giant Sequoia trees are found. It defines the roles of different government officials, agencies, and projects involved in taking care of these areas, as well as terms like "reforestation" and "rehabilitation" that describe activities to restore and maintain the health of these lands after events like wildfires.

The section describes how the Secretary must form or expand a shared stewardship agreement with California's Governor and the Tribe to manage giant sequoias. If no request is received within 90 days, the Secretary will still proceed, and the Governor or the Tribe can join later.

The Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition is a group formed by signatures from various agencies and organizations, including national parks, forests, and the University of California, Berkeley, working together to protect and manage giant sequoia trees. Their tasks include conducting assessments, sharing information, and educating the public about threats like wildfires and drought, with support from the Department of the Interior.

The section outlines a requirement for a coalition to conduct and regularly update a study on the health and resilience of giant sequoia groves, identifying those at risk, analyzing threats like wildfires and insects, and proposing strategic projects to protect and restore them. It also mandates the use of the best scientific data and technology available, and the creation of a website to share information and progress with the public.

The section establishes an emergency response for giant sequoias, allowing specific forest management activities like hazardous fuels management and tree removal to be carried out without traditional environmental assessments in order to protect these trees from threats such as wildfires and insects. The projects must follow certain guidelines, cover specified areas, and improve critical habitats, while using collaborative and cooperative processes wherever possible.

The Giant Sequoia Reforestation and Rehabilitation Strategy mandates the Secretary, with input from the Coalition, to create a plan within six months to regenerate and rehabilitate giant sequoia groves. This includes prioritizing efforts, removing barriers like funding or labor shortages, encouraging public-private partnerships, ensuring genetic diversity, and proposing policy improvements. Additionally, various legislative amendments are made to support these activities, ensuring reforestation even after wildfires.

The section establishes Giant Sequoia Strike Teams to help protect and restore giant sequoia forests. These teams will work on environmental reviews and protection projects, and may include government employees, private contractors, and volunteers.

The section establishes a grant program to support efforts improving the health and resilience of giant sequoias. Priority for these grants goes to entities with the greatest impact potential, especially small businesses and tribal entities creating jobs in rural areas, and funds can be used for projects like fuel removal, market development for biomass, nursery capacity enhancement, and tribal conservation efforts.

The section extends good neighbor authority to allow activities in Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Yosemite National Park, focusing on funds from timber sales for restoration efforts within these parks until October 1, 2029. It specifies that any remaining funds should also be used for similar restoration services within the same park, or be transferred for giant sequoia conservation and management if no other agreements exist.

The section modifies the Healthy Forests Restoration Act to clarify that the Director of the National Park Service is responsible for lands in Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Yosemite National Parks, and adds a new provision to support the health and resilience of giant sequoias.

The Giant Sequoia Emergency Protection Program and Fund aims to conserve and manage giant sequoias on national lands, focusing on wildfire resilience and reforestation. This initiative, managed by the National Park Foundation and National Forest Foundation, creates a special fund from donations, with at least 15% of resources aiding tribal conservation efforts, and mandates annual reporting, set to end 7 years post-enactment.

The Giant Sequoia Emergency Protection Program and Fund establishes a collaboration between the National Park Foundation and the National Forest Foundation to develop a program focused primarily on the management and conservation of giant sequoias against threats like wildfires and insects, and secondarily on reforestation efforts. The program is supported by a special fund made up of donations, with at least 15% of the funds allocated to support tribal conservation efforts, and it will be effective for seven years following the enactment of the Save Our Sequoias Act.

The section authorizes $5,000,000 to be allocated each year from 2025 to 2029 to support the goals and changes introduced by this part of the bill.

The section changes the expiration date for rural revitalization technologies under the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 from the year 2023 to 2029.

The section modifies the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 by allowing regional foresters to make appointments to resource advisory committees after necessary reviews, extends the expiration date for certain provisions from 2023 to 2029, and removes one subsection entirely.

The section requires the Secretary concerned to provide an annual report on hazardous fuels reduction activities on federal lands, detailing the number of acres treated, methods used, costs, and effectiveness in reducing wildfire risk. It also mandates standardized data collection procedures, a Government Accountability Office study to assess the implementation, and clarifies several definitions related to these activities, all subject to existing budget constraints.

The section allows the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Chief of the Forest Service, to waive fees for using National Forest System land in certain situations. This applies to state or local governments, non-profit organizations that help the public, amateur radio operators, or other cases deemed appropriate.

The section mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Forest Service, charge and collect fees for harvesting forest botanical products on National Forest lands, based on their fair market value and associated costs. It also outlines sustainable harvesting limits, potential fee waivers for personal use, the use of collected funds, and requires annual reporting to Congress about the program's financial activities.

The section amends Public Law 88–657 to increase transparency in the Forest Service Legacy Road and Trail Remediation Program by requiring the publication of regional project lists, incorporating public input in project selection, and defining the term "region" as one of the nine Forest Service regions.

The Secretary of the Interior has the authority to directly hire Job Corps graduates into the Forest Service without following the usual hiring rules, starting in fiscal year 2025. However, they must still comply with specific sections of the hiring code and the graduates must be qualified for the positions.

The section amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to allow owners of nonindustrial private forest land to receive up to 75% of the cost of emergency forest restoration measures upfront, based on estimated costs provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, but requires them to return the funds if not used within 180 days.

The bill modifies the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include "sustainable aviation fuel" in the definition of advanced biofuels, alongside diesel-equivalent fuel.

The amendments to Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 enhance the biobased markets program by requiring federal procurement policies to consider product longevity and efficiency. It also mandates more detailed reporting on biobased product procurement, accountability measures for federal agencies, and a report to Congress on the classification of renewable chemicals and biobased products. Additionally, the reporting deadlines are extended to 2029.

Section 9003 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 has been amended to include innovative commercial-scale projects and broaden the scope to cover renewable chemicals and biobased products. It also establishes new guidelines for technical feasibility agreements and updates funding dates to extend the program through 2029.

The section requires the Secretary of Agriculture to prepare a report within one year about the potential effects of introducing national labeling standards for bioproducts. This report will analyze how such a program might impact consumer trust, data accuracy, and market growth, and will involve consulting with various stakeholders like biomanufacturers and feedstock growers.

The section requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within one year, analyzing the impact of implementing nationwide labeling standards for certain bioproducts. The report must include definitions and consider the effects on consumer trust, industry data accuracy, and market growth, and it involves consulting with various industry stakeholders.

The section amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 by extending the expiration dates in the bioenergy program provisions, changing them from 2023 and 2024 to 2029.

Section 9006 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, which dealt with the Biodiesel Fuel Education Program, has been officially removed from the law.

The amendment to Section 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 focuses on enhancing the Rural Energy for America Program by incorporating factors like potential financial improvements for agricultural producers or rural small businesses into the evaluation criteria for grants and loans. It increases grant amounts up to 50% for certain recipients, raises the total grant funding limit to $50 million, extends the program to 2029, and emphasizes diversity in project approval to cover various technologies and approaches.

The section modifies the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, extending the timeline from 2023 to 2029 for certain provisions related to feedstock flexibility.

The section amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend the expiration date of the Biomass Crop Assistance Program from 2023 to 2029.

The section concerns the cancellation of a previous rule, specifically, Section 9014 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 is officially repealed.

The section mandates a study, led by the Secretary of Agriculture with input from the Secretary of Energy, on the effects of solar panel installations on agricultural land. It outlines areas of investigation, including economic impacts, environmental concerns, compatibility with livestock and crops, and policy incentives, with a report due to Congress within two years.

The Secretary of Agriculture is required to work with the Secretary of Energy to study how installing solar panels affects farmland used for agriculture. This study will look at various economic, environmental, and compatibility factors, including impacts on crop yields, wildlife, and local economies, and will involve consultations with farmers, solar developers, and other stakeholders, with a report due in two years.

The section limits USDA financial assistance for projects that convert farmland or private forest land into ground-mounted solar systems unless certain conditions are met, such as covering less than a specific amount of land, primarily using the energy for on-farm purposes, or receiving local government approval. Additionally, applicants must create and follow a conservation plan to protect and restore soil health if the project is approved.

USDA funding cannot be used for solar energy projects that convert covered farmland, unless the project affects less than 5 acres, primarily supports the farm's own energy use with less than 50 acres affected, or receives local government approval. In specific cases, applicants must create and fund a farmland conservation plan to prevent and fix land degradation before receiving financial assistance, or they must refund the aid.

The amendment to Section 420(f) of the Plant Protection Act increases the funding for plant pest and disease management to $75,000,000 annually from 2018 through 2024, and sets the funding at $90,000,000 for the fiscal year 2025.

The section amends the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 by extending the grant duration to 2029, enhancing state-level planning and outreach requirements for improving specialty crop competitiveness, and adjusting the funding allocation to $85 million annually from 2018 through 2024, with an increase to $100 million for 2025.

Section 10003 of the bill amends a previous law to extend the funding or programs related to specialty crops market news from 2023 to 2029, ensuring continued support for this agricultural sector.

The section amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act to extend programs supporting urban and innovative agriculture production, provide grants and cooperative agreements to various eligible organizations such as nonprofits and schools, promote conservation techniques, assist with policy navigation, and continue programs on food waste-to-energy projects until 2029.

The section makes a change to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, specifically extending the date from 2023 to 2029 concerning the National Plant Diagnostics Network.

The section outlines amendments to the Agricultural Marketing Act that define "industrial hemp" and establish requirements for hemp producers to designate their type of production. It includes procedures for sampling, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with state and tribal plans, as well as details on inspections and eligibility for programs based on meeting industrial hemp production standards.

The text outlines the establishment of a pilot program allowing certain authorized parties to move genetically engineered microorganisms that may pose plant pest risks between facilities without a permit, under the Plant Protection Act. It specifies the eligibility criteria for participants, application process, requirements for responsible handling and containment, reporting obligations, and issues related to unauthorized releases, while ensuring that the program is evaluated for potential permanence after a three-year term.

The Pilot Program allows certain authorized organizations to transport genetically engineered microorganisms that are plant pests across state lines without a permit. These organizations must meet specific safety and compliance criteria, and report their activities under the program, which will be evaluated over three years to decide if it should become permanent.

The section changes the Agricultural Adjustment Act by adding almonds to the list of products mentioned and removing the exception for dates meant for processing.

The Local Agriculture Market Program has been updated to include a new definition for "food hub" and extends its operations until 2029. It also simplifies the application process for smaller grants and emphasizes regional food chain coordination, allowing eligible organizations to access funds for projects like food hub studies and purchasing special equipment.

The section modifies the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to consult maple syrup industry stakeholders about research and education priorities at least six months before requesting grant applications, and extends the relevant program to 2029.

The amendment to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 involves collecting and publishing cost-of-production data for organic milk, including prices for feedstuffs and a new Organic All Milk Prices Survey. It also extends funding through 2029 and allocates $10 million for the initiative from 2025 to 2029.

The section amends the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 by extending deadlines for certain reports and funding through 2029. It also introduces a provision that allows the Secretary to provide technical assistance, outreach, and education to support organic production, involving various agricultural agencies. Additionally, it updates the funding for modernizing international trade technology systems and data collection.

The Secretary is allowed to give technical help and education to support organic farming through various federal agencies, such as the Agricultural Marketing Service and the Farm Service Agency, among others. These agencies are part of a group known as "covered agencies" that can offer this assistance.

The section amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend the timeframe of the National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, changing it from ending in 2024 to continuing through 2029.

The Secretary must submit a report to Congress about how domestic food products are purchased, including how the process works, barriers for nontraditional or local foods, the quality and availability of these foods, and any suggested changes to improve the process.

The section updates the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to clarify the definitions of "plant regulator," "plant biostimulant," "nutritional chemical," "vitamin hormone product," and "plant-incorporated protectant." It exempts certain plant-incorporated protectants from regulation, provided they arise from genetic material found within the plant's gene pool, unless the Administrator decides that regulation is necessary.

The section amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to require the Administrator, along with other relevant secretaries, to coordinate risk mitigation, data sharing, and decision-making regarding pesticides by considering economic analyses, agronomic data, and alternatives. It also allows for the waiver of these coordination requirements if an agreement is published.

The section amends parts of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture to involve the Director of the Office of Pest Management Policy in meetings, mandates annual publication of reports online, and encourages private sector consultation. It also outlines that the Administrator must consult other agencies before changing how the Endangered Species Act affects pesticide registration.

The section mandates that pesticide labels across the nation must be uniform, preventing states or anyone else from adding different requirements beyond what the Environmental Protection Agency approves. Additionally, the EPA cannot approve or change any label that conflicts with its own health assessments or carcinogenicity classifications for pesticides.

Section 10205 amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to clarify that local governments cannot create or enforce rules about pesticides or devices regulated by a state or the federal government.

The section from the bill updates how a survey on multiple crop and pesticide use is administered by requiring the Secretary to share the results with the Environmental Protection Agency and make them public, and incorporate commercial data on pesticide use to improve the survey outcomes. It also specifies mandatory funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation, allocating different amounts for the fiscal years 2019, 2024, and 2025.

The section requires the Secretary of the Interior, with the Secretary of Agriculture, to evaluate certain minerals like potash and phosphates for classification as critical minerals within 30 days of the section's enactment. Additionally, they must issue recommendations on mining policies and prepare a report detailing each mineral's eligibility for the critical minerals list under the Energy Act of 2020, both within 90 days, for submission to relevant congressional committees.

Under the Safe harbor for certain discharges of wildland fire chemicals, this section states that, until a specific permit is issued, courts cannot stop certain groups from using approved fire retardants and water enhancers to fight wildfires, as long as they follow a set agreement from February 2023. The rule expires five years after it becomes law and does not affect other court powers over unapproved discharges.

The section updates two parts of an existing law about the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978. It changes the list of Senate and House committees that the Environmental Protection Agency needs to work with, adding new committees related to science, agriculture, and transportation.

The Office of Biotechnology Policy is being established within the Department of Agriculture to coordinate policies and activities related to biotechnology, synthetic biology, and other emerging technologies. The office will be led by a Director, who is appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, and will work with various agencies and stakeholders to handle research, education, regulation, and commercialization of these technologies, with a budget of $1 million per year from 2025 to 2029.

The Secretary of Agriculture will set up an Office of Biotechnology Policy to manage how the Department handles biotechnology and related fields like biomanufacturing and synthetic biology. This office, led by a Director, will work on creating policies, coordinating activities, and collaborating with other government agencies to ensure effective regulation and communication, with a budget of $1,000,000 authorized annually from 2025 to 2029.

The bill introduces a Specialty Crop Advisory Committee to help improve insurance policies for specialty crops by bringing together members with relevant expertise, requires at least two meetings per year, and tasks a Specialty Crops Coordinator to focus on the needs of these producers. Additionally, it mandates an annual review of new and specialty crops in consultation with the committee.

The amendment to the Federal Crop Insurance Act allows the manager of the Corporation to ask policyholders to identify anyone with a substantial interest in their policies. If a policyholder doesn't provide this information on time, they can still submit it during the crop year, unless they would benefit unfairly or are trying to avoid legal obligations. Additionally, the percentage that defines a substantial interest is increased from 5% to 10%.

The section requires the Corporation to regularly review new insurance products for their financial reliability and work with relevant experts to make improvements if needed.

In this section, an amendment is made to the Federal Crop Insurance Act, allowing coverage for losses due to a decrease in the market price of a crop, as long as the drop in price wasn't caused by the farmer.

The section amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to allow for higher levels of crop insurance coverage, raising the maximum individual coverage levels for different types of yield or revenue up to 95%. It also increases the subsidy for insurance premiums from 65% to 80%.

The text amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Agricultural Act of 2014 to limit participation in farm programs. Starting with the 2025 crop year, farms using certain insurance plans for cotton or other crops will not qualify for specific payments under the price loss and agriculture risk coverage programs.

In the amendment to the Federal Crop Insurance Act, starting in the 2025 reinsurance year, if a farmer is late in paying their insurance premium or fees, the insurance company can charge them interest up to 1% per month on the overdue amount, for no more than 60 months.

The amendment to the Federal Crop Insurance Act increases the definition period for beginning and veteran farmers or ranchers from 5 to 10 crop years and provides greater financial assistance according to a tiered system over the first ten years of participation. This means they now get extra support with increasing percentage points for up to ten years, helping them with crop insurance costs as they start or continue farming or ranching.

The section amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act regarding the approval and marketability of insurance proposals. It outlines the process for how insurance providers submit support for a proposal, addresses confidentiality, and details the timelines and documentation required for implementing new policies, ensuring that they are shared with providers well before sales begin.

The amendments to the Federal Crop Insurance Act add provisions for additional payments and adjustments for insurance providers. These changes include extra subsidies for certain states with high loss ratios, reimbursement rates for specialty crops, and adjustments for inflation starting in 2025, while also establishing a temporary financial relief measure for the years 2022 to 2024.

The bill introduces revenue insurance for sugar beet producers, starting in 2026. This insurance covers losses from individual yields and decreases in payments caused by low sugar production or content at the cooperative level, or drops in sugar prices.

The bill mandates that starting in 2026, a new insurance policy will be available for sugar beet farmers, covering individual yield losses and reduced payments from cooperatives due to lower than average production, lower sugar content, or price drops in the refined sugar market.

The section outlines the establishment of a pilot program by the Risk Management Agency and the Corporation to assess the impact of penalty reductions for late planting of crops like corn in certain Texas counties starting in 2025. This program will evaluate whether planting dates affect crop yields and water usage, and it will run for at least four years, with a report due by 2029 on findings and potential policy changes.

The bill establishes a pilot program starting in 2025 to evaluate the impact of reduced insurance benefits for late-planted crops like corn in certain Texas counties. It aims to study crop yields and water usage and requires a report by 2029 on the program's findings and any proposed policy changes, with potential partnerships funded up to $200,000 with organizations knowledgeable about agriculture in the area.

The amendments to Section 515 of the Federal Crop Insurance Act focus on improving the process for program compliance and integrity by adding specific timelines and procedures for notifications, appeals, and final determinations. They also specify financial limits for certain fiscal years, increasing the limit to $6,000,000 starting in fiscal year 2025.

The amendment to Section 516(b)(2)(C)(i) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act changes the funding allocation by specifying amounts for each fiscal year from 2014 to 2024, and then setting it at $10,000,000 for 2025 and each year after.

The section modifies the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require annual reviews of revenue limitations for insurable agricultural products, such as animals, animal products, greenhouse and nursery plants, and aquaculture. It mandates that a report summarizing these reviews and any anticipated policy changes must be submitted to congressional agriculture committees.

The text describes several amendments to the Federal Crop Insurance Act aimed at enhancing research and development into insurance policies for specific agricultural sectors. These include efforts to expand coverage against revenue losses for certain crops, develop insurance policies for wine grapes affected by smoke exposure, protect mushroom production, study feasibility for hurricane and frost insurance, consider specific oilseed crops in cropping policies, incentivize harvests, and create insurance for poultry affected by diseases or weather events. Each amendment requires reports on research outcomes and potential policy recommendations.

The section outlines amendments to the Animal Health Protection Act, focusing on enhancing the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program by adding new activities and adjusting funding provisions. It increases financial allocations for fiscal years 2025 to 2029, aiming to improve animal disease traceability and preparedness through authorized appropriations and mandatory funding for relevant programs and laboratories.

The section outlines that, within a year of its enactment, the Secretary is required to contract with a qualified institution to review the effectiveness of the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program. This review will focus on the program's impact on preventing tick-borne illnesses, costs and benefits to cattle producers, and funding. A report with the results and improvement recommendations must be submitted to key congressional committees within a year of the contract signing.

The section establishes a National Detector Dog Training Center to train dogs and handlers for protecting domestic agricultural and natural resources from pests and diseases. It outlines the Center's duties, the possibility of additional training facilities, and requires a report to Congress on threats, improvements, and recommendations, with the authority expiring on September 30, 2029.

The section amends the Animal Health Protection Act to allow U.S. officials to negotiate agreements that help manage animal disease outbreaks that could impact exports, aiming to use the latest research. It also requires the creation of a notification system to alert relevant state and producer organizations if changes are made to export guidelines.

The section adds a new rule to the Animal Health Protection Act about bringing live dogs into the U.S. It says that people must provide proof that the dog is healthy and has had all necessary shots, the dog must be at least six months old if it is being transferred, and exceptions are allowed for certain cases like returning pets and military working dogs. The Secretary will make rules to support this, and there are penalties for breaking the new law.

The section outlines the rules for importing live dogs into the United States, requiring that imported dogs be healthy, vaccinated, and at least six months old, unless noted exceptions apply, such as dogs returning as pets, military working dogs, or those for research or veterinary treatment. It also assigns the Secretary the responsibility of creating regulations to enforce these rules, with penalties for non-compliance that may include fines and sending the dogs back to their country of origin.

The text amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to remove a previous funding amount of $2,000,000 for the year 2019 and to add a new funding amount of $3,000,000 for the year 2025 for the Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program.

The section ensures that producers of livestock, like cows and pigs, have a federal right to sell their meat and milk products across the United States without being restricted by different state laws. It defines "covered livestock" as animals raised for meat or milk but not for egg production, and it emphasizes the importance of a consistent national market for these products.

The section requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report to specific Congressional committees about how well prepared the Department is to help livestock and poultry producers during an outbreak of a foreign animal disease. This report should evaluate existing federal programs, identify any weaknesses, and offer suggestions for legal changes to better protect producers from substantial economic losses due to the disease outbreak.

The A-PLUS Act requires the Secretary to update regulations, allowing market agencies to own part of, finance, or manage meat packers with specific capacity limits, while ensuring they disclose such relationships to livestock sellers. It also clarifies that this does not limit the Secretary's authority to enforce existing protections under the Packers and Stockyards Act.

The section outlines new requirements for small and very small meat and poultry establishments, mandating the Secretary to provide accessible guidance and model plans for developing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans within 18 months to 2 years. The proposed guidance aims to assist these establishments by offering updated scientific studies, best practices, and plans specific to their scale, while ensuring data confidentiality.

The bill section requires the Secretary to make a list of scientific studies and guidelines available for small and very small meat processing establishments to help them develop safety plans. It also mandates publishing a guidance document within two years to aid these establishments in meeting necessary safety requirements, while ensuring no confidential business information is disclosed.

The Secretary is required to provide resources for small and very small poultry processing establishments, including a list of scientific studies, best practice guidelines, and model plans for different types of establishments, all within 18 months. Additionally, the Secretary must publish a guidance document on developing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans within two years, while ensuring confidential business information is not disclosed.

This section of the bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out outreach programs to certain states regarding meat and poultry inspection, specifically targeting states with active inspection programs but without selected establishments. Additionally, the Secretary must report annually on these outreach efforts to key Congressional committees from 2024 to 2029.

The section describes a pilot program allowing certain facilities, known as custom exempt facilities, to sell meat directly to consumers within their state without federal inspection. It outlines the rules for state participation, such as capping the number of facilities and setting labeling requirements, while also granting the Secretary the power to enforce safety actions if needed, with all programs ending by September 30, 2029.

The section outlines amendments to the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act that establish annual crisis simulation exercises and allow staff exchanges with the intelligence community to enhance security related to food emergencies. It mandates risk assessments of agricultural vulnerabilities every two years, including potential threats like cyberattacks and foreign influence, with required reports being exempt from certain congressional access laws.

The section modifies the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 by removing one part of a list concerning the Farm Service Agency's duties and updating a reference to conservation programs that fall under this agency's control.

The section changes the expiration year in a specific part of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act from 2023 to 2029.

The section amends parts of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to remove certain exceptions related to the management of natural resources and extends the timeline in a subsection from 2023 to 2029.

The section modifies the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act to specify that, during national appeals division hearings, the agency must prove with substantial evidence that its adverse decision was valid.

Section 12206 of the bill adds a new clause to the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, stating that the Secretary's authority to implement changes introduced by the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 will be terminated.

The section updates the responsibilities of the Office of Tribal Relations within the Department of Agriculture, requiring it to advise the Secretary on policies related to Indian tribes, oversee contracts and agreements with tribes, and perform additional functions as needed by the Secretary.

The section establishes an independent Office of the Ombudsman within the Department of Agriculture to help people understand civil rights processes, provide access to appeals, and ensure fair access to department programs. The Ombudsman will have access to necessary records, report annually to Congress, and receive $1 million in yearly funding from 2025 to 2029.

The section establishes an independent Office of the Ombudsman within the Department to help people with civil rights reviews, inform them about the appeals process, and promote fair access to Department programs. The Ombudsman will report annually to Congress and is given access to necessary records, with $1,000,000 authorized for funding each year from 2025 to 2029.

The section outlines improvements to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act, including updating the handbook and establishing a partnership with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. to share information on foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land. It also revises penalties for non-compliance, mandates public disclosure of enforcement actions, and emphasizes outreach to raise awareness about reporting requirements.

This section mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture, along with other agencies, must create a yearly report on the security risks of foreign countries buying and managing U.S. agricultural land. The report will cover aspects like land ownership by foreign entities, potential threats to food and national security, and the use of farm programs, ensuring the information is both comprehensive and accessible.

The bill outlines the appointment of a Chief of Operations within the Department of Agriculture to ensure compliance with the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act. This role involves monitoring compliance, conducting investigations into malicious efforts targeting U.S. agriculture, coordinating with various federal agencies, and reporting to senior officials. It also defines new terms related to foreign entities of concern and malign efforts.

The section outlines the creation of a Chief of Operations position within the Department of Agriculture, tasked with ensuring compliance with the Act through monitoring, investigations, and collaborating with various federal agencies. The Chief of Operations is also responsible for auditing databases, managing security concerns, and publishing annual compliance reports.

The section outlines the creation of a digital database to track foreign ownership of agricultural land, requiring electronic filing within 3 years and annual audits to ensure accuracy, with $10 million in funding allocated from the Commodity Credit Corporation. Additionally, it mandates excluding personal information, like the filer's name or transaction details, and repeals a prior related provision.

The section outlines the definition and cost adjustments for the "Thrifty Food Plan," which sets food costs for a family of four. It describes how the costs are adjusted based on household size, updates market basket evaluations, adjusts for inflation, and considers geographical cost differences, ensuring the cost remains neutral without exceeding inflation rates.

The section amends the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 to update how the U.S. government establishes dietary guidelines. It introduces a 10-year review cycle, creates an Independent Advisory Board to help generate scientific questions for review, and requires that guidelines be based on evidence-based reviews. It also allocates funding to support these updates and mandates transparency in the process by disclosing potential conflicts of interest among those involved.

Schools participating in the national school lunch program can offer various types of milk, including organic and non-organic whole milk, along with flavored and lactose-free options. Additionally, milk from China state-owned enterprises is prohibited, and saturated fat in milk won't count towards meal fat content limits.

The text outlines amendments to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to ensure that the Secretary establishes the Commission on Farm Transitions within 60 days of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. These amendments expand the study to include recommendations, address issues like apprenticeships and mentoring, examine policies impacting farm transitions, and consider challenges faced by underserved farmers, with the final report deadline extended to 2029.

The section changes the deadline in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 from 2023 to 2029.

The section modifies the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 by extending the date mentioned in Section 12512(d)(2) from 2023 to 2029, which affects the timeline for improvements to the United States Drought Monitor.

The Agricultural Fiber Products Trust Fund is set up in the U.S. Treasury to help domestic wool and cotton fabric manufacturers by reducing tariff-related injuries and providing grants; it is funded with $50 million annually from 2025 to 2029, with specific allocations for reducing tariff disparities, promoting Pima cotton, and supporting wool research. Starting January 1, 2025, the previous trust funds under the Agricultural Act of 2014 will be terminated, and any leftover money will be returned to the general U.S. Treasury fund.

The amendment to Section 12607 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report on land access and farmland ownership programs at least once every two years, and provides for an extended deadline until 2029. It also adds a new requirement to include a catalog of programs that help with things like buying property, getting loans, improving land, building infrastructure, and planning land use.

The section requires the Secretary, along with other relevant authorities, to issue guidance within 180 days to help plant importers understand why their shipments are detained under the Lacey Act. Importers should receive details about why their plants are held, how long the detention might last, the tests being conducted, and what information could speed up the process.

The bill section focuses on strengthening protections for pets by requiring a report on the effectiveness of animal welfare enforcement, improving veterinary care with mandatory dental exams, and allowing for the confiscation of dogs in severe distress. Additionally, it introduces new rules for taking swift action when a dog is found to be suffering due to a dealer's negligence.

Section 12411 of the bill extends the deadline for part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 from 2023 to 2029. This change is related to protecting animals with shelter.

The Secretary of Agriculture is required to prepare a report for Congress within 180 days, detailing all the resources and programs available to help Texas farmers who have faced financial losses because Mexico didn't deliver the agreed-upon water. This is based on a treaty related to the use of specific rivers, signed in 1944.

The Experienced Services Program allows the Secretary to hire individuals aged 55 and older to offer their experience and skills in various areas of the Department, except for the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Forest Service. These services will be managed through specific agreements and can be funded by existing departmental programs, with protections in place concerning liability.

The section describes the Secretary's responsibilities regarding the Agricultural Labor Survey, including collecting and publishing data on pay rates for farm workers and ensuring all farm employers are surveyed. It also requires a report to Congress examining survey quality and labor cost impacts, with specific focus on survey distribution, response rates, labor cost percentages, wage trends, and the effect of certain wage regulations on farm workers.

The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 is being updated to extend deadlines for various payments, advisory committee operations, and fund expenditures related to federal land, moving dates from 2023-2026 in sections, and changing other specific deadlines to 2028 and 2029.

The section updates existing law by changing the year references from "2024" to "2026" in two specific parts of Public Law 117–25. This affects how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program operates until the new date.

The section defines "qualified renewable biomass" as various types of forest and manufacturing residues that can be used for bioenergy, excluding commonly recycled paper. It also mandates that the Department of Agriculture considers such biomass as a renewable energy source with zero greenhouse emissions, as long as it doesn't lead to deforestation, and requires the Secretary to establish guidance for implementing these rules with input from other agencies.