This bill amends federal plant protection law to strengthen preparedness for plant pests and diseases that threaten specialty crops like fruits and vegetables. It directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prioritize funding for cooperative agreements in high-risk states where crop diseases are most likely to occur. The legislation increases annual funding for plant pest and disease management programs to $150 million starting in fiscal year 2027 and continuing indefinitely, while also raising funding for another related program from $5 million to $12 million. The bill primarily affects specialty crop farmers, agricultural states deemed high-risk for pest and disease outbreaks, and the USDA agencies responsible for plant health. These funding increases aim to help farmers and states better prepare for and prevent catastrophic crop losses from emerging plant diseases.
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