This bill expands the mission of the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) to focus on sustainable agriculture as a tool for addressing climate and environmental challenges. Specifically, it adds a new goal directing AGARDA to develop agricultural technologies that help farmers adapt to extreme weather and drought, increase carbon storage in soil, make renewable energy and biofuels more practical for farms, promote conservation practices, and advance precision agriculture tools that reduce waste. The bill defines "precision agriculture" as using advanced methods to manage inputs like water, fertilizer, and seed more efficiently while maintaining environmental quality. The legislation, introduced in October 2025 by Representatives Neguse and Flood, does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines in the provided text, but it modifies existing authorities to prioritize innovation in sustainable farming practices that can help farmers become more resilient to climate impacts while potentially contributing to national climate goals.
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