The Friends in the Field Act would expand federal agricultural research funding to include biological pest control as a priority area. The bill amends existing law to allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture to award grants for research, development, and educational programs focused on using natural methods to control crop-damaging pests and reduce foodborne illnesses. This change affects farmers, agricultural researchers, and universities that conduct farming research by opening new funding opportunities in an environmentally focused pest management approach. The legislation does not specify new funding amounts or timelines, instead integrating biological pest control into an existing grant program structure. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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