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119-hr-2858119th CongressWALLET

Winter Canola Study Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]

Introduced

Summary

Would expand winter canola research and study adding it to federal crop insurance to promote double-cropping and low-carbon biofuel feedstock. It focuses on helping farmers adopt winter canola rotationally or as a double-crop and on growing renewable fuel supplies.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Research grants for winter canola crops

If enacted, USDA’s research arm would study supplemental and alternative crops, including winter rapeseed and winter canola. The bill would authorize $10 million each year for fiscal years 2024 through 2029 to support this work. Universities, researchers, and growers could seek grants or use the results. This is an authorization, so money would still depend on future funding bills.

Study crop insurance for winter canola

If enacted, the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation would study adding certain winter rapeseed and canola (crops that need cold to flower) to double‑cropping and rotational crop insurance. The study would consult farmers and other stakeholders, and review costs, availability, and benefits like soil health and profits. The agency would report results and recommendations to Congress within 13 months. If later adopted, this could lead to new insurance options for some growers.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]

TN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

  • Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

Roll Call Votes

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