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119-s-1713119th CongressWALLET

Agriculture Innovation Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would create a secure, government-wide agricultural data program to collect and analyze farm- and field-level information on conservation and production practices and their effects on yields, soil health, and ecosystem services. It aims to support evidence-based program design, measure ecosystem benefits, and give producers voluntary tools to improve productivity and environmental outcomes.

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  • Farmers and ranchers: Would be able to voluntarily provide farm- and field-level data in machine-readable form and get internet-based technical tools within three years to see confidential, farm-specific results and general practice impacts. The Secretary may not compel participation and sale of identifiable producer data is prohibited.
  • Researchers and academic institutions: Would get controlled access to data through a Secure Agricultural Data Center for approved research. Published outputs must use aggregated or anonymized data and pass disclosure review to protect privacy.
  • USDA programs and policymakers: Would use linked data and analysis to improve program implementation, quantify ecosystem services, and report annually to relevant congressional committees starting one year after enactment. The initiative must operate using existing Department authorities and funds.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New farm conservation data program

If enacted, USDA would create a program to inventory and collect field- and farm-level data on conservation and production practices. The program would use machine-readable formats and link USDA data with other sources. Producers could voluntarily provide extra data for research, and the Secretary could not force producers to share data or accept technical help. Within three years, USDA would provide internet tools that give confidential, farm-specific feedback and general findings on yields, soil health, risk, and profitability. USDA would follow its scientific integrity rules and use existing Department funds to run the program.

Secure farm data center privacy rules

If enacted, USDA could set up a secure data center to store and analyze producer and baseline data. Access would be limited to approved researchers and partners and would require disclosure review before public release. Published results would be aggregated and anonymized, and the sale of individual or identifiable producer data would be banned. USDA could make agreements with universities and other experts to support the center and must periodically review security protocols.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

MN • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

    SD • R

    Sponsored 5/12/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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