Bill · H.R. 2858· House(119-HR-2858)
Winter Canola Study Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- David Kustoff
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Winter Canola Study Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research and development regarding winter canola. The bill aims to examine the inclusion of certain oilseed crops, such as rapeseed and canola, under double cropping and rotational cropping policies. It specifically tasks the Corporation with researching how these crops impact crop insurance availability, cost, and risk management benefits like soil health and profitability. Additionally, the bill amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to include examination of these supplemental crops. It also allocates $10,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2024 through 2029 for this purpose. Finally, a report containing research results and recommendations must be submitted to Congress within 13 months of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill allocates $10,000,000 annually for research and development into winter canola.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+6
The bill highlights that winter canola oil-based fuels can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 50%.
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill provides research and potential crop insurance improvements specifically benefiting oilseed crop producers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Benefits for Producers: The bill finds that winter canola improves farm economics and can enhance rural communities (Section 2).
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Environmental and Energy Benefits: The bill notes that winter canola oil-based renewable fuels can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 50 percent compared to conventional fuels (Section 2).
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Increased Job Creation and Security: Investing in lower carbon-intensity renewable fuels from winter canola is intended to create jobs and bolster national security (Section 2).
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Land Efficiency: Expanding winter canola production is expected to provide additional feedstock for renewable fuel demand without needing new land in production (Section 2).
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Risk Management and Soil Health: Research is directed to evaluate benefits to soil health, biodiversity, and the profitability of farming operations (Section 3).
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Funding for Research: The bill provides $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029 to examine the benefits and opportunities of supplemental and alternative crops (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Insurance Costs and Availability: The bill mandates research into factors that impact the availability and cost of crop insurance when incorporating covered oilseed crops into policies (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5Improves Rural Development+4Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+6Good For Rural Residents+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Dale StrongRepublican · Alabama