Bill · S. 2395· Senate(119-S-2395)
Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Tommy Tuberville
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act of 2025," aims to study the possibility of including certain oilseed crops in double cropping policies. It requires the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research on incorporating rapeseed and canola crops into these policies. The Corporation must then report their findings to the Senate and House Agriculture Committees.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
Directly targets the improvement of crop insurance and profitability for oilseed crop farmers.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
Supports the agricultural economy and sustainability in rural areas.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Beneficial for farm business owners through potential risk management and profitability improvements.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Farmers: The research and development on including covered oilseed crops (rapeseed and canola) in double cropping and rotational cropping policies could potentially benefit farmers. This is because the study will evaluate the potential risk management benefits to soil health, biodiversity, and the profitability of farming operations, as stated in Section 2(20)(C)(ii). If the research shows positive results, it could lead to more stable and profitable farming practices.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no explicitly stated potential negative impacts for people in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+5Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Business Owners+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 7/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Introduced in Senate