Bill · S. 4627· Senate(119-S-4627)
FARM AI Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Budd
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The FARM AI Act of 2026 aims to increase access to artificial intelligence through the Department of Agriculture. It seeks to integrate artificial intelligence into various research and extension programs to improve agriculture. The bill includes provisions for workforce development and technical training regarding computing systems and precision agriculture. It also expands the scope of various agricultural research and teaching policies to include artificial intelligence systems. Additionally, the bill creates a new position called the Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Advisor. This official will work to promote the adoption of digital agriculture technologies and develop national standards in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill provides direct support for farm productivity, decision-making, and technical training for producers.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill supports agribusinesses and farmers through technical assistance and new technology adoption.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill emphasizes outreach, technical assistance, and workforce training specifically for rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Farm Productivity and Competition: The bill finds that artificial intelligence can improve farm productivity, security, and help United States farmers outcompete international competitors (Section 2(a)).
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Enhanced Decision-Making and Resource Management: AI has the potential to enhance decision-making in crop and animal systems management and reduce resource use (Section 2(a)).
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Support for Smaller Farms: The bill notes that AI can expand economic opportunities for small, medium, and family-run farms (Section 2(a)).
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Workforce Development and Training: The bill includes provisions for technical training in computing systems, artificial intelligence implementation, precision agriculture, and machine maintenance (Section 3(a) and Section 3(d)).
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Technical Assistance and Outreach: The bill directs the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Advisor to encourage the adoption of digital technologies through technical assistance and outreach to producers and rural communities (Section 4(c)).
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Development of National Standards: The Advisor is tasked with collaborating with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop and implement national artificial intelligence standards for the agriculture sector (Section 4(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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+6Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Students+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 5/21/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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