David Kustoff
04/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2024 14:16
Congressman Kustoff Introduces Legislation to Study Winter Oilseed Crops
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN), along with Congressmen Dale W. Strong (R-AL) and Tracey Mann (R-KS), today introduced the Winter Oilseed Study Act of 2024 in the House of Representatives. This legislation would request that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) conduct a study investigating the gap in crop insurance coverage for double-crop grown winter oilseeds, such as canola. Additionally, the bill recognizes the economic and environmental benefits of rotationally and double-crop grown canola and emphasizes the importance of investing in lower carbon-intensity renewable fuels to enhance rural communities, create jobs, and bolster energy security.
"Allowing our farmers to plant winter canola in the off season would be transformative for West Tennessee's agriculture community,"said Congressman Kustoff."America's farmers keep our economy going by putting food on the shelves and fuel in our tanks. The Winter Oilseed Study Act will further support farmers, help them increase production, and improve access to insurance. I am proud to introduce this legislation that would expand opportunities for farmers across the Mid-South."
"Agriculture feeds not only the American people, but the U.S. economy as well. I am proud to work on behalf of farmers by joining Representative Kustoff and my colleagues in introducing the Winter Oilseed Study Act. This legislation will give America's farmers crucial new information and opportunities as they continue to produce our food, fiber, and fuel," said Congressman Strong.
"Harnessing the potential of American-grown commodities like winter oilseed supports the entire agriculture and energy supply from grower to consumer," said Congressman Mann."I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation to help facilitate the growth of energy-abundant and sustainable fuel feedstocks by supporting access to risk management tools, research into yield improvements, and the environmental benefits of new crop rotations."
"Allowing our farmers to plant winter canola in the off season would be transformative for West Tennessee's agriculture community,"said Congressman Kustoff."America's farmers keep our economy going by putting food on the shelves and fuel in our tanks. The Winter Oilseed Study Act will further support farmers, help them increase production, and improve access to insurance. I am proud to introduce this legislation that would expand opportunities for farmers across the Mid-South."
"Agriculture feeds not only the American people, but the U.S. economy as well. I am proud to work on behalf of farmers by joining Representative Kustoff and my colleagues in introducing the Winter Oilseed Study Act. This legislation will give America's farmers crucial new information and opportunities as they continue to produce our food, fiber, and fuel," said Congressman Strong.
"Harnessing the potential of American-grown commodities like winter oilseed supports the entire agriculture and energy supply from grower to consumer," said Congressman Mann."I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation to help facilitate the growth of energy-abundant and sustainable fuel feedstocks by supporting access to risk management tools, research into yield improvements, and the environmental benefits of new crop rotations."
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