Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish research and extension grant priorities, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to change the way research and extension grants are prioritized in the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The goal is to ensure that research funding supports important agricultural needs and innovations. The bill was introduced on March 11, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for further review.
The changes proposed by the bill would affect agricultural researchers, farmers, and institutions that receive federal grants for agricultural research. By setting clearer priorities, the bill seeks to enhance the impact of research on agricultural productivity and sustainability, potentially benefiting both researchers and farmers.
As of March 11, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the relevant committee. No further actions have been recorded yet, and the bill is currently under review by the committee.
