Grain dry act
Grain Dry Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies that the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program, which provides low-interest loans to farmers for storage facilities, can now be used to build or upgrade storage facilities specifically for propane. Propane is often used in agricultural operations, such as grain drying and heating barns. The bill expands the program’s eligibility to include propane storage, supporting farmers who rely on this fuel source.
Key provisions
- Expands the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program to include propane storage.
- Allows agricultural producers to receive loans for propane storage facilities.
- Defines ‘agricultural production’ for the purpose of propane storage eligibility.
- Amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to reflect these changes.
Who is affected
- Agricultural Producers
- Farmers
- Department of Agriculture
- Energy Sector (Propane)
Notable changes
- Previously, the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program did not explicitly include propane storage as a qualifying use.
- The bill introduces a specific definition of ‘agricultural production’ for determining propane storage eligibility.
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