Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the federal crop insurance program to research and develop a policy that insures mushroom production, including mushroom-growing media. The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation is required to evaluate different policy approaches, considering risks from pests, pathogens, and weather events, as well as best practices for minimizing losses. The bill also mandates a report to Congress detailing the research findings and recommendations.
Key provisions
- Requires research and development for mushroom insurance policies.
- Focuses research on risks from pests, fungal pathogens, and viral pathogens.
- Evaluates policies considering weather-related losses and growing media issues.
- Considers various coverage options for different phases of mushroom production.
- Requires streamlined reporting and paperwork for mushroom growers.
- Mandates protection for revenue losses.
- Requires a report to Congress on research findings and recommendations.
Who is affected
- Mushroom farmers
- Crop insurance providers
- Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
- House Committee on Agriculture
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Notable changes
- Adds a specific provision for mushroom insurance to the Federal Crop Insurance Act.
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