Research for Healthy Soils Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill directs the USDA to prioritize research and extension efforts focused on the impact of microplastics and PFAS on farmland. Specifically, it authorizes grants to study these substances in land-applied biosolids and compost, including methods for removal and analysis of their effects on crops and soil. The bill also reauthorizes existing USDA research initiatives through fiscal year 2031, encompassing programs related to pollinator health, food safety, and honey bee monitoring.
Key provisions
- Authorizes grants for research on microplastics and PFAS in agricultural land.
- Directs research into techniques for removing or degrading these substances from biosolids.
- Requires analysis of the impact on crops and soil health.
- Reauthorizes USDA grants through fiscal year 2031.
- Includes specific research areas such as wastewater processing impacts and soil remediation.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Agricultural Landowners
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Environmental Researchers
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Adds microplastics and PFAS as a high-priority research area within the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act.
- Reauthorizes existing USDA grants through 2031, extending funding for several key initiatives.
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