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Farmer Support: Cover Crops for Disaster Relief

This act aims to assist farmers who cannot plant their main crops due to natural disasters like floods or droughts. It allows them to plant cover crops for animal feed while still receiving full crop insurance payments. This helps farmers manage their operations better during difficult times, ensuring animal feed supply and financial stability.
Key points
Farmers can plant cover crops for animal feed on fields where main crops failed due to natural disasters.
When planting cover crops for feed, farmers can receive 100% of their prevented planting insurance payment, which was previously limited.
The act introduces flexibility in harvest dates for cover crops, allowing farmers to use them for feed without losing insurance benefits.
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Print number: 117_S_359
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FEEDD Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_359.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmers can plant cover crops for animal feed on fields where main crops failed due to natural disasters.
  • When planting cover crops for feed, farmers can receive 100% of their prevented planting insurance payment, which was previously limited.
  • The act introduces flexibility in harvest dates for cover crops, allowing farmers to use them for feed without losing insurance benefits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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