Boosting Public Research for Climate-Resilient Crops and Livestock Breeds.
This law allocates at least $75 million annually to publicly funded research aimed at developing new, resilient plant varieties and animal breeds crucial for agriculture. The goal is to provide farmers with access to improved seeds and livestock adapted to local conditions and climate change, while ensuring these innovations are not restricted by broad utility patents. It also mandates that products derived from this research must be substantially produced within the United States.
Key points
Allocates $75 million annually for developing public cultivars and animal breeds focused on climate resilience and enhanced nutrition.
Requires that intellectual property rights for these publicly funded innovations be limited, ensuring broader access for farmers.
Establishes a coordinator within the USDA to streamline and make public all federal breeding research activities.
Status:
Expired
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