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Funding extended for coffee plant health research and pest control

This Act extends and expands the grant program for research and extension activities aimed at combating pests and noxious weeds that threaten coffee crops. This means increased support for scientists and farmers to protect U.S. coffee production, potentially helping to stabilize prices and availability for consumers. The research program is authorized until 2035, focusing on coffee plant biology and environmentally sound mitigation practices.
Key points
Funding Extension: The Coffee Plant Health Initiative grant program is extended until 2035, ensuring long-term research support.
Pest and Weed Combat: Funds will be used to develop and share science-based tools and treatments to fight pests and noxious weeds impacting coffee plants.
Ecological Research: New research areas include investigating the sublethal effects of pesticides on beneficial insects and plants, and developing better habitat conservation practices in coffee-growing regions.
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Print number: 118_S_371
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-02-09