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Higher Subsidies and Loans for Adopting Precision Agriculture Technology.

This law introduces significant new financial incentives for farmers and ranchers to adopt modern precision agriculture technologies, such as GPS systems and soil sensors. It facilitates access to conservation loans with guarantees up to 90% and increases subsidies under existing environmental programs. The goal is to help producers reduce input costs (like fertilizer and water) while simultaneously improving environmental quality and efficiency.
Key points
New Loan Guarantees: Farmers can access conservation loans for precision equipment with federal guarantees covering up to 90% of the principal amount.
Increased Subsidies: Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) payments can now cover up to 90% of the costs associated with acquiring precision agriculture technology.
Expanded Eligibility: Precision agriculture is now explicitly included as an eligible practice for conservation loans and supplemental payments under the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).
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Print number: 118_S_720
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-03-08