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Prairie Protection: New Crop Insurance Rules for Native Sod

This act introduces new rules for crop insurance and disaster assistance for farmers who cultivate newly tilled native sod. Farmers will need to certify these areas to receive benefits. The goal is to better monitor and manage the use of these lands.
Key points
Farmers cultivating newly tilled native sod must certify these areas to receive crop insurance or disaster assistance benefits.
The changes aim to better track where and to what extent native sod is converted for crop production.
The government will regularly publish reports on tilled native sod acreage in each county and state.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1209
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2025-03-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Prairie Conservation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1209.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmers cultivating newly tilled native sod must certify these areas to receive crop insurance or disaster assistance benefits.
  • The changes aim to better track where and to what extent native sod is converted for crop production.
  • The government will regularly publish reports on tilled native sod acreage in each county and state.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Thune, John [R-SD].

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 2025-12-23.

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Agriculture Environment