Farm Board Act of 2025
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Last progress July 23, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on July 23, 2025 by Thomas Hawley Tuberville
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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AI Summary
This bill changes who sits on the board that oversees federal crop insurance. It requires the board to include at least one specialty crop farmer. It also adds a new seat, starting May 1, 2027, for a producer who actively raises livestock and also grows crops. The goal is to make sure different types of farms have a voice in how crop insurance is run, which can shape the rules and products farmers rely on during bad weather or market shocks .
Key points:
- Requires at least one specialty crop producer on the board .
- Starting May 1, 2027, requires at least one producer who actively does both livestock and crop production .
| Who is affected | What changes | When |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Crop Insurance Corporation board | Must include a specialty crop producer | After enactment (no specific date given in the text) |
| Farmers who both raise livestock and grow crops (and the broader farm community) | A board seat is reserved for a producer who does both | May 1, 2027 |
For farmers and ranchers, this could mean the crop insurance program better reflects the needs of specialty crops and mixed livestock-crop operations, potentially affecting coverage options and policy decisions in the future .