LAST ACRE Act of 2025

Summary

Creates a new “Last Acre” program within the Rural Electrification Act to advance precision‑agriculture connectivity and spur last‑mile broadband deployment to agricultural land, and defines who qualifies, what counts as qualifying connectivity, and related terms. It does not include funding, implementation details, or deadlines. Requires the USDA to add farm‑site broadband questions to the NASS computer usage survey and the Census of Agriculture to collect subscription status, upload/download speeds, and uses (including precision agriculture).

• Creates a Last Acre Program to promote precision‑ag connectivity and last‑mile broadband deployment to agricultural land.
• Adds detailed statutory definitions for covered producers, providers, eligible land, limited‑resource farmers, precision agriculture, and qualifying connectivity (100/20 Mbps).
• Does not appropriate funds or specify program operations, timelines, or award procedures—implementation requires later action.
• Requires USDA to add farm‑site broadband questions to NASS computer usage surveys and the Census of Agriculture on subscription, speeds, and uses.
• Designates Agricultural Research Service research centers as covered producers but excludes them from the limited‑resource classification.
• Sets a clear minimum service threshold (100 Mbps down / 20 Mbps up) for connectivity that the program would support.
• Introduces documentation and configuration management plan expectations for covered providers, signaling oversight and operational requirements.