Congressmen Flood and Neguse Re-Introduce Bill Supporting Precision Ag Research
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April 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) and Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) re-introduced the “Precision Agriculture Workforce Training and Development Act.” This bipartisan legislation encourages the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to invest in hands-on, precision agriculture programs for students.
“Nebraska continues to be at the forefront of precision ag research,” said Congressman Flood. “As universities and colleges expand these programs, the USDA should be there to support this growing field. Thank you to Rep. Neguse for joining this effort to modernize our ag economy and better train the next generation of farmers and ranchers nationwide.”
The Precision Ag Workforce Development Act will add “Precision Agriculutre Workforce Development” to the USDA’s high priority research areas. Additionally, the bill provides special consideration for institutions that offer cooperative education programs under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).
The full text of the bill can be found here.