Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act of 2025

In this paragraph, the term covered oilseed crops means rapeseed and canola crops that—

(i) require a period of cold temperature (vernalization) before the crops will produce flowers and seeds; and

(ii) are planted and harvested on land that would otherwise be idle in a rotation pattern.

The Corporation shall carry out research and development, or offer to enter into 1 or more contracts with 1 or more qualified persons to carry out research and development, with respect to the inclusion of covered oilseed crops under double cropping and rotational cropping policies.

The research and development carried out pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be conducted in consultation with stakeholders to evaluate—

(i) the factors impacting availability and cost of crop insurance when incorporating covered oilseed crops into double cropping and rotational cropping policies; and

(ii) the potential risk management benefits associated with incorporating covered oilseed crops into double cropping and rotational cropping policies, including risk management benefits to soil health, biodiversity, and the profitability of farming operations.

In awarding contracts under subparagraph (B), the Corporation may place emphasis on qualified persons and institutions that—

(i) have previous research experience with covered oilseed crops; and

(ii) have access to a facility with the capacity to carry out the applicable research.

Not later than 13 months after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Corporation shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that describes—

(i) the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph (B); and

(ii) any recommendations with respect to those results.