U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing a bipartisan bill to help Georgia’s land grant universities develop new technologies for Georgia farmers.
Sens. Ossoff and Ashley Moody (R-FL), alongside Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Rick Scott (R-FL), introduced the bipartisan Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026This is an external link to improve research and development for advanced agricultural technologies, including mechanization technology.
The bipartisan legislation would authorize the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make priority research grants available for land-grant universities — including the University of Georgia and Fort Valley State University — to increase their research on precision agriculture and help more farmers and specialty crop growers benefit from new technologies.
U.S. Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House.
“Georgia growers have told me clearly: precision agriculture technology is key to Georgia’s agricultural future,” said Sen. Ossoff. “I’m pleased to partner with Senators Moody, Rev. Warnock, and Scott to advance the research and deployment of technology that will help feed the nation and create wealth in our states.”
“Florida’s farmers have been hit hard by droughts, freezes, hurricanes, and other unforeseen challenges, but they remain resilient. Our Florida universities are the best in the nation, and they should continue to lead in innovation. Under this bill, land-grant universities can expand research into advanced technologies that can lower costs, improve efficiency, and equip American growers to meet the challenges of modern agriculture,” said Senator Ashley Moody.
Source : senate.gov