AIBS has joined 43 other organizations in urging House and Senate appropriators to significantly increase the fiscal year (FY) 2026 allocation for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee. This increase would fund crucial U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs “to support America’s farmers, improve the security of our food supply, and restore our nation’s agricultural communities.”
“The food and agriculture sector relies on USDA research and extension programs to deliver science and innovation to our farmers and ranchers, giving them the tools needed to improve economic and environmental sustainability,” the letter reads. “Science and innovation are responsible for the great success of modern agriculture. Without continued innovation, America is at risk of falling behind countries like China in biotechnology, AI and agri-tech innovations.”
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