Bipartisan legislation introduced on July 31 by U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) would support the development of improved technology to monitor soil conditions to help America’s farmers make data-driven decisions that improve yields, conserve resources, and preserve farmland for future generations.
“Hoosier farmers and producers feed our communities, drive our economy, and play a critical role in our supply chains,” Sen. Young said. “This legislation will equip and empower our agriculture sector to choose the best practices for their individual operations.”
Sen. Young cosponsored the Advancing Research on Agricultural Soil Health Act of 2025, S. 2582, which is sponsored by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) and would require the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research related to measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification of soil carbon sequestration, according to the bill’s text.
“This bipartisan legislation would help farmers by supporting a long-term research effort that deepens our understanding of soil carbon storage potential in agricultural land,” said Sen. Smith. “These tools can help make our farms more resilient and give farmers access to realistic, impactful strategies for their operations.”
Specifically, S. 2582 would support targeted investments in technologies that help accurately measure and monitor soil quality, the lawmakers said.
The measure has been referred for consideration to the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee.