ARA Co-Signed Letter Supporting the Plant Biostimulant Act

ARA co-signed a letter expressing strong support for the Plant Biostimulant Act as Congress begins to consider the next farm bill.

The Plant Biostimulant Act will:

Establish a uniform national definition for "plant biostimulant";
Require EPA to review and revise existing Code of Federal regulations to include this new plant biostimulant definition;
Establish an intergovernmental plant biostimulant working group, comprised of representatives from USDA, EPA, and state regulators to help determine the appropriate framework for plant biostimulant products, evaluate a pathway for a uniform process for regulation of these products and evaluate options for creating a uniform national label for plant biostimulant products.
Require USDA to study how plant biostimulant products can contribute to soil health;
Amend existing EQIP to include the use of plant biostimulant products under nutrient management plans; and
Establish a plant biostimulant liaison that will be based within USDA to work in a facilitation/coordination role between USDA, EPA, and state regulators.