Sec. 3. Study of inclusion of certain oilseed crops under double and rotational cropping policies

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Section 522(c) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 4 U.S.C. 1522(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: In this paragraph, the term covered oilseed crops means rapeseed and canola crops that— require a period of cold temperatures (vernalization) before the plants will produce flowers and seeds; and 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— the factors impacting availability and cost of crop insurance when incorporating covered oilseed crops into double cropping and rotational cropping policies; and 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 that— have previous research experience with covered oilseed crops; and have access to a facility with the capacity to carry out the applicable research. .

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Study of inclusion of certain oilseed crops under double and rotational cropping policies

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