If enacted, this bill will significantly impact state laws by directly influencing the funding available for dairy businesses and innovations. This increase in funding could foster more competitive practices in the dairy industry, boosting local economies that rely heavily on dairy farming. By supporting innovative dairy practices, the bill aims to promote sustainability and improve the overall efficiency and profitability of dairy production.
Summary
SB2267, known as the Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2023, seeks to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 by reauthorizing the dairy business innovation initiatives. The primary aim of this legislation is to enhance the financial resources allocated to support innovations within the dairy sector. Specifically, the bill proposes to increase the federal funding cap from $20 million to $36 million for these innovation initiatives, thereby providing greater financial assistance to dairy producers.
Contention
While the bill is primarily geared towards supporting the dairy industry, there may be points of contention regarding the sourcing of the increased funding and its implications on broader agricultural policies. Some stakeholders may express concerns about whether the increased investment will effectively address the challenges faced by small-scale dairy producers or whether it mainly benefits larger operations. Discussions may also arise about the environmental implications of dairy farming practices supported by this funding.
Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives for each fiscal year. Under the Agricultural Marketing Service, the DBI Initiatives support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. The DBI Initiatives provide direct technical assistance and subawards to dairy businesses, including for niche dairy products and dairy products derived from cow milk, sheep milk, and goat milk.
This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives for each fiscal year. The bill also requires that there be a minimum of four regionally-located DBI Initiatives, instead of the currently required three.Under the Agricultural Marketing Service, the DBI Initiatives support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. The current program includes four DBI Initiatives selected to provide direct technical assistance and subawards to dairy businesses, including for niche dairy products and dairy products derived from cow milk, sheep milk, and goat milk.